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Real Name: Sharrie
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Sharrie's Japan Culture

by Sharrie - last update: Jun 13, 2004

Being in JAPAN is a great incentive to indulge in its culture & traditions. With its magnificent civilization and history, Japan is a complex country. Authenticity is the keyword for anything Japanese. Over the years, the Japanese have perfected their arts and skills allowing us to enjoy many beautiful and memorable experiences.

Here, I'll try to introduce some of my understanding of Japan: its festivals, arts & crafts, food and latest fashion. Buckle up & enjoy...


Facts about Japan
Capital: Tokyo.
Area: 377,835 sq km.
Population: 126.55 million.
Language: Japanese.
National Holiday: Birthday of the Emperor, Dec. 23 (1933).
GDP Per Capita: US$23,400.
Currency: Yen.


Web resources
National Anthem: KIMIGAYO
Country Code: 81
Yellow Pages: Itp.ne.jp
Newspaper: Japan Times
CIA World Factbook: Year 2003
Online Travel Guide: Columbus World Travel Guide
Online Destination Guide: LonelyPlanet.com
Map: Lonely Planet Map

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Sharrie's Japan Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 14 - Photos: 14
 
Restaurants
Tips: 8 - Photos: 6
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
Tips: 3 - Photos: 2
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 11 - Photos: 9

Comments for Sharrie about Japan
R.Dettmann Wed Mar 17, 2004 08:10 UTC
 great page! went with local train to utoro. Quite a fun ride :)
Klapmutsen Mon Feb 16, 2004 10:17 UTC
 Great :-) Hi Sharrie, my dear friend How are you?
muddybok Mon Feb 9, 2004 06:08 UTC
 You Japan page is wonderful. I just can wait to grab a scanner & start my Tokyo page myself.
lox Sun Jan 25, 2004 16:38 UTC
 Sharrie-san... hontouni sugoi homepage ! nihon de 1nenkan ataraite, totemo ureshii GANBATTE KUDASAI Lox (Itaria kara)
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