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❶ 用英文介紹日本

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❷ 日本的介紹（英文版）

參考資料資料：選英文
GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE
REGIONS OF JAPAN
FLORA & FAUNA
ECONOMY
TRADE & INVESTMENT
REGULATORY REFORM
ENERGY & RESOURCE
The Japanese economy is the second largest market economy in the world. In 2002 it recorded a gross domestic proct (GDP) of 532.96 trillion yen. Per capita national income in 2001 was US $24,038, ranking Japan fifth among OECD member nations. Since the collapse of the "bubble economy" in the early 1990s, however, GDP growth has stagnated, and, despite a couple of minor upturns, a sustained recovery has proved elusive. In an effort to revitalize the economy, the Japanese government is currently attempting to implement a wide range of structural and regulatory reforms. Major changes are also taking place in the corporate world as companies strive to increase competitiveness by moving away from traditional employment practices such as lifetime employment and seniority-based wages.

Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei's Basic Economic and Social Plan (February 1973) forecast continued high growth rates for the period 1973-1977. However, by 1973 domestic macroeconomic policy had resulted in a rapid increase in the money supply, which led to extensive speculation in the real-estate and domestic commodity markets. Japan was already suffering from double-digit inflation when, in October 1973, the outbreak of war in the Middle East led to an oil crisis. Energy costs rose steeply and the yen's exchange rate, which had not reflected its true strength, was shifted to a floating rate. The consequent recession lowered expectations of future growth, resulting in reced private investment. Economic growth slowed from the 10% level to an average of 3.6% ring the period 1974-1979, and 4.4% ring the decade of the 1980s.

Despite the oil crisis and its aftermath, Japan's major export instries maintained competitiveness by cutting costs and increasing efficiency. Instrial energy demands were reced and the automobile instry, in particular, was able to improve VLSI semiconctor instry. By the late 1970s, the computer, semiconctor, and other technology and information-intensive instries had entered a period of rapid growth.

As in the high-growth era, exports continued to play an important role in Japan's economic growth in the 1970s and 1980s. However, the trade friction that accompanied Japan's growing balance of payments surplus brought increasingly strident calls for Japan to further open domestic markets and to focus more on domestic demand as an engine of economic growth.

參考資料：http://web-japan.org/factsheet/index.html

❸ 需要一篇關於日本的介紹(英文)

Japan is a land of extremes, of ancient history and high-tech gadgets. Sushi, sake, sumo, samurai, geishas, gardens, bonsai, karate, kabuki and Zen are just some of the world-renowned icons of Japanese culture.

Ancient ritual and dynamic pop culture live and breathe side by side. You can spend weeks soaking up traditional culture from Japan』s many temples, kabuki theatre, tea ceremonies and extraordinary museums. If contemporary culture and high-technology is more your thing, you』ll find futuristic wonderlands in Japan』s captivating cities of shimmering skyscrapers, pumping discos, and spirited sake and sushi houses.

Home to over 127 million people, Japan』s emerald isles float along the eastern rim of the Asian continent, spreading for over 3,000 kilometres and accumulating nearly 30,000 kilometres of coastline. Ranging all the way from sub-arctic Hokkaido to sub-tropic Okinawa, the Japanese archipelago hosts a wide variety of flora and fauna. With a land mass slightly smaller than California or equivalent to Germany, Japan』s urban areas are the most densely populated in the world.

Japan consists of four major islands and around 3,900 smaller ones. The main islands are Hokkaido in the north, the large central island of Honshu (home of Tokyo), and the smaller southern islands of Shikoku and Kyushu. These dramatic islands are made up of steep mountains, deep verdant valleys, lakes and winding rivers flowing into large deltas and bustling harbours. Most of the country』s mountains are volcanic causing Japan to be one of the most seismically active regions of the world. However, serious earthquakes and tsunamis only occur several times in a century. For the most part, Japan registers only small tremors. From all this geological activity, the country is blessed with an abundance of healing hot springs and spectacular scenery.

