“the place where sun rises”

- Located at the east shore of Asia - Area square kilometers

Islands

 km  - 61% of total area

 km  - 22% of total area

 km  11% of total area

 km  5% of total area

 km  1% of total area

 3776 m high  Hasn’t erupted since1707, but is considered an active volcano

 Starts in march  Plums and peaches are the first to bloom  At the end of march starts the flower festival- hanami.

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