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Japan Info
ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Tokyo
COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Osaka
GEOGRAPHY
Located in East Asia with a set of nearly 2,456 islands and many Historical monuments and culture, Japan owns a land area of 374,744 km² and a coast line of 34,751 km.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 127 Million. Muslims account for about 0.2% of the population.
CLIMATE
Spring will be a good season to visit japan,The conditions will be warm but not too hot and rain will be occasional, During summer the temperature can reach nearly 40°C (104°F). Japans yearly average temperature at the capital city is 16°C (60.8°F).
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Japanese is the nationall language.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+9 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 10 AM to 5 PM
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
New years Day : January 1st
Coming of Age Day: 2nd Monday of January
Foundation Day : February 11th
Vernal Equinox Day : March 20th
Showa Day : April 29th
Constitution Memorial Day : May3rd
Greener Day : May 4th
Childrens Day: May 5th
Culture Day : November 23rd
Labour Thanksgiving Day : November 23rd
The Emperor's Birthday : December 23rd
CURRENCY
Japanese Yen
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police: 110
Medical/Fire: 119
Emergency at sea: 118
Introduction to Japan
A gorgeous island nation, Japan is a modern country with a fabulous heritage. Japan, or "Land of the Rising Sun", for long has been a favorite destination among travelers. The country has a variety of attractions ranging from cultural to historical treasures. Enticing sea coasts, soaring mountains and magnificent forests are worth exploring. The best places to explore Japan are the historic cities of Nara and Kyoto.
The contrasts of Japan are striking. At one hand there are huge glitzy cities and on the other hand there are countryside towns that keep alive the ancient Japanese culture. Travelers are also attracted to the country because of the electronics and the prominent fashion labels that are available at affordable prices.
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