Going the Distance in Japan

by Andy Heather
Article by Wayne Hemrick
Distance conversion is a serious issue for US citizens planning to travel in Japan, because like almost every other country on earth, Japan uses the metric system for weights and measures. While many places online publish a distance conversion chart or can sell you a distance conversion calculator with this function, it's not a bad idea to be somewhat familiar with the metric system. Knowing something about the metric system will make you a more

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