Landscapes

Natural Landscapes of Tohoku

The Tohoku region is located in the northern part of Honshu, Japan’s main island.It is known for its rich natural enviro...
Landscapes

Natural Landscapes of Hokkaido

Hokkaido is the northernmost region of Japan. It is famous for its wide land, rich nature, and clear seasonal changes. H...
Geography

Regional Characteristics of the Hokkaido Region

Overview of the Hokkaido RegionAreaThe Hokkaido region is Japan’s northernmost and largest area, covering about 83,000 s...
Nature

Regional Characteristics of the Tohoku Region

Overview of the Tohoku RegionAreaThe Tohoku region covers approximately 67,000 square kilometers, accounting for about 1...
Geography

Regional Characteristics of the Kanto Region

Overview of the Kanto RegionAreaThe Kanto region is located in the eastern part of Honshu, Japan’s main island, and cove...
Geography

Regional Characteristics of the Chubu Region

Overview of the Chubu RegionAreaThe Chubu region lies in the central part of Honshu, Japan’s main island, and covers abo...
Geography

Regional Characteristics of the Kinki (Kansai) Region

Overview of the Kinki RegionAreaThe Kinki region, also known as the Kansai region, is located in the central-western par...
Geography

Regional Characteristics of the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions

Overview of the Chugoku and Shikoku RegionsAreaThe Chugoku and Shikoku regions are located in the western part of the Ja...
Geography

Regional Characteristics of Kyushu

Overview of KyushuAreaThe area of the Kyushu region is about 42,000 square kilometers. This accounts for about one-tenth...
Geography

Natural Disasters in Japan

Japan is blessed with beautiful nature, but at the same time, it has geographical conditions that make it prone to many ...