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Tourism In Japan

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Japan is an island nation with high-technology and long history in Eastern Asia. It is divided by the Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido four largest islands and more than 7200 islands surrounding along the Pacific Ocean, with a total area of 37.8 million square kilometers. These islands are all located between latitudes 24° and 46°N, longitudes 112° and 146°E.
Moreover, Japan is dominated by temperate and subtropical monsoon climate, mild climate, four distinct seasons, with typical marine characteristics. As the country sits across the latitude of 25 degrees, the temperature difference between North and south is very significant.
According to data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Japan, as of May 2015, Japan's total …show more content…

As Japan began to develop the railway industry, foreign visitors could go in to Japan legally and easily. By 1887, an organized system called the Kihinkai was set up under the control of Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi. Its aim was to provide a sound of foreign tourist travel assistance. Later in 1907, Japan entered a new milestone in the development of the tourism industry. The official government carried out the Hotel Development Law, which allowed the Railway Ministry began to construct publicly owned hotels throughout …show more content…

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Transportation
Japan has developed a massive modern transportation system, which is mainly sea- based, and closely integrated with sea, land and air. Its exclusive transportation network and huge transport volume ranks the forefront of the world. In addition, Japan's railway traffic volume reached 230.4 billion passengers in 2012, which is the world's busiest railway network. On the other hand, Tokyo is the Japan's land, sea and air transport hub, and has the most complex and intensive transport system. Moreover, both international and domestic tourism is based on aviation, railway and highway.
Railways: In Japan, railways are the one of the most essential transport, especially for the mass and high-speed transport between cities. Despite a small territory, Japan's total road length ranks 5th in the world. There are seven railways' companies in Japan, which is state-owned by the government and covers most parts of Japan. On the other hand, there are also railway services operated by private rail companies, regional governments, and companies funded by both regional governments and private

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