Japan

About Japan

Japan is an arc of volcanic islands off the eastern coast of Asia, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Japan. Tokyo, its vast capital, blends neon modernity with centuries-old shrines, a contrast repeated across the country. Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan pairs snow-capped Mount Fuji, bullet trains, and ancient temples with a culture that prizes craftsmanship and precision.

• ·Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne is often cited as the world's oldest continuous hereditary monarchy, with a legendary founding in 660 BC.
• ·Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak, is an active volcano that last erupted in 1707, showering Edo — now Tokyo — with ash.
• ·Temple builder Kongo Gumi, founded in 578 AD, ran as a family firm for more than 1,400 years and is often called the world's oldest company.

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