The term 'Japan, to the Japanese' can be summarized by the word 'NIPPON', which is a 6-letter word. NIPPON is the Japanese name for Japan and is derived from the Chinese characters for 'sun origin'. It is used as an alternative to the official name of Japan, which is 'NIHON'. NIPPON is often used in formal contexts, such as on coins and stamps, and is also used in the names of many Japanese companies and organizations.