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( Japan)
Japan (??, Nihon or Nippon?, officially ???  Nippon-koku or Nihon-koku) is an island country in East Asia.[9] Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun". Japan is an archipelago of 6,852 islands.[10] The four largest islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku, together accounting for 97% of Japan's land area. Most of the islands are mountainous, many volcanic; for example, Japan’s highest peak, Mount Fuji, is a volcano. Japan has the world's tenth-largest population, with over 127&_160;million people. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes the de facto capital city of Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures, is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 30 million residents. A major economic power,[11] Japan has the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP and the third largest in purchasing power parity. It is also the world's fourth largest exporter and fifth largest importer. It is also the only Asian country in the G8 and is currently serving as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Although Japan has officially renounced its right to declare war, it maintains a modern and extensive military force which is employed in self-defense and peacekeeping roles. It is a developed country with very high living standards (10th highest HDI). Japan has the highest life expectancy of any country in the world (according to both the UN and WHO estimates) and the third lowest infant mortality rate.[12][13] The English word Japan is an exonym. The Japanese names for Japan are Nippon (?????), listen (help·info), and Nihon (????), listen (help·info). They are both written in Japanese using the kanji ??. The Japanese name Nippon is used for most official purposes, including on Japanese money, postage stamps, and for many international sporting events. Nihon is a more casual term and the most frequently used in contemporary speech. Japanese people refer to themselves as Nihonjin (????) and they call their language Nihongo (????).
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Japanese Chiyogami Paper by Andrew Noble
For simple crafts and decorations, the mass produced and cheaper papers are great, but they also lack in uniqueness and style.
Sometimes finding the right paper for your project can actually be very difficult when considering quality and pric...
The Truth about Yoga Teacher Training Certification by james williams
Aspirants enquiring about the right Yoga Teacher Training program, invariably want to know - "Will the Yoga Teacher Training program help me teach Yoga in my country?" OR "Is this an internationally va...
Yoga Teacher Training - The Importance of Certification & Registration by james williams
The Truth about Yoga Teacher Training Certification: Based on our research, there are no rules or regulations in most countries for being able to teach Yoga. This includes Western nations like the US,...
The Advantages of Coral Calcium by Rod Buckner
Are there 200 human diseases? We don't know; perhaps a doctor can tell. But proponents of coral calcium as human dietary supplements claim that the gifted mineral from Okinawa lagoons near Japan cures more than 200 diseases. They don't hesitate to in...
Honda Civic Si - Health Care Netipot - Yoga Neti Pot by xiao hee
1984-1987 First generation Si (AT) Production 1984-1987 Assembly Suzuka, Japan Alliston, Ontario, Canada Body style(s) 3-door hatchback Engine(s) 1.5 L 91 hp (68 kW) EW3/4 I4 Wheelbase 94 in (2.39 m) Length 150 in (3.81 ...
Japanese Skincare May Be Able to Teach Us a Few Things about Our Own Skin by R Kalpana
Japanese skincare is worth looking into when it comes to how we care for our own skin. The Japanese have wonderful complexions. They do not have a lot of problems with their skin.
How do they keep their skin so young looking? A lot of the rea...
Turn heat from the refrigeration is the best technology transfer - Freeze, Heat Pump - HVAC & R by zhang betty
HC HVAC & R Network The frequent occurrence of the energy crisis has awakened the public awareness of energy conservation society, as a very energy-efficient heat pump products and technologies meet social trends, is substantially lower energy c...
Sumo - Nose Rinsing Device - Yoga Netipot by zhang betty
www.sumo.or.jp/eng/ Sumo (, sum?) is a competitive contact sport where a wrestler (rikishi) attempts to force another wrestler out of a circular ring (dohy) or to touch the ground with anything other than the soles of the feet. The sport originated i...
To improve machine efficiency, from machine tools and cutting tools - ABS Yoga Netipot by xiao hee
With the development of China's manufacturing industry has maintained rapid development and now the total after the United States and Japan, ranking third in the world, and in development is picking up speed with the international standards step, usi...
Benefits Of Green Tea - Especially For Weight Loss by Charles Zoe
How does this kind of tea helps to reduce weight? This is a very important question raised by patients and experts. Green tea helps one to achieve optimal weight loss. Drink this tea is usually recommended plenty. Drinking herbal tea gives you a mult...
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