JapanLand of the Rising Sun

Introduction

My name is Ageev Andrew. I'm a student of the 10th form. I study English and Japan languages and very fond of them. I'd like to enter the university of Asian and African countries.

Geography

Japan is an island country. It consists of over 6,852 islands. The largest four islands are Honshu,Shikoku, Kyushu and Hokkaido

Interesting facts about History

The history of Japan is characterized by influence of other nations which followed by a long period of isolation from the beginning of the 17th century to 1853.

NowdaysNow Japan is a constitutional monarchy where the

power of the Emperor is very limited. Japan is a leading nation in scientific research, particularly technology and machinery. It also has rich and interesting culture.

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko

Interesting Facts About Japan

Mt. Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, is an active volcano.

Religion does not play a big role in the lives of the most Japanese and many do not understand the difference between Shintoism and Buddhism.

Sumo is a national kind of sport in Japan, however, baseball is also very popular.

Interesting Facts About Japan

Vending machines in Japan sell beer, hot and cold canned coffee, cigarettes, and other items

There are around 1,500 earthquakes every year in Japan.

The literacy rate in Japan is almost 100%.

21% of the Japanese population is elderly, the highest proportion in the world.

At the end......In my opinion, Japan is a very interesting

country. It has many beautiful landscapes and kind people. Also there are many cheerful holidays and delicious food. I like this country very much and advise you to visit it!

Thank you !ありがとうございます！