Japan
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Capital City |
Tokyo |
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Geographic Location |
Japan is placed between North Pacific and Japan Sea at the Northeast Asia. It is consisted of 4 main islands and more than 4.000 small islands. The main islands are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. |
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Geographic Coordinates |
36 00 N, 138 00 E |
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Climate |
Winters are dry, mild and sunny. Throughout this season, the central and north Japan are convenient for winter sports, but the south part is pretty mild and pleasent. In summer, June is rainy. In the other weeks, high temperatures are realized and humid days are lived. While autumn is cool spring is moderate. |
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Time Zone |
GMT +9 |
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Language |
JAPANESE |
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Other Languages |
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Monetary Unit |
Yen |
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Telephone |
The international dialling code (to): 0081, The international dialling code (from) 001 010 + The related country code |
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Mobile Phone |
PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), No GSM Operators |
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Important Phone Nos. |
Ambulance / Fire Brigade 119, Police 110 |
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Internet |
.jp |
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Opening Hours |
Banks; 9a.m. - 3p.m. (Mon-Fri) Shops; 10a.m. - 8p.m. (Mon-Sun) |
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Public Holidays |
New Year's Day (1 January), Coming of Age Day (2nd Monday of January), National Foundation Day (11 February), Vernal Equinox Day (21 March), Greenery Day (29 April), Constitution Memorial Day (3 May), National Holiday (4 May), Children's Day (5 May), Maritime Day (3rd Monday of July), Respect for the Aged Day (3rd Monday of September), Autumnal Equinox Day (23 Sepyember), Helath and Sports Day (2nd Monday of October), Culture Day (3 November), Labor Thanksgiving (23 November), the Emperor's Birthday (23 December). |
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Electric |
100V 50Hz/60Hz |
General Information
Chopsticks, sado and ikebana schools, dolls, jizos (sculptures), bonsai (miniature trees), zazen and yoga like spiritual trainings are examples from the genuine cultural treasuries of the Far East country, Japan. In addition; a great deal of shrines and temples, Japan gardens, museums, castles, spas found at every part of the country and the islands which are famous for their beaches along the ocean and forests are some of the factors turning the country into one of the most attractive culture and entertainment centers.
Tokyo is one of the significant representatives of modern architecture and captivating with its skyscrapers. It is an unsleeping city by its alight atmosphere at night. The Imperial Palace, Higashi Gyoen (East Gardens), Shitamachi, Asakusa-Kannon Temple, Sensoji Temple, Mizuma Gallery and Tokyo National Museum are among the most important tourist highlights of the city. Also, you should travel Akihabara which is the center for electronic goods.
Being a coastal city, Kamakura hosts thousands of visitors every year. The Grand Buddha, the impressive Hachimanga Spa and the magnificent Enoshima Island are among the highlights of the city.
Standing as a magnet by its lakes, rivers and national parks, Nikko is home to the world famous Toshogu, Furasan and Rinnojo temples. Noboribetsu and Jozan-kei spas placed at Hokkaido, Shirahama and Arima spas found at Kansai and Unazuki Spas placed at Chubu are some of the fantastic natural treasuries of Japan.
