Japan is an island nation, meaning it is a country made up entirely of one or more islands. It has a really big population and not a lot of land. The United States is not an island nation because it has a big landmass and it is bordered by Canada in the north and Mexico in the south.
Japan is a long archipelago made up of almost 7,000 islands. Its main islands are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. I live in Honshu, which is where Tokyo is located. Because it is a long archipelago (an extensive group of islands), the weather from the north and the south varies greatly. It is very hot and humid during the summer, and it snows during the winter. There are many types of landscapes here, such as mountains, beaches, forests and a few grasslands in the south of Japan.
Japan offers a wide variety of environments and weather. Some people choose to live in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, which is known for its hot springs, cold weather and seafood. For people in the fishing industry, Hokkaido is an ideal place. For those looking for a tropical retreat, Okinawa, in the south, is a great location. Even though it is winter for the rest of Japan, it is already like summer in Okinawa with its beautiful beaches and humid weather.
