I love Japan.

Ancient Japan was a place where beautiful nature and culture merged.

I live in Japan.

The legend of the White Hare of Inaba is a part of ancient Japanese mythology.

He is interested in toponymy.

He has a deep interest in toponymy.

His toponymic surname indicates the region from which his family originates.

New York follows Eastern Standard Time.

I am from Fukuoka Prefecture.

He has already finished writing the report, so we use the present perfect form.