ಜಪಾನ್ [Japan] : land of the rising sun
/ by Ajjampura Krishnaswamy
- xxviii, 233 p. ; 22 cm.
"Land of the Rising Sun" is a common nickname for Japan, referring to its geographical position as one of the first places to see the sunrise each day. The name, derived from the Japanese words "Nihon" or "Nippon," literally means "origin of the sun" or "where the sun rises". This name reflects not only Japan's position relative to China but also its cultural and historical significance as a nation with a strong sense of identity and a history of innovation.