GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Japan
Japan is a western Pacific island country with mountainous interiors, narrow coastal lowlands and active plate-boundary hazards. Tokyo lies on Honshu, the largest island.
Fast Facts
- The four main islands by area are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku, in that order.
- Ryukyu islands extend southwest; the Izu archipelago extends south from the Honshu region.
- Sendai, Fukushima, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto and Hiroshima are on Honshu; Nagasaki is on Kyushu.
Connected lessons
- JapanCountry profile
- Northern Ring of Fire: arcs and trenchesGuided exploration
Geographical connections
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