[DOC] [TLE] Japanese archipelago - Wikipedia [PAR] The Japanese archipelago (, Nihon Rett) is the group of islands that 
forms the country of Japan, and extends roughly from northeast to southwest 
along the northeastern coast of the Eurasia mainland, ... The four main islands, 
from north to south, are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu; Honshu is the 
largest... [DOC] [TLE] Tokyo - Wikipedia [PAR] Tokyo officially Tokyo Metropolis, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan, and is 
both the capital ... The city is considered an alpha+ world city  as listed by the 
GaWC's 2008 .... in Tokyo and revitalize economically lagging areas of the 
country. ... Also within the administrative boundaries of Tokyo Metropolis are two 
island... [DOC] [TLE] Honshu | island, Japan | Britannica.com [PAR] Honshu is regarded as the Japanese mainland. Much of the country's early 
history took place in its southern region. The Pacific coast is the country's main... [DOC] [TLE] What is the most populated island in Japan? | Reference.com [PAR] Full Answer. Honshu is considered to be Japan's mainland, and like the rest of 
the country, it is volcanic and mountainous. Mount Fuji, an active volcano, is the... [DOC] [TLE] What Are the Four Main Islands of Japan? - Geography - About.com [PAR] Aug 6, 2016 ... ... 6000 islands, yet only four of those are considered 'mainland' Japan. ... 
Honshu is a mountainous island and home to many of the country's... [DOC] [TLE] Japan - National Geographic Kids [PAR] Japan's nearest mainland neighbors are the Siberian region of Russia in the 
north and ... The Japanese Alps run down the center of the largest island, 
Honshu. The highest peak is Mount Fuji, a cone-shaped volcano considered 
sacred by many Japanese. ... Japanese food is very different from food in 
Western countries. [DOC] [TLE] Japan Islands - The Essential Japan Guide [PAR] The Japan islands are comprised of four large main islands  Honshu, Hokkaido, 
... Honshu is the largest of the Japan islands and also the country's mainland. [DOC] [TLE] The Geopolitics of Japan: An Island Power Adrift | Stratfor [PAR] Mar 18, 2012 ... Honshu, the central crescent-shaped island that bows out from the ... of contact 
with the Asian mainland, especially the Korean Peninsula. ... is technically 
considered the fifth home island but is much smaller ... Therefore, to form cross-
country connections, the Japanese developed a vibrant maritime culture. [DOC] [TLE] Getting to Know Japan's Stunning Islands | Explore Okinawa ... [PAR] May 26, 2014 ... The country is actually an archipelago consisting. ... Honshu is considered the 
mainland occupying 60 percent of the country with the second... [DOC] [TLE] Location and topography, Geography, Study of a cultural ... - Skwirk [PAR] Japan is not a very big country, it is only half the size of New South Wales but it ... 
The biggest island, Honshu, is the 'mainland of Japan', it is considerably ... If we 
consider that Japan can fit into New South Wales twice, this is a lot of people. [DOC] [TLE] Japan - Country - World Stories [PAR] Japan has four main islands; Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Japan's 
nearest mainland neighbours are the Siberian region of Russia in the north and 
... The highest peak in Japan is Mount Fuji, a volcano that is considered sacred 
by... [DOC] [TLE] Fast Facts: Japan | Scholastic.com [PAR] The four main islands are Honshu (the largest and most populous), Hokkaido, 
Kyushu, and ... It reluctantly opened to Western countries in the mid-1800's. ... 
The islands of Japan were probably settled by peoples migrating from the 
mainland of Asia. ... An invitation for dinner to a Japanese home is considered a 
great honor. [DOC] [TLE] Tokyo - New World Encyclopedia [PAR] Dec 23, 2015 ... Island, Honshu ... Tokyo is considered one of the world's major global cities and a 
megacity. .... in Tokyo and revitalize areas of the country which are lagging 
economically. ... This map shows the mainland portion of Tokyo. [DOC] [TLE] The development

Question: The island of Honshu is considered this country's "mainland"
Answer: Japan