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Since the earth is spherical (shaped like a ball), you can reach anywhere you want
to go from where you are by starting out in either one of a pair of opposite directions.
Starting from any longitude on earth, you can go east or you can go west, and reach
Starting from any point on the International Date Line, your trip to Japan will be quite a bit
shorter if you start out going West.
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Why is Japan time ahead of Jamaica?
In the path between Japan and Jamaica that does not cross the international date line, Japan is farther east.
What does Japan's nicknames mean?
Japan is called Land of the Rising Sun because it is on the east side of International Date Line.
Which country is just east of international date line?
Alaska, USA is just east of the International Date Line.
Is the International Date line of japan and Hawaii the same?
The International Date Line is the same for all nations.
If it is Thursday on the west of the International Date Line what day is it the east side?
If it is Thursday on the west side of the International Date Line, what day is it on the east side?
If its Thursday on the west side of the international date line what day is it on the east side?
If it is Thursday on the west side of the International Date Line, what day is it on the east side?
If it is Thursday on the west side of the International Date Line what day is it on the east side?
If it is Thursday on the west side of the International Date Line, what day is it on the east side?
What is the name of the international line where the data becomes one day earlier to the east of the line?
The International Date Line.
What continent is on the east of the international dateline?
The closest continent east of the International Date Line is North America.
What is the name of imaginary line where the date becomes one day earlier to the east of the line?
The International Date Line.
What is the name of the imaginary line where the date becomes one the east of the line day earlier to?
The International Date Line.
What day is it in New York when you leave japan at Tuesday when you cross the international dateline?
i think its wedensday becasue when you east you gain one hour and the date line is 180 degree east
