Land and Nature

• Where on the earth is Japan located?
• How big is Japan?
• When was Japan' s present territory determined?
• Has Okinawa been a part of Japan from ancient times?
• What is the geography of Japan like?
• How many islands are there in Japan?
• How many lakes are there in Japan? Which one is the largest?
• What is the highest mountain in Japan?
• How many volcanoes are there in Japan?
• When is Mt. Fuji likely to erupt?
• What is the longest river in Japan?
• What is the climate of Japan like?
• Which part of Japan has the most snow?
• What is the most comfortable season in Japan?
• Why does Japan have ａ lot of earthquakes?
• Are there any areas likely to have major earthquakes in the near future?
• What is a tsunami?
• How often does Japan have typhoons?
• What is the difference between typhoons and hurricanes?