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Japan
Land of the Rising Sun
Fast Facts
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capital: Tokyo
population: 127,368,088 (July 2012)
languages: Japanese
ethnic groups: Japanese 99%; other 1% (Korean, Chinese,
Brazilian)
religions: observe both Shinto and Buddhist 84%; other 16%
total land area: 377,835 km2 ; total water area: 3,091km2
land elevation: -4 m (below sea level) to 3,776 m (Mt. Fuji)
government: constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary gov’t.
currency: Yen (1 CAD = 79.66 JPY)
Japan’s economy experienced a major slowdown starting in the
1990s after nearly 30 years of unprecedented growth
today, Japan is a major economic power in Asia and around the
world, and is a loyal ally of the US
Japan for the Tourist!
• All foreign visitors are required to have a valid
passport. To stay for a period of three months
or less, Canadians do not need a visa.
• Be aware of cultural customs and traditions
(ie. sitting on the floor, bowing, taking off your
shoes, speaking Japanese, using restrooms,
accommodations, bathing, eating, blowing your
nose, etc…)
• Booking tours and/or hiring a tour guide is
definitely recommended.
• Use the local transportation – one of the world’s
most highly developed systems – just study it a
little before.
• If you want to experience the spirit of Japan, be
sure to check out its various festivals, its
traditional performing arts, its exotic cuisine, its
relaxing hot springs, its unique art, its beautiful
gardens, its rich museums, its exciting theme
parks, and its upscale shopping.
Accommodations in Japan
POD HOTELS
• Japan is divided into
newly designated “theme
regions” that showcase
different aspect of
Japanese scenery and
culture.
• This makes it easier for
the tourist to see as
much of Japan as
possible!
SPEAKING JAPANESE...
yes – “hai”
where – “doko”
no – “iye”
what – “nani”
please – “onegai”
thank you – “arigato”
your welcome – “doi tashi mashito” excuse me – “sumi masen”
good morning – “ohayo gozai mas
good afternoon – “konni chiwa”
good bye – “sayonara”
where is the toilet – “tole wa doko desuka”
meal blessing – “itta daki mas”