Welcome to Japan, or “Land of the rising sun“!
If you are looking into a trip to japan in the future, then is website is for you!
This website is dedicated primarily to helping travelers get to know japan, there history, and the do’s and dont’s while exploring the vast and beautiful land.
History
The history of japan dates back all way the way back to 10,000 B.C, which is really old! Ancient Japanese civilization lived off of fish and rice, which is still an everyday diet for most people people living in japan.
Most Japanese people celebrate what is called the Japanese new year, which begins on January 1st, and ends on January 4th. During this time, most Japanese people celebrate by eating traditional Japanese meals and sending postcards to friends and family.
Language
The main language spoken in japan is Japanese, with over 97% of Japanese men speaking the language.
If you are considering going to japan, it is important to learn at least the basics of Japanese in order to communicate with the community
other facts
- Japan’s currency is Yen, which is equal to 0.0090 USD Dollars.
- Japan is hit by about 1,500 earthquakes each year.
- There is an island in Japan that is completely full of rabbits. It is, appropriately, called Rabbit Island.
- Baseball and Sumo Wrestling are the two most popular sports in Japan.
- Hanami is the Cherry Blossom Festival that is celebrated each Spring when the Cherry Blossom Trees in Japan first bloom. People celebrate by visiting parks to observe the beautiful trees.
- Besides fish and rice, another popular food is raw horse meat.
- Japan is home to more than 200 volcanoes, and the entire country is comprised of hills and mountains.
- Japan is home to the worlds largest fish market
- Anti-smoking laws are nonexistent in Japan. There are virtually no non-smoking areas in the country.
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