Japan

JapanLizzy Locke

Geography

Location: Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan east of the Korean PeninsulaClimate: varies from tropical in the south to cool temperature in the northTerrain: mostly rugged and mountainousNatural resources: negligible mineral resources, fish

Transportation176 airportsBullet TrainsPorts and terminals: Chiba, Kawasaki, Kobe, Mizushima, Moji, Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, Tomakomai, YokohamaLanguage and populationLanguage: JapanesePopulation: 126,475,664 (July 2011)

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Tokyo

Among worlds largest and technologically advanced producers of motor vehicles, electronic equipment, machine tools, steel and nonferrous metals, ships, chemicals, textiles, processed foodRice, sugar beets, vegetables, fruitPork, poultry, dairy products, eggsFishEconomyIndustriesAgricultural products

AccommodationsBest Western Shinjuku Astina Hotel TokyoBreakfast buffetFree internet access

FoodDonburiUdonSushiTempuraSashimiSobaYakitoriRamen

Amazing tunnels of seamless cherry blossomsChidorigafuchi is part of the moat surrounding the former Edo Castle. The Someiyoshino and Yamazakura cherry blossoms of Chidorigafuchi, although not exactly rich in number, are one of the most popular hanami (blossom viewing) trees. When the trees reach full blossoming they are beautifully lit at night allowing visitors to see another spectacular aspect of the sakura.Historical SitesChidorigafuchi

Most not open to the public except for the East GardensTokyo Imperial Palace, known as Kokyo which literally means the Imperial Residence, is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan (the Japanese head of state). The actual Tokyo Imperial Palace building is located within the grounds of what was Edo Castle. Today some of Edo Castle's moats, defensive walls, gate houses and turrets still remain.Historical SitesImperial Palace, Chiyoda

Other places to visitTokyo TowerPanoramic views across Tokyo and Mt. Fuji

Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (last admission at 17:30)Admission:Adults:200 yen:(160 yen)College and university students(including junior college and technical school students):160 yen(120 yen) Seniors (65 and above) :100 yen (80 yen)Junior and senior high school students :100 yen (80 yen)Elementary school students and younger children: FreeTotal costPassport: $140Travel and Hotel: $1,199Food: 20,000 Yen ($260)Souvenirs: 7,732 Yen ($100)Unforeseen Events: $300

Total $2000 (155,000 Yen)

Sakura DropsUtada HikaruDeep River, track 1Japanese Pop300795.4