Flag Description White with a large red disk (representing the sun without rays) in the center.Currency Yen. Astronomy Today's date is May 14, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter 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. |