1. JAPAN

3. Geography Part of the Ring of Fire- many volcanoes throughout
Archipelago- Thousands of Islands
Few natural resources
Most Famous Volcano & Mountain is Mt. Fuji
Only 12% of the land can be used for farming

4. Agriculture MAIN PRODUCT:
RICE (Only thing that is self-sustained for the country)
Sugar Beets
Fruits

5. Economy 3rd Largest Free Market Economy in the World
Few natural resources so it imports all of them
World’s Largest Stock Exchange in Tokyo
Average Income: $32,600

6. Exports
Japan has many manufacturing and processing industries to convert the raw materials into goods for export. Mainly electronics, cameras, and cars.

7. Automobile Exports

8. Population
Despite Japan being numerous islands they have the 10th highest population in the world.
125 Million people
Shibuya Crossing- Busiest Pedestrian Crossing in the World

9. OSHIYA- “People-Pushers”
People employed to squeeze others onto the overcrowded subways in Tokyo & pull off any passengers that get on the subway too late

10. Education System 99% Literacy Rate
Attend Elementary & Junior High but High School is voluntary
98% go on to attend high school & they must pass entrance exams to get into it
Group needs & wants are placed in front of the Individual
School year starts in April with 3 terms.
Only have a 1 month break in the summer
No Janitors- Students clean the school

11. Religions Shintoism- 83% Buddhism- 71% Most citizens belong to both
Shinto is a religion of the heart
A formative principle of life focusing on the background of Japanese culture, code of ethics, fine arts, family & national structure
Purity- fundamental virtues of Shinto ethics (outer & inner)

12. Filial Piety Most important virtue in their culture
Respect for parents and elders
Believe that your Sensei (teacher) always knows best and you follow their instruction without any questions

13. Seijin No Hi “Coming of Age”
On the 2nd Monday in January, all people who turn 20 that year are celebrated with a huge birthday party because 20 is an important age in Japanese culture.
They will now be given more responsibilities & roles in society
Given the right to vote

14. Shogatsu Japanese New Year Celebration Celebrates from Jan 1st-3rd
Bonekei- “Year Forgetting” parties to commemorate the leaving behind of old worries & troubles