異国

Etymology 1
From.

Noun

 * 1) A foreign country; a foreign land; a country external to Japan.

Usage notes
While synonymous with, this latter term is more common, while 異国 is a more formal term, suggesting “foreign lands, the exotic”.

Derived terms

 * : a foreigner

Etymology 2
From.

Noun

 * 1)  A different land, a strange land.
 * 2)  A foreign country.