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Japan Hotels and Resorts - Japan consists of several thousands of islands, of which Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku are the four largest. Japan's closest neighbours are Korea, Russia and China. The Sea of Japan separates the Asian continent from the Japanese archipelago. Japan's area is larger than, for example, Germany's and comparable to the one of Italy or California. Japan's northernmost islands are located approximately on same geographical latitude as Milan or Portland while her southernmost islands are about on the same latitude as the Bahamas. In other words, Japan's North South extension equals about the distance from Oslo to Naples. More than 50% of the area of Japan is mountainous and covered by forests. Japan is politically structured in 8 regions and 47 prefectures.

Due to the large North South extension of the country, the climate varies strongly in different regions. The climate in most of the major cities, including Tokyo, is temperate to subtropic and consists of four seasons. The winter is mild and the summer is hot and humid. There is a rainy season in early summer, and typhoons hit parts of the country every year during late summer. The climate of the northern island of Hokkaido is colder, and snow storms occur frequently during winter. In Okinawa, on the other hand, the mean temperature of January is a warm 16 degrees Celsius.

Swissotel Nankai Hotel Osaka Japan (formerly Nankai South Tower Hotel) 1-60 Namba 5-Chome Chuo-Ku Osaka 5420076 Japan Hotel Rating: Reserve Inquire View Rates

Ideally located in the fashionable Namba district of prosperous Osaka, the jewel in the crown of this important commercial centre is the glittering Swissotel Nankai Hotel. Thirty-six storeys of opulent luxury rise high above the fashionable Namba area of the city. Hidden within the hotel are spacious rooms, luxurious suites and a wealth of first-class dining and executive facilities. From the moment you walk into the cool, bright elegance of the sensational marble foyer, you know you have really arrived.

ACCOMMODATION: Comfort and harmony are apparent in the spacious and carefully appointed 548 guest rooms. Interiors and facilities provide a relaxation for business executives and leisure travellers alike. Each guest room includes a fully-stocked refrigerator / mini-bar, cable TV featuring in-room movies, international telephone, 24-hours room service, comfortable beds, adjustable temperature control system, and advanced media facilities. HOTEL FACILITIES: International restaurants and bars include French cuisine in a traditional French decor, Japanese cuisine, including sukiyaki, sushi, and teppan-yaki enhanced by a Japanese garden, an array of Cantonese-style cuisine in the elegant Chinese restaurant, and a varied menu in the Sky Lounge on the top floor, offering breathtaking views of the city of Osaka. Also located in the hotel are shopping facilities, fitness facilities, business facilities and banquet facilities.