1. Japan
Drawing conclusions

2. Begin reading page 651
Read through page 655 You have 20 minutes to complete this reading Understanding the “big picture” in geography is to draw conclusions from individual features or events to form an opinion (based on facts and common sense) about the meaning of the occurrence.

3. Answer the following questions:
What aspects of Japanese culture have been influenced by other countries? Which countries?
How did these countries provide influence?
What aspects of Japanese culture are unique to Japan? Why are these unique to Japan?
Hint: Your answers should include language, religion, art, music, government, architecture, important cultural traditions.