Aim/Goal: How did geography influence Japan? Do Now: List 5 things you know about Japan Homework: Write a paragraph explaining both the positives and negatives of Japan’s geography.

Japan by Satellite

Other Nations

Geography of Japan Japan is an island nation in Asia. Comprising a large archipelago extending along the Pacific coast of Asia. The main island is referred to as the "Home Island“ There are also about 3,000 smaller islands, including Okinawa Japan's total area is about the size of the original 13 colonies.

Comparison to US

Natural Disasters Volcanoes: There are 40 active volcanoes located in Japan Earthquakes: There are about 1500 earthquakes per year in Japan. Only a few have been very severe. Tsunamis: These are under sea earthquakes that cause great tidal waves

Mt. Fuji

Kobe Earthquake -- January 17, 1995

Tsunamis – Tidal Waves

Different Climates and Seasons in Japan Fall Winter SpringSummer

Agriculture There is a shortage of farmland. However, the Japanese have found ways to farm. Rice paddies occupy most of the countryside Lower slopes of mountains are planted with wheat, barley, sweet potatoes, beans, peas, etc.

Rice Farmer ’ s Farmhouse: Okutsu Town, Okayama Prefecture

Terrace Farming of Rice

Cities Sapporo Hiroshima Kobe Tokyo Nagasaki Kyoto Yokohama Nagoya Osaka

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