"JAPAN" Japan by hopang

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Tokyo, Disney, Kyoto, Nara - clockwise fr top left

Japan

Japan is located in the Pacific Ocean to the east of China, South Korea and Russia. It comprises more than 3,000 islands, the largest of which are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. These four islands make up approximately 97% of total land area of Japan. Most of the islands are mountainous. Mount Fuji located not far from Tokyo is the highest mountain in Japan.

Japan has a population of approximately 130 million inhabitants. Tokyo is the capital of Japan. It is also the largest city in Japan. Other interesting cities to visit in Japan are Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Kyoto.

The following are two of our fondest memories of Japan:-

Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Disneyland is located at Urayasu City, Chiba outside Tokyo. This is a 115 acre theme park which was offically opened in 1983. It is the first Disneyland theme park constructed outside USA. The theme park consists of attractions such as World Bazaar, Adventureland, Westernland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland.

Tokyo Disneyland attracts approximately 10 million visitors per year and is one of the most visited theme parks in the world. It opens daily between 8.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m. A visitor to the theme park requires day passport to enter the theme park. One day passport costs 5,800 yen for adults. Children below the age of three can enter the theme park free of charge. Make sure that you visit Tokyo Disneyland when you are in Tokyo for holidays!

Expo '90 Osaka

Expo Osaka

Our fondest memory of Expo 90 International Garden and Greenery Exposition (Flower Expo) held at Tsurumiryokuchi Park in Osaka, Japan was the International Exhibits at Aqua Hall where exhibits of plants and flowers from around the world including our home country Malaysia were displayed. The exhibits were so beautifully, colourfully and neatly presented so as to attract your eyes with delightful fragrance steaming out of fresh flowers and plants. Although Expo 90 Osaka is history now but the memory of those exhibits and fragrance is still fresh in our mind!

Intro Updated May 9, 2009
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Yaqui Feb 1, 2012 at 8:47 PM

So many wonderful things to see. Would love to visit Tokyo Disneyland someday! Another excellent page!
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Mikebb Nov 20, 2010 at 9:47 PM

Enjoyed your page on Japan, a fascinating country which we hope to visit. We are planning a holiday to China around May 2011 and ideal to continue on to Japan.
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Bwana_Brown May 12, 2010 at 11:29 AM

You managed to see quite a number of interesting attractions while in Japan! My only visit was on business in 1981 and I was amazed to see the Tokyo Tower! Great tips.
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evaanna May 8, 2010 at 11:40 PM

Japan is certainly a country well-worth visiting. Loved the wonderful ancient buildings and the beautiful gardens. I hope it doesn't get too commercialized and there are signs of this already.
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starship Apr 22, 2010 at 6:07 AM

Great page!! You sure saw a lot during your visit. I would really like to visit Kyoto, Disneyland, and so many other sights. Your photos were excellent !!
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nomorewars Jan 21, 2010 at 8:31 AM

I would love to hike around Nara Park & Mount Fuji. I firmly believe Japan doesn’t get enough props for being a great ecotourism destination. My only trip to Japan – a two day frenzy in Tokyo – was limited in scope and neglectful. I must fix this mistake.
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JLBG Dec 25, 2009 at 12:26 PM

Exceelent summary of the must see in Japan! All these very old wood structure are amazing for their good preservation.
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victorwkf Dec 5, 2009 at 5:48 AM

Japan is a beautiful and historical country which I always amazes me! Maybe my wife and I will go there for holidays next year :)
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jumpingnorman Aug 18, 2009 at 12:53 PM

I think I got a jumping picture from Nara, Japan (girl jumping with deer)...nice to know Nara Daibutsu is a UNESCO site... Would love to see Mt Fuji someday...Interesting they have the Last Supper repro- will visit the one in Milan in 2 weeks..
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hunterV Aug 5, 2009 at 11:46 AM

Hi, friends! You've seen so much already! Good for you! ><><