Japan is made up of many different islands as shown on the Japanese map.

These are known as Kyushu, Honshu & Hokkaido.

Thickly wooded hills and mountains occupy two thirds of Japan.

The climate in Japan varies a lot from the North to South. In the North the winters are bitter cold; while south has more modern temperatures. Looking at the map of Japan will give you an idea about the diverse climatic regions.

Japan has one of the oldest civilizations in the world. The Samurai or the warriors are world famous and were grained to save the emperors and the rich warlords and noblemen.

The Japanese people suffered a t during the WWII. Nagasaki and Hiroshima were completed devastated by Atom Bombs and yet the country has become a major industrial power of today.

But today there are many travel destinations in Japan known for its natural splendor.Japan has both the modern and the old vying for attention. The furniture and the architecture of Japan are truly astounding.

The Buddhist shrines are beautifully decorated. Houses are small and compact but are kept incredibly clean. They are the most hospitable people. The tourism industry in Japan is very vibrant.

Modern Japan is all shining and gleaming. Trains run on time and industry is extremely buoyant. Sushi is world famous and is one of the most important exports of Japan. It has great trading links with Asia and the United States.