Geography

Geography

Japan is a heavily mountainous region due to its presence on a major tectonic plate. This means that the available land for agriculture and settlements is very concentrated. For this reason there are many areas of Japan that are sparsely populated due to its mountainous terrain. Japan's vertical orientation also lends itself to a wide scope of climate types as well. Japan suffers from brutal natural disasters in the form of earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and typhoons. The catastrophic events can occur as large calamities that steal tens of thousands of lives, but more often than not are frequent smaller scale local disturbances.

Geographical Regions

Hokkaido

Hokkaido island in northern Japan has long frigid winters and cool summers.

Shikoku, Kyushu, and the Ryu-Kyu Islands

Shikoku and Kyushu have a warm subtropical climate, which extends to a tropical climate down in the Ryu-Kyu islands.

Honshu

The main island of Japan, Honshu, is temperate, ranging from moderately warm in the south to moderately cool in the north.

Geographical Landmarks

Mount Fuji - Japan's most iconic landmark. Mount Fuji is a sharp triangular mountain adjacent too, but not visible from, Tokyo

Ashikaga and Hitachi-seaside Flower Parks - Features a broad array of beautiful flower types arranged at spectacular scale, including baby blue eyes, wisteria vines, and Kochia grass

Kyoto Bamboo Grove - An enchanting forest composed of towering lively green bamboo stalks. The forest has been something of legend, and many believe it is inhabited by a multitude of nature kami.