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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Geography_of_JapanGeography of Japan - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · It is narrow, and no point in Japan is more than 150 km (93 mi) from the sea. In 2023, a government recount of the islands with digital maps increased the total from 6,852 to 14,125 islands. The five main islands are (from north to south) Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa.

3. www.britannica.com › place › JapanJapan | History, Flag, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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   1 day ago · Nearly the entire land area is taken up by the country’s four main islands; from north to south these are Hokkaido (Hokkaidō), Honshu (Honshū), Shikoku, and Kyushu (Kyūshū). Honshu is the largest of the four, followed in size by Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku.

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   5 days ago · Kyōto, city, seat of Kyōto fu (urban prefecture), west-central Honshu island, Japan. It is located some 30 miles (50 km) northeast of the industrial city of Ōsaka and about the same distance from Nara, another ancient centre of Japanese culture. Gently sloping downward from north to south, the city averages 180 feet (55 metres) above sea level.

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5. www.britannica.com › place › NagoyaNagoya | Japan, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Nagoya, capital of Aichi ken (prefecture), central Honshu, Japan, and one of the country’s leading industrial cities. It is located at the head of Ise Bay. The history of Nagoya dates from 1610, when a great castle was erected by the Owari branch of the powerful Tokugawa shogunate.

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   What is the population of Kyushu?

   • Kyushu (九州) is the third-largest island of Japan of the five main islands. As of 2016, Kyushu has a population of 12,970,479 and covers 36,782 km 2 (14,202 sq mi). It has the second-highest population density of 307.13 persons/km 2 (2016).

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   Why is Kyushu a gateway to Japan?

   • Thus, historically, Kyushu was the gateway between Asia and Japan. China is separated by 800 km (500 mi) of sea from Japan's big main islands. Hokkaido is near Sakhalin, which was occupied by Japan from 1905 to 1945. Most of the population lives on the Pacific coast of Honshū.

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   Where is Tokyo located?

   • The national capital, Tokyo (Tōkyō), in east-central Honshu, is one of the world’s most populous cities. Mount Fuji from its northern side, Yamanashi prefecture, east-central Honshu, Japan. The Japanese landscape is rugged, with more than four-fifths of the land surface consisting of mountains.

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   What plate is Kyushu located on?

   • The southern half of Honshu, Shikoku, and most of Kyushu are located on the Amurian Plate. The southern tip of Kyushu and the Ryukyu islands are located on the Okinawa Plate. The Nanpō Islands are on the Philippine Sea Plate. The Pacific Plate and Philippine Sea Plate are subduction plates. They are deeper than the Eurasian plate.

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7. gisgeography.com › japan-mapMap of Japan - Cities and Roads - GIS Geography

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   May 15, 2024 · First, Honshu is home to major cities like Tokyo (Japan’s capital and largest city), Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. Secondly, Kyushu is its southwesternmost main island situated near the Korean Peninsula ( South Korea ). Next, Hokkaido is the northernmost main island known for its colder climate.

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   5 days ago · Highlights of Honshu: Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto & Osaka - 9 Days. View Map. Keep your focus on Japan's main island of Honshu with this compact, nine-day tour. Begin at the modern museums and ancient temples of Tokyo, then take a day trip to see the famous Giant Buddha in Kamakura. Get the best views of Mount Fuji with a scenic lake cruise and ...

9. winedharma.com › en › city-guidesHonshu Highlights: Top Destinations and Hidden Gems

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   May 5, 2024 · Urban and Natural Harmony: Exploring Honshu’s Central Region. The central part of Honshu, which extends between Kanto, the metropolitan area of Tokyo, and Kansai, the Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe triangle, is dotted with shopping centers and ancient towns, but also features lovely rugged coasts and imposing Japanese Alps. Adventure and Tranquility in Chubu