0_Apprentice
I'm thinking of traveling. Is Japan a good idea?
1_Wizard
I have never been to Japan, but it sounds like a great idea. Go for it!
0_Apprentice
What can you tell me about its history?
1_Wizard
Apparently Japan has been inhabited since the Upper Paleolithic period.  That's a long time!
0_Apprentice
Oh wow, that's awesome. Does it have enemies?
1_Wizard
Not at the present time.  But there have been plenty of enemies in its colorful past.
0_Apprentice
What should I expect when I get there?
1_Wizard
You can expect to see 127 million other people, Japan having the tenth largest population in the world.