Japan Government, Economy and more

Japan’s Economy The Japanese economy is the third largest in the world. Only the USA and China have a higher GNP. The Japanese economy is the third largest in the world. Only the USA and China have a higher GNP. The Japanese currency is the Yen. Japan has capitalism as its economic system. The Japanese currency is the Yen. Japan has capitalism as its economic system. Exports: Japan's main export goods are cars, electronic devices and computers. Exports: Japan's main export goods are cars, electronic devices and computers. – Most important trade partners are China and the USA, followed by South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Germany. Imports: Raw materials such as oil, foodstuffs and wood. Imports: Raw materials such as oil, foodstuffs and wood. – Major supplier is China, followed by the USA, Australia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates. Industries: Manufacturing, construction, distribution, real estate, services, and communication are Japan's major industries today. Agriculture makes up only about two percent of the GNP. Most important agricultural product is rice. Resources of raw materials are very limited and the mining industry rather small. Industries: Manufacturing, construction, distribution, real estate, services, and communication are Japan's major industries today. Agriculture makes up only about two percent of the GNP. Most important agricultural product is rice. Resources of raw materials are very limited and the mining industry rather small earthquake and tsunami damage caused an economic setback for Japan earthquake and tsunami damage caused an economic setback for Japan.

PIE CHART CHALLENGE Here is a list of the top 10 exports of Japan. Create a pie chart to show Japans total exports Here is a list of the top 10 exports of Japan. Create a pie chart to show Japans total exports How much money total does Japan make from its exports? How much money total does Japan make from its exports? Japan’s Top 10 Exports 1.Vehicles excluding trains and streetcars: $148,516,005,000 (20.8% of total exports) 2.Machinery: $135,170,603,000 (18.9%) 3.Electronic equipment: $108,196,915,000 (15.1%) 4.Optical, technical and medical apparatus: $40,098,608,000 (5.6%) 5.Iron and steel: $35,354,109,000 (4.9%) 6.Organic chemicals: $26,338,964,000 (3.7%) 7.Plastics: $25,687,461,000 (3.6%) 8.Mineral fuels including oil: $16,620,425,000 (2.3%) 9.Ships, boats and other floating structures: $15,559,127,000 (2.2%) 10.Articles of iron or steel: $13,464,169,000 (1.9%)

Cool Electronics that Japan Makes Asimo Nissan Factory

Japan’s Government Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary government Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary government Head of state is an emperor (ceremonial) Head of state is an emperor (ceremonial) Emperor: Akihito (since 1989) ceremonial Emperor: Akihito (since 1989) ceremonial Prime Minister: Shinzo Abe (elected in 2012) Prime Minister: Shinzo Abe (elected in 2012) The government is run by a prime minister (like our president) who is elected The government is run by a prime minister (like our president) who is elected Parliament is like our Congress Parliament is like our Congress People have high rights and full liberties like usPeople have high rights and full liberties like us

JAPANESE CULTURE Culture Shock with Nick Cheadle- cool show Culture Shock with Nick Cheadle- cool show Culture Shock with Nick Cheadle Culture Shock with Nick Cheadle 100% literacy rate 100% literacy rate Most of the population lives in urban areas Most of the population lives in urban areas – 4 major cities: Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya & Osaka all VERY modern Religions are Shinto and Buddhism Religions are Shinto and Buddhism Life expectancy-83 Life expectancy-83 Per capita inc $36,000 Per capita inc $36,000 Family is center of life, respect for elders is huge. Family is center of life, respect for elders is huge. Art & Entertainment: Haiku (short poems)Judo & Karate, Sumo Wrestling, baseball, Japanamation, Kabuki Theatre Art & Entertainment: Haiku (short poems)Judo & Karate, Sumo Wrestling, baseball, Japanamation, Kabuki TheatreSumo Wrestling Kabuki TheatreSumo Wrestling Kabuki Theatre

FOR AFTER THE SUMMATIVE Slide below are for the 3 days after the summative but before spring break

Martial Arts “Fight Science” Samurai kitana Bo Staff Power of Punch and Kick Ninja Girl Stealth Fighting Kick Fight Science Full Documentary

Haikus Haiku Battle how to write a haiku Haikus are Japanese poems that follow the Syllable pattern They are usually about nature – Ex. “Sand scatters the beach Waves crash on the sandy shore Blue water shimmers” 9

HAIKU INSPIRATION Use the following pictures to write a HAIKU in your groups on the dry erase board 10

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NOW…write one on your own Use the paper provided 16