Japanese is the official language of course, and many Japanese are able to understand some English to a certain extent since it is part of compulsory ecation. Trying out a few common Japanese phrases will make your trip even more special. A little bit goes a long way. However, you don't need to understand Japanese to enjoy Japan.

Japan was traditionally settled in 660 B.C., by various clans of indigenous people. Written history began in the 5th century A.D. and Buddhism was introced from China in the 6th century. Rivalry between Buddhism and Shinto (Japan』s traditional religion) was defused by presenting Shinto deities as manifestations of Buddha. Today the two religions co-exist and are practiced peacefully, with many festivals and celebrations.

During a long feudal period between the 12th and 19th centuries, military power was held by the shoguns and samurais. Japan closed its borders, forbidding its citizens to leave and foreigners to enter. This national seclusion came to an end when shogun dominance was overthrown by the imperial power of Emperor Mutsuhito in 1868. Feudalism was abolished, and the country opened up to Western trade and instrial technology. Today Japan is highly instrialized and noted for its advanced technology.

The capital of Japan is Tokyo, a massive dazzling city where the old and the new collide into an endless array of exotic sights and sounds. With more than 12 million people, Tokyo radiates exuberant energy, offering fascinating and unique discoveries at every turn.

Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan presenting a treasure of enchanting temples, immaculate gardens and the ancient Nijo Castle. If you overdose on temples, try feasting on some of the finest food in Japan or hiking through majestic mountain trails. Kyoto makes an excellent base in which to explore the surrounding cities of Osaka, Nara and the other regions of the Kansai Plains.

Osaka is one of Japan's largest cities and lies in the great Kansai Plains. Highly commercialized with fabulous shopping districts, Osaka is famous for its kabuki theatre, bunraku (a unique form of puppet theatre), Osaka Castle, hearty cuisine and down-to-earth people, revealing a sophisticated and lively atmosphere, especially at night.

Hokkaido is the second largest of the Japanese islands, but the least populated. As Japan』s northernmost island, snowfall is abundant, making it the main winter resort and sport area in Japan. The island』s capital of Sapporo hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics. Hokkaido's scenic beauty is preserved within several national parks, encompassing vast forests, rugged mountains and Japan』s second longest river, the Ishikari.

Okinawa is a group of tiny islands within the Ryukyu Island chain in south western Japan, surrounded by some of the clearest sea water in the world. With a welcoming subtropical climate, the Ryuku archipelago extends for over 1000 kilometres, home to an abundance of wildlife, dense forests, mountains, caves, coral reefs and the most beautiful beaches in Japan. Having historically been a separate nation, Okinawa』s language and culture differ considerably from mainland Japan, making it a fascinating place to visit.

Nagoya is a culturally rich 16th century fortress city on the main island of Honshu. Nagoya has many universities, the magnificent Nagoya Castle and two famous shrines, one of which houses the sacred imperial Kusanagi sword, along with thousands of national treasures. The Tokugawa Art Museum, Higashiyama Park, and an art museum partnered with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts are other attractions.

Yokohama is a large city 30 kilometres south of Tokyo on the shores of Tokyo Bay. As the birth place of Japan』s first railroad, Yokohama today is connected to Tokyo by several railway lines as well as numerous expressways. Almost entirely destroyed by an earthquake and fire in 1923, it was quickly rebuilt and modernized and is now a leading port and instrial centre. It is home to historical and tranquil Sankeien Garden, the Ramen Noodle and Curry Museum, and one of Japan』s tallest buildings, the Landmark Tower, standing at nearly 300 metres.

Fukuoka is a prosperous seaside city on the southern island of Kyushu, bordered by mountains and the Sea of Genkai. Less seismically active than other areas of Japan, Fukuoka is famous for its Hakata dolls, rich agriculture, universities, and three prominent shrines. Fukuoka Castle, Ohori Koen Park and one of the world』s tallest Ferris wheels, Sky Dream Fukuoka, are other notable landmarks of Fukuoka.

Visiting Japan can be enjoyable in every season of the year. Spring and autumn bring temperate weather and colourful foliage and flowers. Wintertime is ideal for enjoying winter sports and hot springs, while summer brings a plethora of fascinating festivals.

