The history of Japan began in 1603.

At that time,
Ieyasu who had succeeded in uniting all of Japan, built
his empire in Edo, now known as Tokyo. Ieyasu tried
to build every aspect of this country so that this country
could stand on its own without any help from other
countries.
Major religion in Japan
• Shinto Religion
• Buddhist
• Christianity
• Catholicism
Many Japanese, although agnostic, still practice the rituals and celebrations of more
than one religion throughout the year as a form of tradition and what they consider to be
fun activities. The Japanese celebrate Shichi-Go-San, Hatsumōde, and Matsuri at
Shinto shrines. But on December 25 each year the same people also celebrate
Christmas, and when they get married, some of them get married in a Christian wedding
ceremony. They also celebrate Obon as a tribute to the ancestral spirits who come from
the Buddhist-Confucian tradition, and when they die they are buried with a Buddhist
funeral ceremony.

Clothing worn in Japan is of two types: traditional clothing known as Japanese clothing,
including the Japanese national dress, kimono, and Western clothing, which includes all
clothing that is not recognized as the national dress or clothing of another country.

Kind of weather in Japan:

The winter is mild and the summer is hot and humid. There is a rainy season in early
summer, and typhoons hit parts of the country every year, especially during late
summer. The climate of the northern island of Hokkaido and the Sea of Japan coast is
colder, and snow falls in large amounts.

5 .Best Mountains In Japan

1. Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain of Japan, located on Honshu at 3776.24m. It is one
of the three holy mountains of Japan. It is considered as the sacred symbol of Japan
and is conical in shape. It gives you the most beautiful scenic experience from its five
lakes, the taste of great halal food and the experience of having a bath in the natural hot
spring, thus making it one of the best Mountains in Japan to climb.
2. Mount Takao
After Mount Fuji, Mount Takao is the next best mountain to climb and is known to be the
destination which attracts the largest number of climbers. It provides you the peace and
a serene view among the hustle of metropolitan city of Tokyo. 
3. Mount Tate
This is also one of the tallest mountains, heightened at 3015 m and will give you hiking
experience in the earlier months of the year. The climbing experiences, cable cars, and
paths along the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route will give you the most beautiful
experience of clicking pictures of the wall of snow. 
4. Mount Mitake
This is one more best mountains in Japan near Tokyo, situated at a 90 minutes distance
from train, the cable cars are the yet another way to reach there. For Dog lovers, there
is a beautiful Musashi Mitake shrine to visit which gives them various stuff for their dogs.
The authentic Japanese cuisines, the scenic view, and the shrine are the major tourist
attractions.
5. Mount Kita
you are a beginner and you want to climb a mountain other than Mount Fuji, then Mount
Kita is one of the most visited mountains in Japan for you to climb. It is located in the
Yamanashi Prefecture at a height of 3193 m. It is easily accessible from Kofu City and
second in height to climb. It has different ways of accessibility giving the different exotic
views, like a steep climb from Kasuberi, Rock ridges, walk through Kanazawa snow
valley and many more.

5 Best Lakes In Japan

1. Lake Kawaguchi
This lake is located on Mt. Fuji and is considered as a World Heritage Site. This is one
of the most famous lakes in Japan. The lake is surrounded on three sides by mountain
ranges and on the fourth side is where Mt. Fuji towers over everything. When the
weather is good, the reflection of Mt. Fuji is seen in this lake. It is actually called
‘Reverse Fuji’ and is one of the most beautiful sights you can come across. 
2. Goshiki-Numa (The five colored lakes)These volcanic lakes are located in the Ura-
Bandai district and these different lakes have their own names and color. What makes
this place especially beautiful and mysterious is that the color of the lakes here continue
to change according to the season. 
3.Lake Biwa
This is one of the largest lakes in Japan that comes before Lake Kasumigaura and
dates back to millions of years ago. Lake Biwa Japan can be found in the Shiga
Prefecture and has plenty of small towns and cities surrounding it. If you head out on
the water, you will be able to get an amazing view of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding
mountains. Biwa is a musical instrument and the lake resembles the shape of the
instrument. Since it is a freshwater lake, you can find plenty of freshwater fish including
trout and much more. The towns that surround the lake are filled with shrines, castles,
onsen, and resorts.
4. Lake Chuzenji (Nikko)
This lake is one of the major lakes in Japan near Tokyo. The lake is located in the
mountains just above the town of Nikko. If you visit during Summer, you can really have
a great look at Western history here. There are many of those buildings surrounding the
lake here. Many people usually come here to experience the best of Nikko which is a
great Summer resort. During the Summer, the lake keeps the atmosphere around the
place cool and in the Autumn the view is absolutely stunning. You can find the best view
from the Chuzenji Skyline, which is a bridge that is free to use.
5. Lake Yamanaka
This is one of the largest lakes out of the five located on Mt. Fuji. Since it is cool around
the mountain, the Yamanaka resort is set up around here with several houses and
hotels. The lake is well-known for the recreational activities that can be performed here.
You can take a bicycle and ride around the lake or go windsurfing, water-skiing,
swimming, fishing or boating. If you visit during the Summer it would be the best time for
a boat ride. If you visit during the Winter, then you can try fishing by creating a hole in
the ice.

The longest river in Japan: 

Shinano
The Shinano River, at 228 miles long, is the longest river in Japan. The river rises from
the Japanese Alps in Mount Kobushi, flows northwest to meet the Sai River from
Matsumoto and drains into the Sea of Japan. The junction of Chikuma and Sai is
famous as the historical site where the Kawanakajima Battles broke.

Time Zone in Japan

Japan observes Japan Standard Time all year. There are no Daylight Saving Time clock
changes.