1 Japan, an island country located in the Pacific Ocean, a neighbor to China, Korea and Russia A prosperous and flourishing nation which always attracts the worlds attention2 Hokkaido is an island at Japans northern extremity, surrounded by sea in all directions. It is an extensive land, accounting for 22% of Japans total land area. Low humidity makes the summers pleasant, while in winter you can enjoy winter sports. The island is gaining popularity as a tourist destination throughout the four s