61. The Association Of Japanese Geographers Founded in 1925 and is devoted to promoting research on various aspects of geography in japan. Promotes studies and communication in geography, publications, and international contacts. http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/ajg/english/xindexe.html

Last Update: Apr. 22, 2004 E-mail address ajgeogr@js6.so-net.ne.jp in Japanese (Michio Nogami) No reproduction nor republication without permission.

62. Travel Japan Site / Ohita Prefecture Brief overview of the prefecture's geography, climate, history, culture, industries, and tourist attractions from the japan Travel Bureau. http://www.jtb.co.jp/TJsite/library/44/index_e.html

Hokkaido Aomori Iwate Miyagi Akita Yamagata Fukushima Niigata Tochigi Gumma Saitama Kanagawa Nagano Gifu Shizuoka Aichi Toyama Ishikawa Mie Shiga Kyoto Nara Wakayama Tottori Shimane Okayama Hiroshima Yamaguchi Tokushima Kagawa Ehime Kochi Fukuoka Saga Nagasaki Kumamoto Ohita Kagoshima Okinawa Back to Guides Separated for Each Prefecture top page Graphic by Hiroshi Goto (Digital Image) Natural features Oita prefecture is situated on the north-east of Kyushu Island, facing the Inland Sea on the north-east, the Bungo Suido Sea on the east. We are blessed with hot springs represented by Beppu Hot Spring, and the flowing of hot water is second in quantity only to Hokkaido. There are hot springs all over the prefecture, and they attract many tourists through the year, along with the scenic beauty of Kuju Heights or Ida Heights. The deeply indented coast facing the Bungo Suido Sea has been known as Mecca for anglers. Climate and vegetation The climate is divided into two types because the prefecture is divided into coastland and mountains. On the coastland, in south of Beppu Bay it is warm in winter by the influence of the Japan Current and in north we have high temperature and little rain because of the Inland Sea. The inland basins of Hita, Kusu, Yufuin, and Takeda and mountains of Sobo, Katamuki, and Kuju have a cold and damp climate which is typical of the mountainous regions. The traffic of Yamanami Highway, which links Beppu with Aso by-way of Ida Heights, is sometimes disorganized by snowfall in winter.

63. DB Editorial Excerpt of humorous book on japan by Dave Berry. http://vms.www.uwplatt.edu/~geography/japan/japandb.html

Excerpts from Dave Barry Does Japan Random House, 1992. I wrote my book "Dave Barry Does Japan" to try, in some small way, to make this world a better place for people everywhere, and for the generations to come. I'm lying, of course! I wrote the book because I thought a trip to Japan might be pretty funny, especially since Random House had generously agreed to pay for the whole thing. This was a major factor, because I had heard that prices were pretty high in Japan. People who'd been there were always telling me horror stories. "Oh yes," they'd say, "In Tokyo, Frank ordered two eggs over medium and the bill came to $16,500, plus $312 for the parsley sprig, and he wound up having to sell both of his corneas." So in the summer of 1991 I filled several large suitcases with traveler's checks and went to Japan with my wife, Beth, and my 10-year-old son, Robert. We spent three weeks bumbling around in a disoriented, uncomprehending manner, The Three Cultural Stooges, because it turns out that Japan is an extremely foreign country, where you can never be sure whether the sign on the door you're about to open says:

64. Teaching About Japan: Japanese Geography                    U http://www.isop.ucla.edu/eas/japan/geography/

65. Kyushu Photos Some pictures of the more interesting natural sites of Kyushu. http://www.uwplatt.edu/~geography/japan/page3.html

Fieldtrip Photos Around Kyushu Home Page Calendar Activities Itinerary Kyushu Photos Click on a photo to see an enlargement and a further explanation. Yatsushiro Yabemachi Mt. Aso Iwaoku mura ... Yatsushiro All photos except "Kirishima" by Dr. Todd Stradford. "Kirishima" is scanned from Kyushu Issyu travel guide. getJustFooter(Search,DateUpdated,PageOwner,OwnerUserName);

66. The Geography Of Japan http://www.historyteacher.net/GlobalStudies/Quizzes/Japan-Geog.htm

67. Marimari.com : Japan - Geography geography. Location. As an island nation, japan comprises of over 1000 small islands and four larger ones, namely Honshu (slightly larger than Britain), Hokkaido http://www.marimari.com/content/japan/general_info/geography.html

