Japan – a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun

Placed in the Pacific Ocean, Japan is an archipelago of about seven thousand islands, among which are the four largest: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. All four islands are connected by submarine bridges and tunnels. Many of the isles of Japan are covered with mountains, and some of them are volcanic. The highest peak in Japan is Mount Fuji, which is an active volcano. More…