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With over 3,000 islands lying along the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Japanese archipelago is prone to frequent earthquakes and has 60 active volcanoes. Much of the country is mountainous, while cities consume large areas of flat land and coastal plain. The Tokyo-Yokohama area is the largest urban concentration in the world, and 70 percent of Japan's 127 million people living along the Pacific coast stretch between Tokyo and Kyushu. The remaining slivers of cultivable land are farmed to yield maximum crops. Genorous amounts of rainfall, melting snowcaps, and deep lakes enable rice to be cultivated in near-perfect conditions.
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| Sake is the traditional rice wine of Japan. It comes in several different varieties, and was first made at least 2,000 years ago. From its origins as the "drink of the Gods" to its current status as one of the most popular drinks in the country, the history of sake is steeped in tradition, innovations, and custom. |
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