Japan House is one of the most popular spots at the University, offering a space for educational experiences and relaxation.
As spring slowly creeps in each year, the cherry blossoms begin to bloom and form arches of color above the pathways winding through the University of Illinois Arboretum. These paths surround Japan ...
The Daily Illini: Best of CU ’26 | Best Date Spot: Japan House
Everything about modern and traditional Japan with emphasis on travel and living related information.
Tokyo Japan's capital and largest city. Nikko Site of Nikko Toshogu, Ieyasu's mausoleum. Ogasawara Islands Remote islands 1000 kilometers south of Tokyo. Kamakura Small city full of historic treasures. Hakone National park with views of Mount Fuji. Kusatsu Onsen One of Japan's best hot spring towns. Yokohama Japan's second largest city. Oze ...
Essential and practical information for traveling in Japan - plan your trip to Japan.
Information and resources for planning a trip to Japan, including weather, immigration, luggage, money, phone and internet related issues.
About the geography of Japan. Location Japan consists of several thousands of islands, of which Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku are the four largest. Japan's closest neighbors are Korea, Russia and China. The Sea of Japan separates the Asian continent from the Japanese archipelago. Area Japan's area is comparable to that of Germany or California. Japan's northernmost islands are located ...
Regions of Japan Japan is officially divided into the following eight regions: Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Kinki/Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu (incl. Okinawa)
Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō) is the second largest, northernmost and least developed of Japan's four main islands. Its weather is harsh in winter with lots of snowfall, below zero temperatures and frozen seas, while in summer it does not get as hot and humid as in the other parts of the country. With its unspoiled nature, many national parks and rural landscapes, Hokkaido attracts many ...