The climate varies from sub-arctic in the north to sub-tropic in the south. Rainfall varies across the nation but is quite regular year round and usually a bit heavier ring summer and autumn.

❹ 日本介紹(英文版)

Japan (i /dʒəˈpæn/; Japanese: 日本 Nihon or Nippon, officially 日本國 Nippon-koku or Nihon-koku) is an island nation in East Asia.[9] Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun".

Japan is an archipelago of 6,852 islands.[10] The four largest islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku, together accounting for ninety-seven percent of Japan's land area. Japan has the world's tenth-largest population, with over 127 million people. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes the de facto capital city of Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures, is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 30 million residents.

Archaeological research indicates that people lived in Japan as early as the Upper Paleolithic period. The first written mention of Japan is in Chinese history texts from the 1st century AD. Influence from other nations followed by long periods of isolation has characterized Japan's history. Since adopting its revised constitution in 1947, Japan has maintained a unitary constitutional monarchy with an emperor and an elected parliament called the Diet.

A major economic power,[2] Japan has the world's third-largest economy by nominal GDP[11] and by purchasing power parity. It is also the world's fourth largest exporter and fifth largest importer. Although Japan has officially renounced its right to declare war, it maintains an extensive modern military force in self-defense and peacekeeping roles. Japan has the second lowest homicide (including attempted homicide) rate in the world.[12] According to UN and WHO estimates, it has the highest life expectancy of any country and the third lowest infant mortality rate

❺ 日本的英語介紹

Japan (日本 Nihon or Nippon, officially 日本國 Nippon-koku or Nihon-koku) is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, People's Republic of China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The characters which make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes identified as the "Land of the Rising Sun".

Japan is comprised of over 3,000 islands[5] making it an archipelago. The largest islands are Honshū, Hokkaidō, Kyūshū and Shikoku, together accounting for 97% of Japan's land area. Most of the islands are mountainous, many volcanic; for example, Japan』s highest peak, Mount Fuji, is a volcano. Japan has the world's tenth largest population, with about 128 million people. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes the de facto capital city of Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures, is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 30 million residents.

Archaeological research indicates that people were living on the islands of Japan as early as the Upper Paleolithic period. The first written mention of Japan begins with brief appearances in Chinese history texts from the first century A.D. Influence from the outside world followed by long periods of isolation has characterized Japan's history. Since adopting its constitution in 1947, Japan has maintained a unitary constitutional monarchy with an emperor and an elected parliament, the Diet.

Japan is a country of over three thousand islands extending along the Pacific coast of Asia. The main islands, running from north to south, are Hokkaidō, Honshū (the main island), Shikoku and Kyūshū. The Ryukyu Islands, including Okinawa, are a chain of islands south of Kyushū. Together they are often known as the Japanese Archipelago.

About 70% to 80% of the country is forested, mountainous,[39][40] and unsuitable for agricultural, instrial, or residential use. This is because of the generally steep elevations, climate and risk of landslides caused by earthquakes, soft ground and heavy rain. This has resulted in an extremely high population density in the habitable zones that are mainly located in coastal areas. Japan is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.[41]

Its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, at the juncture of three tectonic plates, gives Japan frequent low-intensity tremors and occasional volcanic activity. Destructive earthquakes, often resulting in tsunamis, occur several times each century.[42] The most recent major quakes are the 2004 Chūetsu earthquake and the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995. Hot springs are numerous and have been developed as resorts.[43]

The climate of Japan is predominantly temperate, but varies greatly from north to south.[44] Japan's geographical features divide it into six principal climatic zones:

