Konnichiwa~Minna san (Hello Everyone)
This part i'm going to share with you about Japan,my 2nd hometown...Since i'm young i had mixed and exposed to japanese culture and people. Some of my friends called me wierdo cause i love Japan so much and everyday in my daily life is Japan~Japan~Japan.LOL..One thing for sure,what makes me love Japan so much is their "Culture". You must be there to experience it and you will understand!
Discover about JapanJapan is a country of over three thousand islands extending along the
Pacific coast of Asia. The main islands, running from north to south, are
Hokkaidō,
Honshū (the main island),
Shikoku and
Kyūshū. The
Ryukyu Islands, including
Okinawa, are a chain of islands south of Kyushū. Together they are often known as the
Japanese Archipelago.
About 70% to 80% of the country is
forested, mountainous,and unsuitable for agricultural, industrial, or residential use. This is because of the generally steep elevations, climate and risk of landslides caused by earthquakes, soft ground and heavy rain. This has resulted in an extremely high population density in the habitable zones that are mainly located in coastal areas. Japan is one of the
most densely populated countries in the world.Its location on the
Pacific Ring of Fire, at the juncture of three tectonic plates, gives Japan frequent low-intensity tremors and occasional volcanic activity. Destructive
earthquakes, often resulting in
tsunamis, occur several times each century. The most recent major quakes are the
2004 Chūetsu earthquake and the
Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995.
Hot springs are numerous and have been developed as resorts.
The climate of Japan is predominantly
temperate, but varies greatly from north to south.Japan's geographical features divide it into six principal climatic zones:
Hokkaidō: The northernmost zone has a temperate climate with long, cold winters and cool summers.
Precipitation is not heavy, but the islands usually develop deep snow banks in the winter.
Sea of Japan: On Honshū's west coast, the northwest wind in the wintertime brings heavy snowfall. In the summer, the region is cooler than the Pacific area, though it sometimes experiences extremely hot temperatures, because of the
foehn wind phenomenon.
Central Highland: A typical inland climate, with large temperature differences between summer and winter, and between day and night. Precipitation is light.
Seto Inland Sea: The mountains of the
Chūgoku and
Shikoku regions shelter the region from the seasonal winds, bringing mild weather throughout the year.
Pacific Ocean: The east coast experiences cold winters with little snowfall and hot, humid summers because of the southeast seasonal wind.
Ryukyu Islands: The Ryukyu Islands have a subtropical climate, with warm winters and hot summers. Precipitation is very heavy, especially during the rainy season.
Typhoons are common.
The highest temperature ever measured in Japan — 40.9 °C (105.6 °F) — was recorded on August 16, 2007.
The main
rainy season begins in early May in Okinawa, and the stationary rain front responsible for this gradually works its way north until it dissipates in northern Japan before reaching Hokkaidō in late July. In most of Honshū, the rainy season begins before the middle of June and lasts about six weeks. In late summer and early autumn, typhoons often bring heavy rain.
Japan is home to nine forest
ecoregions which reflect the climate and geography of the islands. They range from
subtropical moist broadleaf forests in the Ryūkyū and Bonin islands, to
temperate broadleaf and mixed forests in the mild climate regions of the main islands, to
temperate coniferous forests in the cold, winter portions of the northern islands
Below are the photos of when i was in Tokyo. I can't reveal all of my photos but just a part of it:
In the plane,taking photo of the below view
In Nikko International Hotel.At last backed to smell the fresh air of Japan.
A view around the hotel
Opposite of my view is Narita Airport
Well travelling backed wouldn't be a lonely affair as accompanied by my aussie friend
On the way to Tokyo,this is a small shopping mall
If anyone who watched before the movie of Umizaru,this is Japan Coast Guard.For those who haven watched,i recomment that you should watch it!
This is Tokyo Disneyland
This is one of the factory in Japan
Ferris Wheel
Fuji Televisyen Station
This is Fuji Televisyen Station.Movies,dramas,cartoon,animation is all on air from this tv station.
A part of Tokyo City
Ahead is the famous Rainbow Bridge
Look carefully,it's of the port of Japan
Export/Import area
View of Tokyo City from the Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bride~many scene of drama had been taken from here
View of Rainbow Bridge
After passing the bridge,i'm on the way to Tokyo City
At last i'm in Tokyo City. That is Tokyo Tower
Me and my friends are walking by the tower.
Triangular Building
Weird shape of building
This is Japan communication tower,KDDI
Tokyo Municipal Building
Now i'm staying in Tokyo
In Tokyo,everywhere is all high rise building
Taking a stroll in the street
The road in Japan are usually narrow but the driver are really professional.Salute them!
This shop where they sell various things for dog,day care centre for dog and dog's hotel.Aww that dog is so cute~
Inside of shopping market
Outside of the shopping market
Florist Shop
This is the night life in Shibuya.The most busiest pedestrian crossing in the world.Those who have seen before Fast and Furious;Tokyo Drift this is the part where they shoot the two car are cornering.