HOME Hotel Tour Cruise ... Car Select Destination Australia Bali Brunei China Hong Kong Japan Korea Macau Malaysia Myanmar New Zealand Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam JAPAN Hotels in Japan Popular Places Best of Japan Entertainment ... General Info EDITOR'S PICK Editorial Express It! TRAVEL TOOLS Weather Check Currency Converter TimeZone Converter Language Translator ... Stock Index MARIMARI.COM About Us Contact Us Join Us Reservation Terms ... Site Map General Info Economy l Geography l Government l Language l People Geography Location As an island nation, Japan comprises of over 1000 small islands and four larger ones, namely Honshu (slightly larger than Britain), Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku. Among the smaller islands, Okinawa is the largest and most significant. Japan stretches along an archipelago that extends from the western tip of Honshu all the way to Taiwan. Its unique location of being apart from the Asian mainland help form and define its culture into what it is today. Size Japan's total land area is 377,435 sq. km, with more than 80 percent of it being mountainous. A chain of islands stretches across a 3000 km-long arc of mountains along the eastern rim of the Asian continent.

68. Jobs.NET - Japan - Geography You Are Here Locations japan geography. japan. http://www.jobs.net/locations/jp/geography.html

Candidates Employers My Home Job Search ... Help You Are Here: Locations Japan Japan GEOGRAPHY Related Links Japan Communications Economy Flag and Map Geography Government Military People Transportation Partners Alumni.NET Travelsmart.NET Location: Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula Geographic Coordinates: 36 00 N, 138 00 E Map References: Asia Area: total: 377,835 sq km land: 374,744 sq km water: 3,091 sq km note: includes Bonin Islands (Ogasawara-gunto), Daito-shoto, Minami-jima, Okino-tori-shima, Ryukyu Islands (Nansei-shoto), and Volcano Islands (Kazan-retto) Area - Comparative: slightly smaller than California Land Boundaries: km Coastline: 29,751 km

69. Summary Of Japan's Geography Back to japan. japan s geography. active_volcano.jpg (12506 bytes) japan, lying off the eastern coast of the Asian continent, consists http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/japan/pro-geography.htm

Home About Us Search Back to Japan Japan's Geography Japan, lying off the eastern coast of the Asian continent, consists of four main islands - Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu - as well as thousands of adjacent smaller islands. The archipelago runs in an arc from north to south, stretching 3,800 km. Its total land area is 377,818 sq km, which is about 4% of that of the United States and slightly more than one and a half times as large as that of Britain. Japan occupies about 0.3% of the earth's total land area. Mountains claim 71% of Japan's land area, with plains and basins accounting for the remaining 29%. A chain of mountains extends along the middle of the long, narrow archipelago, dividing it into two sides, one facing the Pacific and the other the Sea of Japan. In general, the rivers are short and swift-flowing. The archipelago is washed by the warm Japan and Tsushima currents and the cold Kurile current. Japan abounds in volcanoes, including about one tenth of the world's active ones. Mount Fuji, the country's highest peak, is a dormant volcano. The general climate, except for part of Hokkaido in the north and some of the southernmost islands, is temperate with seasonal winds. Rainfall is abundant, ranging from 1,000 - 3,000 millimeters annually.

70. Japan's Geography (volcanoes And Earthquakes, Climate) japan s geography. Summary of japan s geography. geography. japan is an island with a coastline ranging from long, sandy beaches to areas with steep cliffs. http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/japan/geography.htm

Home About Us Search Japan's Geography Summary of Japan's Geography Overview GEOGRAPHY VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES CLIMATE Spring ... Winter The island of Japan forms an arc in the Pacific Ocean to the east of the Asian continent. The land comprises four large islands name (in decreasing order of size) Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, together with many smaller islands. The Pacific Ocean lies to the east while the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea separate Japan from the Asian continent. Japan's total land area is about 378,000 square km, which is approximately the same size as Germany, Finland, Vietnam, or Malaysia. As warm ocean current known as the Kuroshio flows northeastward along the southern part of the Japanese archipelago, and a branch of it, known as the Tsushima Current, flows into the Sea of Japan along the west side of the country. From the north, a cold current known as the Oyashio flows south along Japan's east coast, and a branch of it, called the Liman Current, enters the Sea of Japan from the north. The mixing of these warm and cold currents helps produce abundant fish resources in waters near Japan. About 3/4 of Japan's land surface is mountainous. The Chubu Region of central Honshu is known as the "roof of Japan" and has many mountains which are more than 3,000 meters high. Japan's highest mountain is Mt. Fuji (3,776 m) with Kitadake at 3,192 m being the second highest.