Hokkaidō: The northernmost zone has a temperate climate with long, cold winters and cool summers. Precipitation is not heavy, but the islands usually develop deep snow banks in the winter.
Sea of Japan: On Honshū's west coast, the northwest wind in the wintertime brings heavy snowfall. In the summer, the region is cooler than the Pacific area, though it sometimes experiences extremely hot temperatures, because of the foehn wind phenomenon.
Central Highland: A typical inland climate, with large temperature differences between summer and winter, and between day and night. Precipitation is light.
Seto Inland Sea: The mountains of the Chūgoku and Shikoku regions shelter the region from the seasonal winds, bringing mild weather throughout the year.
Pacific Ocean: The east coast experiences cold winters with little snowfall and hot, humid summers because of the southeast seasonal wind.
Ryukyu Islands: The Ryukyu Islands have a subtropical climate, with warm winters and hot summers. Precipitation is very heavy, especially ring the rainy season. Typhoons are common.
The highest temperature ever measured in Japan — 40.9 degrees Celsius — was recorded on August 16, 2007.[45]

The main rainy season begins in early May in Okinawa, and the stationary rain front responsible for this graally works its way north until it dissipates in northern Japan before reaching Hokkaidō in late July. In most of Honshū, the rainy season begins before the middle of June and lasts about six weeks. In late summer and early autumn, typhoons often bring heavy rain.[44]

Japan is home to nine forest ecoregions which reflect the climate and geography of the islands. They range from subtropical moist broadleaf forests in the Ryūkyū and Bonin islands, to temperate broadleaf and mixed forests in the mild climate regions of the main islands, to temperate coniferous forests in the cold, winter portions of the northern islands.[46]

From 1868, Meiji period launched economic expansion. Meiji rulers embraced the concept of a free market economy and adopted British and North American forms of free enterprise capitalism. Japanese went to study overseas and Western scholars were hired to teach in Japan. Many of today's enterprises were founded at the time. Japan emerged as the most developed nation in Asia.

From the 1960s to the 1980s, overall real economic growth has been called a "Japanese miracle": a 10% average in the 1960s, a 5% average in the 1970s and a 4% average in the 1980s.[53] Growth slowed markedly in the 1990s, largely because of the after-effects of Japanese asset price bubble and domestic policies intended to wring speculative excesses from the stock and real estate markets. Government efforts to revive economic growth met with little success and were further hampered by the global slowdown in 2000.[54] The economy showed strong signs of recovery after 2005. GDP growth for that year was 2.8%, with an annualized fourth quarter expansion of 5.5%, surpassing the growth rates of the US and European Union ring the same period.[55]

The Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama. The majority of Japan's economy is service sector based.Japan is the second largest economy in the world,[56] after the United States, at around US$4.5 trillion in terms of nominal GDP[56] and third after the United States and China in terms of purchasing power parity.[57] Banking, insurance, real estate, retailing, transportation, telecommunications and construction are all major instries.[58] Japan has a large instrial capacity and is home to some of the largest, leading and most technologically advanced procers of motor vehicles, electronic equipment, machine tools, steel and nonferrous metals, ships, chemicals, textiles and processed foods.[54] The service sector accounts for three quarters of the gross domestic proct.

As of 2001, Japan's shrinking labor force consisted of some 67 million workers.[59] Japan has a low unemployment rate, around 4%. Japan's GDP per hour worked is the world's 19th highest as of 2007.[60] Big Mac Index shows that Japanese workers get the highest salary per hour in the world. Some of the largest enterprises in Japan include Toyota Motor, NTT DoCoMo, Canon, Honda, Takeda Pharmaceutical, Sony, Nintendo, Nippon Steel, Tepco, Mitsubishi Estate, and 711.[61] It is home to some of the world's largest banks and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, known for Nikkei 225, stands as the second largest in the world by market capitalization.[62] Japan is home to 326 companies from the Forbes Global 2000 or 16.3% (as of 2006).

