An island country in East Asia made up of four main islands and many smaller ones. It is known for its technology, cities like Tokyo, and cultural traditions such as sushi, anime, and samurai history.
The English name “Japan” comes through Portuguese “Japão,” from an early Chinese pronunciation of 日本 (Rìběn), meaning “origin of the sun.” That phrase is why Japan is sometimes called the “Land of the Rising Sun.” The Japanese name for the country is “Nihon” or “Nippon,” from the same characters.
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