2. “the place where sun rises”

4. - Located at the east shore of Asia - Area- 377 829 square kilometers

6. Islands

7.  - 231 012 km  - 61% of total area

8.  - 83 012 km  - 22% of total area

9.  - 42 129 km  11% of total area

10.  8 800 km  5% of total area

11.  2 250 km  1% of total area

12.  3776 m high  Hasn’t erupted since1707, but is considered an active volcano

13.  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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