Explanation by: Ranjeet
Japan is also known as Nippon. The characters that make up Japan's name mean 'sun origin, which is why Japan is sometimes referred to as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'. Nippon means 'sun origin and is often translated as Land of the Rising Sun. This nomenclature comes from Japanese missions to Imperial China and refers to Japan's eastward position relative to China. Before Nihon came into official use, Japan was known as Wa.
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The name "Nippon" (日本) means "Origin of the Sun" or "Land of the Rising Sun" in Japanese. This name comes from Japan's eastern position relative to China, where the Sun rises. Other options: (A) Land of volcanoes and earthquakes → Japan has many volcanoes and earthquakes, but this is not the meaning of "Nippon." (B) Land of northern lights → The northern lights are mostly visible in polar regions, not Japan. (D) Land of Pagodas → Pagodas are found in Japan, but the term "Nippon" does not mean this.
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