Location Eastern Asia Between the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan Nine Regions Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa Each region has its own dialect, customs, and unique traditional culture Population 127,078,679 Compares to the size of California
Mild and humid Four distinct seasons Winter Spring Summer Autumn/ Fall Differs from one region to the other Japan stretches north to south
Sea of Japan snowy Pacific Ocean Side of Japan Fairly warm Little to no precipitation
Warm Calm winds Month long rainy season beginning mid-June
Sunny Very hot and humid Homes and workplaces are usually always air conditioned Late Summer Tropical storms in the pacific
Tropical storms Typhoons when they reach Japan Southwestern districts
Hinomaru National Flag in 19 th century Red Disc represents the sun
Meal Gohan Traditional Mean White rice Main dish Fish or meat Side dish Cooked vegetables Soup Miso soup
Kimono Silk Large sleeves Shoulder to heel Tied with wide belt Obi Worn on special occasions Shichi-Go-San festival Weddings graduation
Airports with paved runways 32 without paved runways House Phones Users million Cell Phones Users million Internet Users million
Why do Japanese take off their shoes before entering their house? Eat their meals on tatami mats and sleep on futons on the tatami floor Slippers are not worn on tatami floor Genkan Entrance way which is the lowest room in the house
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