1 The lines running east-west represent degrees of latitude which is measured from the equator in an north and south direction. 2  These lines are known also as parallels. 3  The geographic grid used on the globe is based on the division of a circle in 360 degrees.
Time in Hours. Hours of the day are signified with the suffix ï½æ (ji), meaning âhourâ. This is equivalent to â_ oâclockâ in English. Time in hours is frequently written using both the Kanji and the Arabic numerals. Youâll also see them in digital clock form as well â 1:00, 2:00, etc. The suffix -ji can be considered a counter, and as with any counter, it is always used with a particular pronunciation of the numbers that have several.
Schedule a phone call from London, United Kingdom to Japan. If you live in London, United Kingdom and you want to call a friend in Japan, you can try calling them between 11:00 PM and 3:00 PM your time. This will be between 7AM - 11PM their time, since Japan is 8 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom. If you're available any time, but you want to reach someone in Japan at work, you may want to try between 1:00 AM and 9:00 AM your time. This is the best time to reach them from 9AM - 5PM during normal working hours.