What mountain that can be seen from Tokyo is actually an active volcano that last erupted in 1707—1708?
Mount Fuji's symmetrical cone, which is covered in snow for about five months of the year, is commonly used as a cultural icon of Japan and is frequently depicted in art and photography.
Name the polytheistic, indigenous religion of Japan that, along with Buddhism, is one of the country's two main faiths.
Unlike most Western religions, Shinto has no foundational text or specific doctrine, and instead exists in a diverse range of local and regional forms. It is deeply intertwined with Buddhism, and many adherents practice elements of both.
What is the largest and most populous island of Japan?
Over 80% of the population of Japan—approximately 100 million people—live on Honshu.
Deer that roam the public park in this Japanese city have learned to bow to tourists in exchange for rice crackers.
According to local folklore, sika deer from this area were considered sacred due to a visit from Takemikazuchi, one of the four gods of Kasuga Grand Shrine.
According to legend, he ascended the throne in 660 BC to become Japan’s first emperor.
Most modern scholars agree that Jimmu is a mythical figure. According to the legend, his parents were kami, or deities.
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