71. Japan's Geography | Japan Guide japan s geography. Location of japan. japan is situated on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean and east of the Eurasian continent. http://www.cortexttranslation.com/japan/general/geography.htm

@import url(misc/drupal.css); Home Japan Guide Our Clients Employment ... Contacts Japanese: Websites Email Documents Promotion ... Print SEARCH All Sections... About This Guide Business Business Cards Setting Up In Japan The Benefits Business Setup Culture Food Japanese Food Eating Places Japan Language Japanese Language Religion Japanese Religion Employment Careers Introduction C.V. Writing The Interview General Info Geography Cities Climate Japan's Geography Society Emergency Hours Units Currency Electricity Measures Technology Web Browsers Windows IT Resources Navigation Table Translation Terminology Downloads Form Elements Useful Links Business General Info News Statistics Technology Business Culture Home Books General Info Geography Japan's Geography Location of Japan Japan is situated on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean and east of the Eurasian continent. It's nearest neighbours are Korea, China and Russia. Size of Japan Japan is made up of four main islands and a number of smaller ones, lying in an arc from north to south. These are Honkkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. Together they cover 378,000 square kilometers (142,000 sq miles), which is about 4% of the size of the United States and slightly more than one and a half times as large as Britain.

72. Japan/Geography - Encyclopedia Article About Japan/Geography. Free Access, No Re encyclopedia article about japan/geography. japan/geography in Free online English dictionary, thesaurus and encyclopedia. japan/geography. http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Japan/Geography

Dictionaries: General Computing Medical Legal Encyclopedia Japan/Geography Word: Word Starts with Ends with Definition Japan Japan Nippon/Nihon Wa Yamato Click the link for more information. , a country of islands An island islets . Although seldom adhered to, it is also proper to call an emergent land feature on an atoll an islet , since an atoll is a type of island Click the link for more information. , extends along the eastern or Pacific coast of Asia Alternative meanings: Asia (mythology), Asia Minor. Extent 1. The continent of Asia is defined by subtracting Europe and Africa from the great land mass of Africa-Eurasia. The boundaries are vague, especially between Asia and Europe: Asia and Africa meet somewhere near the Suez Canal. The boundary between Asia and Europe runs via the Dardanelles, the Sea of Marmara, the Hellespont, the Black Sea, the ridges of the Caucasus, the Caspian Sea, the Ural River and the Ural Mountains to Novaya Zemlya. See also Eurasia. Click the link for more information. . The main islands, running from north to south, are Hokkaido Mosir ), formerly known as Ezo, is the second largest island of Japan. The Tsugaru Strait separates it from Honshu, although it is connected to Honshu by the underwater Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is the prefectural capital, Sapporo.

73. JAPAN'S GEOGRAPHY: Maps Of World & Japan japan S geography Maps of World japan. General Information Maps of World japan. Earth Viewer Click on the link map of the Earth http://www.gpb.org/peachstar/explorer/lpad/gg3.htm

JAPAN'S GEOGRAPHY General Information Earth Viewer Click on the link "map of the Earth" on this page and you will see the current day/night regions of the entire earth. You may need to give this page some time to download, but it is worth it. Play around with the latitude and other settings to see what happens. How Far Is It? An internet helper to calculate distances between cities. Map Collection Regions of Japan Find out about the way Japan is organized geographically. Thought provoking question: Why would young people from small villages and towns leave those wide open spaces for the crowded conditions of the cities? This is a part of the Kidsweb Japan Information Network. World Maps Various maps easily printed. home launch pad sitemap help ... credits

74. JAPAN'S GEOGRAPHY: General Information japan S geography General Information. General Network. It provides a general introduction to the climate, nature and geography of japan. http://www.gpb.org/peachstar/explorer/lpad/gg1.htm

JAPAN'S GEOGRAPHY General Information General Information Directorate of Time Calculate the current time where you are and compare it with the time in Japan using The Department of the Navy's Directorate of Time. Nature and Climate This well-designed site is a part of the Kidsweb Japan Information Network. It provides a general introduction to the climate, nature and geography of Japan. home launch pad sitemap help ... credits