Nagoya has high instrial power like automative instry.Japan ranks 12th of 178 countries in the Ease of Doing Business Index 2008 and it has one of the smallest governments in the developed world. Japanese variant of capitalism has many distinct features. Keiretsu enterprises are influential. Lifetime employment and seniority-based career advancement are relatively common in Japanese work environment.[63][64] Japanese companies are known for management methods such as "The Toyota Way". Shareholder activism is rare.[65] Recently, Japan has moved away from some of these norms.[66][67] In the Index of Economic Freedom, Japan is the 5th most laissez-faire of 30 Asian countries.[68]

Japan's exports amounted to 4,210 U.S. dollars per capita in 2005. Japan's main export markets are the United States 22.8%, the European Union 14.5%, China 14.3%, South Korea 7.8%, Taiwan 6.8% and Hong Kong 5.6% (for 2006). Japan's main exports are transportation equipment, motor vehicles, electronics, electrical machinery and chemicals.[54] Japan's main import markets are China 20.5%, U.S. 12.0%, the European Union 10.3%, Saudi Arabia 6.4%, UAE 5.5%, Australia 4.8%, South Korea 4.7% and Indonesia 4.2% (for 2006). Japan's main imports are machinery and equipment, fossil fuels, foodstuffs (in particular beef), chemicals, textiles and raw materials for its instries.[69] By market share measures, domestic markets are the least open of any OECD country.[64] Junichiro Koizumi administration commenced some pro-competition reforms and foreign investment in Japan has soared recently.[70]

Japan's business culture has many indigenous concepts such as nemawashi, nenko system, salaryman, and office lady. Japan's housing market is characterized by limited land supply in urban areas. This is particularly true for Tokyo, the world's largest urban agglomeration GDP. More than half of Japanese live in suburbs or more rural areas, where detached houses are the dominant housing type. Agricultural businesses in Japan often utilize a system of terrace farming and crop yields are high. 13% of Japan's land is cultivated. Japan accounts for nearly 15% of the global fish catch, second only to China.[54] Japan's agricultural sector is protected at high cost.[71]

Japanese culture has evolved greatly over the years, from the country's original Jōmon culture to its contemporary culture, which combines influences from Asia, Europe and North America. Traditional Japanese arts include crafts (ikebana, origami, ukiyo-e, dolls, lacquerware, pottery), performances (bunraku, dance, kabuki, noh, rakugo), traditions (games, tea ceremony, Budō, architecture, gardens, swords) and cuisine. The fusion of traditional woodblock printing and Western art led to the creation of manga, a typically Japanese comic book format that is now popular within and outside Japan.[108] Manga-influenced animation for television and film is called anime. Japanese-made video game consoles have prospered since the 1980s.[109]

Japanese music is eclectic, having borrowed instruments, scales and styles from neighboring cultures. Many instruments, such as the koto, were introced in the ninth and tenth centuries. The accompanied recitative of the Noh drama dates from the fourteenth century and the popular folk music, with the guitar-like shamisen, from the sixteenth.[110] Western music, introced in the late nineteenth century, now forms an integral part of the culture. Post-war Japan has been heavily influenced by American and European modern music, which has led to the evolution of popular band music called J-pop.[111]

Karaoke is the most widely practiced cultural activity. A November 1993 survey by the Cultural Affairs Agency found that more Japanese had sung karaoke that year than had participated in traditional cultural pursuits such as flower arranging or tea ceremony.[112]

A Japanese gardenThe earliest works of Japanese literature include two history books the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki and the eighth century poetry book Man'yōshū, all written in Chinese characters.[113] In the early days of the Heian period, the system of transcription known as kana (Hiragana and Katakana) was created as phonograms. The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter is considered the oldest Japanese narrative.[114] An account of Heian court life is given by The Pillow Book written by Sei Shōnagon, while The Tale of Genji by Lady Murasaki is often described as the world's first novel. During the Edo period, literature became not so much the field of the samurai aristocracy as that of the chōnin, the ordinary people. Yomihon, for example, became popular and reveals this profound change in the readership and authorship.[114] The Meiji era saw the decline of traditional literary forms, ring which Japanese literature integrated Western influences. Natsume Sōseki and Mori Ōgai were the first "modern" novelists of Japan, followed by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, Yasunari Kawabata, Yukio Mishima and, more recently, Haruki Murakami. Japan has two Nobel Prize-winning authors — Yasunari Kawabata (1968) and Kenzaburo Oe (1994).

❻ 我想要一些關於日本的英語介紹..很急的~!

