Japan


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Flag Description
White with a large red disk (representing the sun without rays) in the center.

Currency
Yen.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 22, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Eastern asia, island chain between the north pacific ocean and the sea of japan, east of the korean peninsula.

Climate
Varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north.

Terrain
Mostly rugged and mountainous.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Hachiro-gata -4 m. The highest point is at Mount Fuji 3,776 m.

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Japan

This is a map of Japan. The map illustrates the location of Tokyo and its proximity to Akita, Sendai, Nagoya, and the North Pacific Ocean.

Other countries on this map include: Russia / China / South Korea

Japan News:
Japan says deflation has returned
The Japanese government warns that deflation has returned to the country's economy for the first time since 2006.
Delta offers Japan Airlines $1bn
Struggling Japan Airlines is offered a $1bn financial lifeline from the Sky Team grouping of carriers, led by Delta Air Lines.

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