75. Map Of Japan, Geography Map of japan. http://worldfacts.us/Japan-map.htm

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76. Geography Of Japan - Geographic Regions, Climate geography of japan. World Facts Index japan geography Map of japan The mountainous islands of the japanese Archipelago form a http://worldfacts.us/Japan-geography.htm

Geography of Japan World Facts Index Japan Map of Japan The four major islands are separated by narrow straits and form a natural entity. The Ryukyu Islands curve 970 kilometers southward from Kyushu. The distance between Japan and the Korean Peninsula, the nearest point on the Asian continent, is about 200 kilometers at the Korea Strait. Japan has always been linked with the continent through trade routes, stretching in the north toward Siberia, in the west through the Tsushima Islands to the Korean Peninsula, and in the south to the ports on the south China coast. None of the populated plains or mountain basins is extensive in area. The largest, the Kanto Plain, where Tokyo is situated, covers only 13,000 square kilometers. Other important plains are the Nobi Plain surrounding Nagoya, the Kinki Plain in the Osaka-Kyoto area, the Sendai Plain around the city of Sendai in northeastern Honshu, and the Ishikari Plain on Hokkaido. Many of these plains are along the coast, and their areas have been increased by reclamation throughout recorded history. The small amount of habitable land prompted significant human modification of the terrain over many centuries. Land was reclaimed from the sea and from river deltas by building dikes and drainage, and rice paddies were built on terraces carved into mountainsides. The process continued in the modern period with extension of shorelines and building of artificial islands for industrial and port development, such as Port Island in Kobe and the new Kansai International Airport in Osaka Bay. Hills and even mountains have been razed to provide flat areas for housing.

77. Japan : Geography, Statistics, Maps, Travel Guides japan geography, map, flag, statistics, photos and cultural information about japan. http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/pageinfo_pays.php3?Pays=JAP

78. Japan : Geography, People, Policy, Government, Economy... japan Detailed information geography, People, Policy, Government, Economy, Communication, Transportation, Military geography, japan. http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/infopays/wfb.php3?CODEPAYS=JAP&PAYS=Japan

79. ThinkQuest : Library : Where In The World Are You? Countries From Around The Wor japan is located in Eastern Asia, but japan is an island so it is in the North Pacific Ocean. japan has more than 1000 islands, but there are 4 main islands. http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112187/japan_geography.htm

Index Where in the World Are You? Countries From Around the World Did you ever wonder about other countries religion or culture? Do you want to learn about these countries? Well, you came to the right place. Take a trip around the world. Visit these six countries. They are England, Italy, Scotland, Japan, France, and Germany. You will learn about their land, way of life, and much more. This site also includes games and an online quiz. Visit Site 2001 ThinkQuest USA Want to build a ThinkQuest site? The ThinkQuest site above is one of thousands of educational web sites built by students from around the world. Click here to learn how you can build a ThinkQuest site. Privacy Policy

80. Japan - Geography The Pacific coastline north of Tokyo, the coast of Hokkaido, and the Sea of japan coast are generally unindented, with few natural harbors. Geographic Regions. http://countrystudies.us/japan/37.htm

Geography Japan Table of Contents Composition, Topography, and Drainage The four major islands are separated by narrow straits and form a natural entity. The Ryukyu Islands curve 970 kilometers southward from Kyushu. The distance between Japan and the Korean Peninsula, the nearest point on the Asian continent, is about 200 kilometers at the Korea Strait. Japan has always been linked with the continent through trade routes, stretching in the north toward Siberia, in the west through the Tsushima Islands to the Korean Peninsula, and in the south to the ports on the south China coast. None of the populated plains or mountain basins is extensive in area. The largest, the Kanto Plain, where Tokyo is situated, covers only 13,000 square kilometers. Other important plains are the Nobi Plain surrounding Nagoya, the Kinki Plain in the Osaka-Kyoto area, the Sendai Plain around the city of Sendai in northeastern Honshu, and the Ishikari Plain on Hokkaido. Many of these plains are along the coast, and their areas have been increased by reclamation throughout recorded history. The small amount of habitable land prompted significant human modification of the terrain over many centuries. Land was reclaimed from the sea and from river deltas by building dikes and drainage, and rice paddies were built on terraces carved into mountainsides. The process continued in the modern period with extension of shorelines and building of artificial islands for industrial and port development, such as Port Island in Kobe and the new Kansai International Airport in Osaka Bay. Hills and even mountains have been razed to provide flat areas for housing.

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