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Japan

Japan. Lizzy Locke. Geography. Location: Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan east of the Korean Peninsula Climate: varies from tropical in the south to cool temperature in the north Terrain: mostly rugged and mountainous

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  1. Japan Lizzy Locke

  2. Geography Location: Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan east of the Korean Peninsula Climate: varies from tropical in the south to cool temperature in the north Terrain: mostly rugged and mountainous Natural resources: negligible mineral resources, fish

  3. Transportation • 176 airports • Bullet Trains • Ports and terminals: Chiba, Kawasaki, Kobe, Mizushima, Moji, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, Tomakomai, Yokohama

  4. Language and population • Language: Japanese • Population: 126,475,664 (July 2011) Hope

  5. Capital Tokyo

  6. Economy Agricultural products Industries • Among world’s largest and technologically advanced producers of motor vehicles, electronic equipment, machine tools, steel and nonferrous metals, ships, chemicals, textiles, processed food • Rice, sugar beets, vegetables, fruit • Pork, poultry, dairy products, eggs • Fish

  7. Accommodations • Best Western Shinjuku Astina Hotel Tokyo • Breakfast buffet • Free internet access

  8. Food Donburi Udon Sushi Tempura Sashimi Soba Yakitori Ramen

  9. Historical Sites Chidorigafuchi • “Amazing tunnels of seamless cherry blossoms • Chidorigafuchi is part of the moat surrounding the former Edo Castle. The Someiyoshino and Yamazakura cherry blossoms of Chidorigafuchi, although not exactly rich in number, are one of the most popular hanami (blossom viewing) trees. When the trees reach full blossoming they are beautifully lit at night allowing visitors to see another spectacular aspect of the sakura.

  10. Historical Sites Imperial Palace, Chiyoda • Most not open to the public except for the East Gardens • Tokyo Imperial Palace, known as Kokyo which literally means the Imperial Residence, is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan (the Japanese head of state). The actual Tokyo Imperial Palace building is located within the grounds of what was Edo Castle. Today some of Edo Castle's moats, defensive walls, gate houses and turrets still remain.

  11. Other places to visit • Tokyo Tower • Panoramic views across Tokyo and Mt. Fuji

  12. Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (last admission at 17:30) Admission: Adults:200 yen:(160 yen) College and university students(including junior college and technical school students):160 yen(120 yen) Seniors (65 and above) :100 yen (80 yen) Junior and senior high school students :100 yen (80 yen) Elementary school students and younger children: Free

  13. Total cost • Passport: $140 • Travel and Hotel: $1,199 • Food: ≈20,000 Yen (≈$260) • Souvenirs: ≈ 7,732 Yen ($100) • Unforeseen Events: $300 • Total ≈ $2000 (≈155,000 Yen)

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