00:00Japan on the World Map
00:10Japan on the World Map
00:15When you unfold a world map, your eyes are drawn to a cluster of islands floating quietly in the seas of East Asia.
00:22That is Japan.
00:23Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, this country lies along the eastern edge of the Eurasian continent, composed of islands both large and small.
00:38Located on the right side of the map that is, to the East Japan has long been known as the Land of the Rising Sun.
00:44The name Land of the Rising Sun has been etched into people's memory as a country situated in the direction where the sun rises.
00:55Japan stretches approximately from 24 to 45 north latitude and from 1 to 2 to 153 east longitude, forming a long, narrow shape from north to south.
01:06This geographical positioning has a significant influence on the country's climate and culture.
01:11In the southern region of Okinawa, a subtropical climate prevails, keeping the winters warm and allowing vibrant nature to thrive.
01:23Meanwhile, in northern Hokkaido, deep snow blankets the land in winter, and the quiet and crisp air gently embraces daily life.
01:32In this way, even within the same country, the climate varies by region, and each area has nurtured its own unique culture and customs.
01:44The sensitivity to seasonal transitions and the reverence for living in harmony with nature may be blessings quietly offered by Japan's place on the map.
01:52Though it may appear as a small island nation on the map, within it dwell a rich diversity of landscapes and a long, living history.
02:04Japan is not merely a point on the map, but a symbol of beginnings situated in the direction of the rising sun.
02:11It has long resonated in the hearts of many.
02:13In our next story, Zipongu though it appears small, it holds a vast land within, until then.
02:25Let us meet again.
02:26Let us have a moment on the map.
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