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Japan

World Rankings Life Expectancy - #1 Technology #1 Economy #3 Education (Math/Science) – #4 US #28 Life Expectancy - #1 84 years (US 79) Technology #1 Economy #3 Transportation #5 US #2 World Rankings

Geography 4 Main Islands Slightly smaller than California Honshu = largest Slightly smaller than California 127,817,277 (3x population) Pop. Dens. = 836 70% mountainous Ring of Fire Earthquakes Thousands of eruptions 2011 tsunami Geography

Economy of Japan Relies heavily on imports Lack of natural resources Tertiary EA (75% of economy) Tourism (5th) 4/5 most popular world newspapers Secondary EA’s Automobiles Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Toyota Electronics Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba Primary EA – Fishing Economy of Japan

Government Draw a Venn-Diagram to compare the two governments Democratic Constitutional Monarchy Monarch (Emperor) acts as ceremonial head of state within rules of constitution (no true power) Three Branches: Legislative (Diet) House of Representatives and Councilors Voted on by citizens at age 20 (18 in 2016) Elects Prime Minister Executive (Prime Minister) PM chooses Cabinet (Economy, Environment, Transportation, etc) Judicial branches Government Shinzo Abe

Religion Shinto (84% of pop.) Buddhism (71% of pop.) Worship spirits and powers Kami In everything that is natural No images, books, commandments, or founder Found only in Japan Originated in India No worship of Gods – way of life Lead a moral life Be aware of thoughts and actions Karma follows you in every life Nirvana – Understand all things End goal of Buddhism Religion

Ancient Social Structure Tokugawa Shoguns isolated Japan from the world Began to fall behind economically and socially Shogun forced to resign by Emperor Wanted to join the rest of world (Modernize/Industrialize) End of the Samurai Emperor “Figure ruler” of Japan Shogun Military commanders appointed by Emperor who ruled Japan Daimyo Powerful warlords who owned land. Could become Shoguns. Samurai Hired by Daimyo to protect land Given land and food in exchange for protection Ancient Social Structure

The Samurai Extreme loyalty, honor, bravery, and discipline Bushido Code Seppuku – Ritualistic Suicide Show disagreement or prevent disgrace Train and practice until skills became like breathing No Mind Bokken Test The Samurai

1 reason why Japan is impacted by its geography? 2 ways Japan makes money? 3 ways Japan’s government is DIFFERENT from the US? Before You Leave 3..2..1..