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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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	Traditional Japanese designs can be seen on kimono and yukata, and on tenugui (hand towels), furoshiki (wrapping cloths) and chiyogami.

	The tenugui (hand towel) is not merely used for wiping hands and face; in olden times it was also a stylish accessory to one's costume.


	The designs shown in the figure below have long been regarded as symbols of good luck and are still widely used.

	Celebratory occasions in Japan are indicated by the colors red and white, while occasions of mounring are indicated by black and white.