Inside Japan

Open a world map and look at the extensive Asia/Pacific region. Almost at the very center, you’ll discover the Japan archipelago stretching north to south along the eastern edge of the Asia continent. Japan has lured untold numbers of adventures since Marco Polo first introduced it to the world back in the 13th century as “Zipangu – the Land of Gold.” Though the Japan of today may not be a land of gold, the “Neo Zipangu” does possess powerful and magnet-like attractions: great cultural variety, colourful and inspiring natural attractions beautifully interwoven by distinct four seasonal changes, not to mention the overflowing hospitality of its people. As such, Japan is vigorously gaining in popularity as a tourist destination that is easily accessible from any part of the word. A destination any can enjoy on a reasonable budget and with a sense of compete security.

This is where the past literally greets the future. This is where they both mingle. Japan has a long history of absorbing advanced cultures from the Asian Continent from ancient times through the Middle Ages. Later it began to assimilating these many cultural influences, the country has successfully added rich new dimensions and depth to its indigenous culture. Thos marvelous harmony between the refinement of things and concept “Oriental” blended with the leading-edge technology and the often Ultramodern urban lifestyle you find in Japan today proof of a long and eloquent history.

Beautiful, relaxing, nostalgic, profound, fashionable, mouth-watering, exciting, succulent, historic, cultural, just name it! Japan, Japan, Japan! Which would you like to meet? Intertwined with a genuine and heart-warming hospitality, Japan awaits you. Yes! Welcome to out Japan!

Total Land Area: About 378,000 sq. km., an archipelago of over 6,800 islands

Population: 127 million

Capital: Tokyo, with a population of some 12 million.

Official Language: Japanese; English is taught in schools from the 7th grade on.

Religion: Shintoism and Buddhism are two main religions.

Climate and Weather of Japan

Autumn (September - November)
• Light breeze & cool temperature
• Chrysanthemums at parks and gardens
• 9.5°C – 17.3°C
• Clothing (light jackets, light sweaters, etc)

Winter (December - February)
• Temperature rarely drops below 0°C.
• Quite dry & very often sunny.
• Winter sports.
• Southern part, mild & pleasant in winter.
• 4.6°C – 12.3°C
• Clothing (Overcoats, sweaters, etc)Weather

Time Difference: Singapore +1

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