26. Japan

Japan

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Japan is an island nation in East Asia.

It does not have a large surface area, but it is inhabited by over hundred million people!

Japan is an important industrial nation.

Japan consists of four islands

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The nation of Japan consists of four large islands.

The northernmost Japanese island, Hokkaido, experiences a climate similar to that of Northern Europe. The winter is snowy and cloudy, and the island is covered by coniferous forests.

The largest island, Honshu, is the location of many metropolises, such as the capital city of Tokyo. The famous Mount Fuji is located close to Tokyo.

The two southern islands are called Shikoku and Kyushu. Their climate is significantly warmer than in the other islands.

The four Japanese islands contain over 50 active volcanoes. Earthquakes are also common. This is due to the fact that Japan is located at the seam between two tectonic plates. These two plates move towards one another, resulting in volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Tokyo

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Tokyo is the capital city of Japan. The Tokyo metropolitan area consists of multiple cities that have become connected to one another as their populations have grown.

The metropolitan area is one of the largest in the world. It is inhabited by over 40 million people.

Tokyo is the center of the Japanese economy and culture. The photograph on the right shows skyscrapers and the nearby Mount Fuji.

Japanese industry

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Japan is one of the leading industrial nations in the world. Japanese car manufacturers, such as Toyota, Honda and Nissan, are known everywhere in the world. The Japanese electronics and entertainment industry is also well-known, as exemplified by companies such as Sony, Nintendo and Panasonic.

The Japanese bedrock is not rich in valuable minerals. The Japanese industry is dependent on imported raw materials and energy. Despite this, Japan has grown into one of the most significant industrial nations in the world. This is the result of effective industrial methods and a focus on innovations.

Japan is located next to the Pacific Ocean

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The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on the planet. It is located east of Japan.

The Japanese shores are shallow, but the sea becomes deeper when moving away from the islands.

The sea continues to be an important source of food and livelihoods for the Japanese people. The Japanese fishing industry provides plenty of food for the demands of the nation's large population.

Seafood is an important part of Japanese cuisine, as exemplified by many traditional Japanese foods, such as sushi (pictured on the right).

Photographs from Japan

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: Mount Fuji is a famous volcano located close to the Tokyo metropolitan area.
: The city of Sapporo is located on the northern island of Hokkaido.
: Cherry blossoms are the symbol of spring.
: The Japanese railway network is comprehensive and efficient.
: The Japanese automobile industry is world-famous.
: The Japanese electronics industry is known for its video game systems.
: Manga is a typically Japanese genre and style of comic books.
: Japanese cuisine is typical to East Asia.
: Sumo wrestling is a traditional Japanese sport.

Terminology

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JAPAN
Term	Explanation
industrial nation	A nation that bases its economy on industrial production.