Japan is a country lying off the east coast of Asia. It consists of a great string of islands.
Japan experiences many earthquake tremors yearly.
Most of them are minor, though major earthquakes have caused considerable damage and loss of life. Offshore earthquakes can produce tsunamis, massive ocean waves that can wreak destruction along the Pacific shore. Violent volcanic eruptions occur frequently. Things to Do Art Cherry Blossoms Blow paint tree trunks. On white paper, use watered-down black paint and a straw.