1.Japan is made up of over 6,000 islands that stretch over 1,500 miles. Chances are you think of Japan as the single island of Honshu, home to the major cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. But in ...

Japan is one of the world's oldest nations, with a history rooted in conflict, but also world-renowned achievements. The country is known for its spectacular nature, its exotic cuisine and ...

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Here's a look at what you need to know about Japan, a country of islands located off the eastern coast of mainland Asia. About Japan:(from the CIA World Fact Book)Area: 377,915 sq km Ethnic groups: ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese National Strategy Minister Satoshi Arai, known to be a close aide to Prime Minister Naoto Kan, will take charge of setting a growth strategy and a framework for compiling ...