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Japan is truly a beautiful place and very rich in amazing physical geography. Japan is actually made up of the four major islands of: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. All of which contribute to the rich culture that is Japan. Japan is home to the Japanese Alps, and of course the world famous Mt. Fuji. Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan sitting at an impressive 12,389 ft. Of course Mt. Fuji is also an active volcano which adds a certain degree of danger and mystery to the snow capped mountain.
The climate of Japan varies north to south. In the north, closer to Russia, Japan has a more cool temperate climate. Whereas in the south, closer to South Korea, the climate is more tropical. The climate is influenced by the Sea of Japan, the South China Sea, the Philippine Sea, and the North Pacific Ocean which carries currents of cold or warm water to the islands.
The natural landscape of the island is influenced by its vast coastline and inland mountainous regions that span the entire mainland. The seasons also influence the natural landscape of the islands, for it is in those few months of spring that one might find the gorgeous cherry blossom trees that Japan is so known for. Another area of interest in the natural landscape can be found in the city Hakone with its unique sulphur pools. Japan has several national parks that Travelguide.com suggests are a must see in order to take in all of Japan's natural beauty. These are Akan National Park, Daisetsuzan National Park, Ise-Shima National Park, and Shikotsu-Toya National Park to name a few.
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