Japan (Capital: Tokyo)
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the north coast of Japan.
- Japan experiences frequent seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Political Features
- Location: An island country situated in East Asia in the northwest Pacific Ocean.
- Neighbouring countries: It has no land borders.
- It is an archipelago consisting of over 14,000 islands.
- Four main islands (North to South): Hokkaido, Honshu (Largest), Shikoku, and Kyushu.
- Maritime Boundaries:
- East: Pacific Ocean
- North: Sea of Okhotsk
- West: Sea of Japan (also called East Sea)
- Southwest: East China Sea
Geographical Features:
- Climate: Varies from subarctic in the north to humid subtropical in the south.
- Highest Peak: Mount Fuji, an iconic stratovolcano.
- Major Rivers: Shinano (longest), Tone, and Kiso.
