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Saitama
Japan is an island country in East Asia. It is 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. Its capital and largest city is Tokyo. It has the world's 10th largest population. It is world's largest international creditor and is the sixth largest exporter and importer and is a member of the United Nations. And it is a leading nation in the fields of scientific research, technology, machinery, and medical research with the world's third largest budget for research and development.
Saitama is the capital and the most crowded city of Saitama region in Japan. It was created by the merger of the cities of Urawa, Omiya and Yono in 2001. It has been a city designated by government ordinance since 2003. In 2006, the population of the city was 1,182,115 and an area of 217.49 square kilometers. The city was founded on May 1, 2001 and was designated on April 1, 2003 by government ordinance. Saitama has been a regional transportation hub for both passengers and cargo. The radial traffic to and from Tokyo and the arc traffic bypassing Tokyo often merge there.
Japan is a popular travel destination for visitors and globe trotters from all over the world who appreciate its beautiful landscapes, rich culture, various local cuisine, hospitality and safety.
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