JAPANJapan 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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Rivers have been closely associated with the birth of civilization since ancient times. In Japan too, there are great rivers flowing through large cities, such as the Tonegawa River in the Kanto Plain where Tokyo is located, and the Yodogawa River in Osaka. There are also beautiful rivers such as the famous Shimantogawa in the Shikoku region. Moreover, numerous lakes and waterfalls are found in the mountainous districts. Famous waterfalls include the Kegon Falls in Nikko and the Nachi Falls of the Kumano region, which are designated as World Heritage Sites. Both places are sacred sites of Japan.
