I have chosen to go to Japan. Why?

It is simply because Japan is a place of

ancient gods and customs, but is also the cutting edge of cool modernity.
High-speed trains whisk you from one end of the country to another with
awe-inspiring punctuality. In the suburbs of a sprawling metropolis, you can
catch sight of a farmer tending his paddy field, then turn the corner and
find yourself next to a neon-festooned electronic games parlour. One day
you could be picking through fashion in the biggest department store on
earth, the next relaxing in an outdoor hot-spring pool, watching cherry
blossom or snowflakes fall, depending on the season.

The five factors from the physical environment in Japan are:

Land – Japan's islands are the exposed parts of mountain chains that rise
abruptly from the ocean floor. About four-fifths of Japan is either hilly or
mountainous. Plains and relatively flat areas account for about a fifth of
Japan's total area and occur mainly along the coast. Japan lies in a volcanic,
earthquake-prone belt.

Water – The rivers of Japan are generally short and swift. Virtually all the
lakes of Japan are small. The largest is Biwa Lake. Hot springs, associated
with underground volcanic activity, are numerous.

Climate – The climate of Japan varies from subtropical in the south to

continental in the north. Summers are generally hot and sultry except in the
north. Winters are cold except in the extreme south. Average temperatures
for August, the warmest month, vary from about 27°C in the south to about
20°C in the north. Averages for January, the coldest month, range between
7°and -7°C.

Mid-June to mid-July is the season of plum rains. Torrential rains, caused by

typhoons, often occur in late summer. The annual precipitation, varying
with locality, generally ranges from 40 to 100 inches. Snow is abundant
along the northwest coast, which lies in the path of winter monsoon winds
coming across the Sea of Japan.

Vegetation – Forests cover nearly 70 percent of Japan. Coniferous forests

predominate in the higher mountainous areas and in the far north. Japan
has many flowering trees. The most famous are the flowering cherry trees;
the blossom is a national symbol.

Wildlife – The great variety of natural environments in Japan support many

kinds of animals. Some 140 species of mammals are known, including bears,
wild boars, antelope, deer, badgers, foxes, otters, hares, and squirrels. The
Japanese macaque, a short-tailed monkey, is native only to Japan. Mammals
living in coastal waters include walruses, whales, and seals. About 450
species of birds are known on the islands. There are also about 30 kinds of
snakes.

The five factors from the human environment in Japan are:

Ueno Park Zoo – It is opened in 1882 – the oldest and largest zoo in Japan.
The giant panda, Sumatran tiger and western lowland gorilla are the top
draws among Ueno Park Zoo's 420 species.

Museums – There are many museums, for example, the Tokyo National
Museum, the National Science Museum and the Museum of Western Art, just
to name a few. The Tokyo National Museum is most worth a visit as it is
Japan’s oldest museum, and with over 87,000 pieces, it boasts the world’s
largest collection of Japanese art, but only a portion of it is on display any
time.

Tokyo Disneyland – It is the first ever Disney theme park to be constructed

on foreign soil and it is the most visited theme park in the whole world! You
will never be too old or too young to visit the Tokyo Disneyland!

The Hachiko Statue – It has sat outside the Shibuya train station since 1934!
This bronze statue in Shibuya is of a real life Akita dog, and the actual dog
was taxidermed in 1935 and now sits in the National Science Museum, one of
the prestigious museums located in Ueno Park. Hachiko himself attended
the unveiling of the statue in 1934 a year before his death. The spot where
the statue sits is often referred to as the Shibuya Meeting Place and
commemorates the spot where the faithful dog waited patiently to meet his
master coming home on the train every day for ten years after the owner
died.
Tokyo Tower – It is modelled after another of the world’s tallest self-
supporting steel tower – the Eiffel Tower in Paris. However, since it is 1092
feet high, it is taller than the Eiffel Tower! There is a special Tokyo Tower
Observation Deck at a height of 820 feet. Fewer people travel this far up; it
is also more expensive to buy tickets to the elevators that go to the higher
observation deck. This observatory is smaller and completely enclosed. On
clear days, Mount Fuji is visible in the far distance.

So, why hesitate? Spend your next vacation at Japan! I assure you will not
regret!