Japan consists of 5 islands , Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa. Honshu is the largest island . Honshu Island can be divided into 5 regions, arranged from north to south, Tohoku , Kanto , Chubu , Kansai , and Chugoku. Honshu Island, comprising 47 prefectures with more than 650 cities. Tokyo, the capital city of the country since 1868, is located in Honshu Island.
Climate
1. Spring (March - May)The plum blossom is a good sign that the cold winter will soon end and spring is just around the corner, followed by the cherry blossom at its best in the Tokyo area between the end of March and the beginning of April to bring this beautiful season to a climax. Splendid views of mountains, fields and gardens all blanketed in gentle pink abound in this season.
Clothing: light jackets, light sweaters and other similar kinds of tops.
2. Summer (June - August)
The Japanese summer begins in June with a three to four week rainy season. This is an important time for farmers to plant rice. It becomes seriously hot and humid from July onward and many Japanese enjoy bathing in the sea and relaxing at cool resorts in mountainous areas. Summer is when many interesting festivals and other events are held all over the country.
Clothing: light clothes (cardigans and other similar kinds are handy, since indoors are mostly air-conditioned.)
3. Autumn (September - November)
Autumn always brings such freshness with a light breeze and cool temperature after the hot and humid summer. All forests are dyed in glorious autumn colors. Chrysanthemums create beautiful displays with their abundance of flowers to enchant visitors to parks and gardens. Autumn is also the season for many exhibitions, music concerts and sports tournaments in Japan.
Clothing: light jackets, light sweaters and other similar kinds of tops.
4. Winter (December - February)
The temperature rarely drops below 0°C in the plains along the Pacific coast during wintertime. It is also quite dry and very often sunny. Central Japan and Northern Japan are highly reputed regions for winter sports. Southern Japan is comparatively mild and pleasant in winter.
Clothing: overcoats, sweaters, etc.
Language
Japanese is the native language. Most of Japanese will not speak English. Even you ask them in English they may answer you in Japanese. But don't worry about that. Japanese are kindly and willing to communicate with foreigner even don't understand English. The general word that you may need to know during travel in Japan- Good Morning (おはようございます - Ohaiyougozaimasu)
- Good Afternoon (こんにちは - Konnichiwa)
- Good Evening (こんばんは - Konbanwa)
- Good Night (おやすみなさい - Oyasuminasai)
- Goodbye (さよなら - Sayonari)
- Excuse me (すみません - Sumimasen)
- Thank you ( ありがとうございます - Arigatou Gozaimasu)
- Sorry (御免なさい - Gomennasai)
Currency
Currency in Japan is Japanese Yen (JPY)
Electricity
Plug Type in Japan is same as America but different from Europe. If your country plug and voltage is different from Japan, you have to bring plug adapter during your travel.
Sample Plug Type in Japan
Emergency Call
Japan is a safe country. You can have a safe night life here. But in case of accident or any emergency, the list below is very useful.
Police (110)
Ambulance (119)
Fire (119)
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