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Япония — островная страна, расположенная в
Eastern Asia, in the Pacific Ocean, east of China, the Sea of Japan,
Russia and Korea (North and South). It takes territory from
Taiwan and the East China Sea in the south to the Sea of Okhotsk from
north side. Japan is located in the Japanese archipelago,
numbering 6,852 islands, most of them are mountainous and
volcanic. Fuji Volcano – the highest point of Japan.

According to 2011, the population of Japan was 126
400,000 people, of which the Japanese – 99%. National Menshins
represented by Chinese, Koreans, backpackers, Japanese Peruvians,
Filipinos and Japanese Brazilians.

The vast majority of the population speaks Japanese.

The national currency of the country is the Japanese yen. Money can
exchange in banks (Sunday and public holidays – weekends) and
Tokyo International Airport, where the exchangers operate
around the clock. Also, currency exchange can be made in hotels, but
there is a rate of 300 dollars per person per day.

Widespread payment of services by credit cards and
traveler’s checks.

Most of the inhabitants of Japan profess Buddhism and Shintoism. WITH
every year the number of adherents of Christianity and
all sorts of sects.

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Japan – the capital and major cities

13,051,965 people live in Tokyo, the capital of Japan (2010
year). Here are the government of the country, the parliament and the residence
Emperor, having the status of “symbol of the unity of the nation and state”
and does not affect government decision making.

WITHам город занимает площадь 2187,65 км². Population density
makes 5966,20 people / km ² and it says that Tokyo on
currently one of the most densely populated cities on the planet.

WITHтолица Японии — огромный мегаполис с всемирными финансовыми
centers, skyscrapers in one part and narrow streets and small
cozy houses in the other. Translates “Tokyo” from Japanese as
�”Eastern Capital”. The city until 1896 was not the capital of Japan and
called edo.

In Japan, there are two more huge cities – Osaka and Yokohama.

Japan – vacation and tours

Since the climate of Japan is different in different parts, tourist
the possibilities in the south and in the north are very diverse. If on
southeast of island Honshu, Okinawa and Kyushu housed famous
sea resorts, then in the north – in the Japanese Alps and in Hokkaido everything
adapted for winter sports. A lot of things
depends on the time of the visit to Japan, but in any case, no one
fails. Everyone knows how thrilled the Japanese are
own history so excursions can last just
infinitely.

Such ski resorts are very popular as
Naeba, Mitsumata, Tashiro, Kagura, Ski Niseko and Furano.

On the Japanese islands for a beach holiday can be recommended
Kamakura (the most ancient capital of Japan), Kerama, Okinawa, Iwo Jima
(the best dive sites), Ryuku, Noto-Hanto Peninsula and the area
Miyazaki.

Okinawa Prefecture is a great place for diving. Here
the very diverse fauna of the ocean thanks to the warm waters
current Kuroshio.

Many excursions are organized to Mount Fuji and others.
volcanoes (active or dormant). WITHреди действующих можно выделить
Асосан, Асаму, WITHакурадзиму и Михараяму.

Japan – attractions

The Imperial Palace, and once the castle of Edo, and is now surrounded
picturesque moat, all over which are evenly
ancient turrets and majestic gates. To the main entrance you can
walk along the elegant Double Bridge (Nidzubashi). Perfect place
for visitors is a garden at the palace, with seasonal
multicolor.

Tokyo Disneyland is the most popular in the country.
theme park recreation and entertainment. It can be reached by
by train in 17 minutes (from Tokyo Station to the area
Maihama).

In Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, in a beautiful mountain
area, located resort with hot springs Hakone.

Nara Park is also known as the deer park, as these
lovely tame animals. In its western side is
Buddhist temple Kofukudzi, built in 710 year.

Also very famous is the Great Kasuga Shinto Temple,
founded in 768 He is considered the most famous Shinto
the sanctuary of Japan.

Not far from Nara (45 min. By train) is
Horyuji Buddhist Temple, founded in 607 It includes
about 40 buildings and is considered the oldest wooden building in
the world.

In the center of Kyoto rises another sample of the Japanese
architecture – the imperial palace. To visit him should
get permission in advance, which is issued in 20 minutes. before the beginning
excursions on presentation of a passport. The castle is located nearby.
Nijou, who once served as the residence of the Tokugawa shogun.

In the western part of Kyoto there are two Buddhist temples Ryoanji and
Kinkakuji. The brilliant Golden Temple (Kinkakuji) is very
different from the temple Ryoandzi – it housed a rock garden,
personifying primordialness of nature.

In the Kansai area, tourists will be curious to see the castle.
Osaka, erected in 1586 and once the largest in
Japan

The unique gardens of Japan will not leave anyone indifferent
tourist. It is an art that has absorbed the principles of Shinto and Buddhism,
the sophistication of aristocrats from the ruling classes, which glorifies
the beauty of nature with the help of highly artistic harmony of water,
sand plants and stones. Most gardens whose ages
calculated for centuries, located on the territory of temples.

Particularly rich in Kyoto gardens, these are temple gardens.
Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji, in the Imperial Residence called
Katsura, in Ryoandzi Temple and Nijou Castle.

In Tokyo, you can visit the gardens of Hama Rikyu, Higashi Gyoen, and
Koisikawa Korakuen. WITHтоит особого внимания и сад, разместившийся в
парке WITHиндзюку Гёэн, сейчас он государственный, а когда-то был
a favorite place for walks of the imperial family.

Japan – weather (climate)

The climate of the country is clearly divided into four seasons and each of them
full of its own charm. The best time for tourism is
Autumn and spring time of the year.

In the north, temperate climate prevails, while in the south –
tropical monsoon and subtropical. Summer across the country
достаточно жаркое — на севере +30°WITH и на юге +38°WITH. Also in summer
the greatest amount of precipitation, high humidity and
frequent typhoons.

Зима достаточно холодная — на Хоккайдо -15°WITH, на Хонсю -5°WITH, а
на архипелаге Рюкю – +16°WITH и выпадает очень много снега.

Islands are best visited in the spring (the time of cherry blossoms) and in
late September – early October. During these periods, the air temperature
обычно не ниже +17…+20°WITH и влажность не такая большая (хотя осенью
typhoons are frequent, and in the spring – cold winds).

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Japan – cuisine

Japan’s cuisine is very original and unusual, due to its
territorial location.

WITH одной стороны здесь пища достаточно простая, а с другой —
to cook it, you need maximum concentration and skill.

In any Japanese restaurant, you can try “sushi” (koloboks
from rice with various fillings) and “sashimi” (raw fish with
spices from wasabi and soy sauce). In addition, in stock
a wide range of freshly caught squid, octopus and
a different marine life.

WITHтоит попробовать «якитори» (куриное мясо с овощами),
�Shabu Shabu (tender pieces of beef), soba and undon (dishes from
Japanese mugs). For especially the brave you can offer
�”Fugusashi” made from poisonous puffer fish.

Japan is famous for its “sake”, which is commonly used
heated to body temperature. Its strength is 18-20 degrees.

Japan – Interesting Facts

In Japan, it is not customary to tip, here it is regarded as
insult

It is also forbidden to smoke in most public places, cars.
and houses without the permission of the owner.

You can not become shod foot on the “tatami” (straw mats),
since it will be regarded for blasphemy.

Japan – visa application

To enter Japan, you need to have a passport and apply for a visa.
It usually takes 30-40 days. WITHама виза бесплатна, оплачивается
only the fee for processing and sending documents to Japan in the amount of
5-10 USD. The visa is valid for 3 months and its term
actions can be extended. Citizens of the Russian Federation must have a guarantor
который проживает в Japan