1. V. Japan

3. I think I’m turning Japanese

4. A. Geography “Land of the Rising Sun”
It was once believed that no one lived to the east of Japan
Japan is about the same size as California
Has four times the population of California

5. Japanese Flag

6. B. Forced Opening
1853 – United States makes first contact with Japan in 200 years
Matthew C. Perry – Was sent by the United States to Japan to negotiate a trade agreement
Show of American power forced Japan to open to the West

7. Not this Matthew Perry

8. This Matthew Perry

9. C. Meiji Restoration
1867 – Group of samurais overthrew Japan’s government
Meiji Restoration – Period in which emperors ruled Japan
Became wealthy and powerful during this time

10. D. World War II
Japan’s leaders sided with the Nazis during World War II
United States refused to sell oil to Japan
Pearl Harbor – Was attacked by the Japanese December 7, 1941
Hiroshima and Nagasaki – United States dropped atomic bombs on these two cities ending World War II

11. U.S.S. Arizona Memorial

12. E. American Occupation 1945-1952 – American army ruled Japan
Only time in Japanese history it was ruled by a foreign power
Helped Japan rebuild and create one of the world’s best economies

14. F. Japanese Culture Homogeneous – Population of mostly the same people
Value the group instead of the individual
Children display respect to their elders
Put the needs of the elderly over the needs of young people

15. Sushi Anyone?

16. G. Urban Living 90% - Of Japan’s population live in urban areas
Majority of people live in apartment buildings
Cost of homes is very expensive in Japan due to limited space

17. Japanese Mall

18. H. Women’s Work 2/5th of Japanese women work outside the home
Traditional role of women – Mother and housekeeper
Very few Japanese women hold management jobs