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Japan

 

 

Japan is a country of islands that extends along the eastern (Pacific) coast of Asia. The main islands, running from north to south, are Hokkaido, Honshu (the largest island), Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. About 3,000 smaller islands are included in the archipelago.

 

 

 

 

Capital
 Tokyo
Currency
 Japanese Yen
Language

The official language is Japanese, but many Japanese are able to understand English to a certain extent
Weather

Tokyo (Eastern Japan)

  • Humid subtropical climate, hot humid summers and mild winters
  • Summer months (June – September) : 19 - 31 °C
  • Winter months (December to March) : 2 – 13 °C
  • Average warmest month : August
  • Average coolest month : January
  • Average wettest month : June

Hokkaido (North Japan)

  • Cool summers and icy winters
  • Summer months (June – September) : 12 – 26 °C
  • Winter months (December – March) : -8 – 3 °C
  • Average warmest month : August
  • Average coolest month : January
  • Average wettest month : August

Hiroshima (South Japan)

  • Temperate climate with long sunny days
  • Summer months (June – September) : 19 – 32.1 °C
  • Winter months (December – March) : 2 – 14 °C
  • Average warmest month : August
  • Average coolest month : January
  • Average wettest month : July

 

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