This document provides an overview of Japan's geography. It describes Japan as an island country located off the eastern coast of Asia in the Pacific Ocean. The country has over 6,800 islands, with the four main islands being Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Japan has a very mountainous landscape, with over 75% of the land being unsuitable for agriculture or housing due to steep slopes. It also sits along the Pacific Ring of Fire and is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The climate varies from northern to southern regions but is generally temperate with distinct seasonal changes.
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MapMap
Sea of
Japan
Ishikari R.
Korean Straits
Pacific
Ocean
Inland Sea
Tone R.
Shinano R.
Kitani Mts.
Kitakami Mts.
Mikuni Mts.
Chugoku Mts.
Kyushu Mts. Mt. Fuji
Kanto Plain
Nobi Plain
Osaka Plain
Ishikari
Plain
Hokkaido
Honshu
Shikuku
Kyushu
Okinawa
Russia
China
N.
Korea
S. Korea
Sapporo
Hiroshima
Kobe Tokyo
Nagasaki
Kyoto
Yokohama
Nagoya
Osaka
15. Fast Travel Throughout JapanFast Travel Throughout Japan
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Bullet TrainBullet Train
Bullet Train NationalBullet Train National
LinesLines
27. Ginza Ruins AfterThe Great KantoGinza Ruins AfterThe Great Kanto
Earthquake -- Tokyo, 1923Earthquake -- Tokyo, 1923
Over 100,000 dead!Over 100,000 dead!
53. Japan’s Growing OlderJapan’s Growing Older
Japan’s Age BreakdownJapan’s Age Breakdown
Under 15 years 15.8%
15 – 59 years 63.3%
60 and over
years
20.9%