Japan, known as Nihon or Nippon (日本) in Japanese, is an island nation
in East Asia. Its insular character has allowed it to develop a unique
and very intricate culture, while its closeness to other ancient East
Asian cultures, in particular China, has left lasting influence. Despite
belonging to a nation long at war, both internal and foreign, Japan's
people have always placed emphasis on inner balance, tranquility and
natural beauty. These traditional values have become increasingly
important now that Japan has grown to be one of the world's most
densely-populated countries, and its legendary work ethic makes life in
its cities quite hectic.
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