Japan is an island country located in East Asia. It is made up of over 6,800 islands, with the main islands being Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. The best way to travel to Japan from abroad is by plane, with flights from Moscow to Tokyo taking around 9 hours. While Japanese is the official language, many people in major cities can speak some English. Traditional aspects of Japanese culture include kimonos, tea ceremonies, Buddhist temples, and Mount Fuji, the country's highest peak.