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Island of Okinawa, Japan

Okinawa is the largest of the Ryukyu Islands, which extend about 1,200 km (700 mi) in a southwesterly direction from the main

Mount Fuji

This dormant volcano, Fuji, is Japan’s highest mountain, as well as its most famous peak. The 3776-m (12,387-ft) high peak is in Japan’s Chubu region on central Honshu island, and is a popular site for tourism and pilgrimages. Many shrines and temples are located on Fuji’s slopes, and it is a frequent subject in Japanese art and literature.

Sea Stacks on Coast of Hokkaido, Japan

These sea stacks are located on the coast of the Shakotan Peninsula of Hokkaido, Japan. Sea stacks are formed when waves erode a headland, first cutting a tunnel through it. Further erosion widens the tunnel, eventually producing a sea arch, and continued erosion causes the arch to collapse, leaving an isolated column of rock in front of the headland.

Shikishima Falls

Shikishima Falls, which are up to 60m in wideth are also clled the Oriental Niagara Falls. The sound of the cascading water is very loud, but clear, and people feel closer nature on hearing.

Hagoromo Falls

Venturing about 600m from the hotels at the hot spring resort, you will come to Fagoromo Falls which are focal point of Tenjinkyou. These falls are on appointed cultural asset of Hokkaido, with falls of over 270m composing of seven steps.

Mt.Daisetsu National Park

Nature decorates Nature decorates Nature decorates Mt.Daisetsu National Park with the most beautiful red leaves in the fall. The vivid greens of the forest and mountains in summer are changed into reds and yellows. In Japan fall comes quickest to Mt. Daisetsu.

Japanese Alps

The mountains often called the Japanese Alps are on Honshu island near Tokyo. They are popular recreation areas, containing two national parks and many vacation homes.

Iki Island

Yokohama Bay Bridge

The Yokohama Bay Bridge crosses part of Tokyo Bay in the heart of the Kanto region. The bridge reflects the modern character of the region, which is dominated by an urban-industrial zone that includes the cities of Tokyo, Yokohama, Chiba, and Kawasaki.