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JAPAN

Japan is situated in northeastern Asia between the North Pacific and the Sea of Japan. The area of Japan is 377,873 square kilometers, nearly equivalent to Germany and Switzerland combined or slightly smaller than California. Japan consists of four major islands, surrounded by more than 4,000 smaller islands.

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History & Culture

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Japan In-Depth

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Traditional Culture & Festivals

Festivals & Talismans

Shichifukujin

The Shichifukujin, or the Seven Deities of Good Fortune, include six gods and a goddess, and they come from various sources such as Shintoism, Buddhism, Taoism, Brahmanism, etc.
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