Japan (help·info) (日本 Nihon or Nippon?, officially 日本國 Nihon-koku or Nippon-koku) is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of China, Korea, and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. The characters that make up Japan's name literally mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes identified as the "Land of the Rising Sun". Its capital [2] and largest city is Tokyo.

Japan comprises over 3,000 islands, the largest of which are Honshū, Hokkaidō, Kyūshū and Shikoku. Most of the islands are mountainous, and many are volcanic, including Japan』s highest peak, Mount Fuji. Japan has the world's tenth largest population, with about 128 million people. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures, is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 30 million residents.

Archaeological research indicates that people were living on the islands of Japan as early as the upper paleolithic period. The first written mention of Japan begins with brief appearances in Chinese history texts from the 1st century AD. Influence from the outside world followed by long periods of isolation has characterized Japan's history. Thus, its culture today is a mixture of outside influences and internal developments. Since adopting its constitution on May 3, 1947, Japan has maintained a unitary constitutional monarchy with an emperor and an elected parliament, the Diet, which is one of the oldest legislative bodies in Asia.

A modern-day great power[3], Japan is the world's second largest economy (by nominal GDP) and is a member of the United Nations, G8 and APEC.

❼ 用英文介紹日本著名的東西

(1)歌舞伎:A type of popular Japanese drama, evolved from the older No theater, in which elaborately costumed performers, nowadays men only, use stylized movements, dances, and songs in order to enact tragedies and comedies.
歌舞伎一種流行於日本的劇種，從更古老的能樂劇演化而來。劇中有穿著精美戲裝的表演者，現在僅限於男演員，用程式化的動作、舞蹈和歌曲展現悲劇和喜劇.
(2)茶道:The Japanese tea ceremony, an ancient ritual for the preparation, serving, and drinking of tea.
茶道日本飲茶儀式，一種備茶、上茶、飲茶的古代儀式
(3)富士山:Mt. Fuji lies west of Tokyo.Mt. Fuji, 3776 meters above sealevel.Visitors to Japan always admire Mt. Fuji.
富士山位於東京以西。海拔三千七百七十六公尺.到日本的觀光客總會贊嘆富士山.

❽ 用英語介紹日本

Japan is an island country located on the Pacific Ocean, east of China and Korea, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. It is composed of over 3,000 islands, the largest of which are Hokkaidō, Honshū, Shikoku, and Kyūshū. Most of Japan's islands are mountainous, and many are volcanic; the highest peak is Mount Fuji.
Japan is the world's second-largest economy and one of the world's leading instrialized countries. It is a unitary constitutional monarchy with an emperor and an elected parliament, one of the oldest legislatures in Asia. Despite its rugged terrain, it is one of the most populous—and one of the most densely populated—countries in the world. Its capital Tokyo, with over thirty million residents, is the largest metropolitan area in the world.
Historically, Japan adopted many Chinese customs and institutions beginning in the 7th and 8th centuries. From the 12th century to the mid-1800s, Japan was a feudal country led by clans of warriors. After the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Japan adopted many European and American customs and institutions. Its culture today is a mixture of these influences along with traditional Japanese culture.
Japan's name in the kanji writing system is often translated as "Land of the Rising Sun", and comes from the country's location on the east coast of Asia.
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❾ 英語介紹日本的京都

Introction to Kyoto
If you go to only one place in all of Japan, Kyoto should be it. Not only is it the most historically significant town in the nation, this former capital was also the only major Japanese city spared from the bombs of World War II. As such, it's rife with temples, shrines, imperial palaces, and traditional wooden homes. In nearby Nara, another former capital -- one even more ancient than Kyoto -- is Japan's largest bronze Buddha and more historic temples.
Even though its well-preserved architecture and relics are what put Kyoto on the sightseeing map, I've always felt that its scenes from daily life are what make the city exceptional. Kyoto is home to the nation's greatest concentration of craft artisans, making Kyoto famous for its shops dealing in textiles, dyed fabrics, pottery, bambooware, cutlery, fans, metalwork, umbrellas, and other goods. No wonder Kyoto is also home to 20% of Japan's national treasures.