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Geography Insights: Japan's Physical, Economic, and Cultural Diversity

Explore the archipelago nation of Japan, known for its mountainous terrain, reclaimed land, advanced technology, and rich cultural heritage. Discover the economic challenges faced by this resilient nation today.

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Geography Insights: Japan's Physical, Economic, and Cultural Diversity

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  1. What are the Physical, Economic and Cultural Geography of Japan? Global History & Geography Br. Siraj January 5, 2020

  2. Physical Geography of Japan • Japan is an Archipelago • 143,000 Square Miles • 4 Main Islands • Hokkaido • Honshu • Kyushu • Shikoku • Mostly Mountainous -80% • Only about 15% is arable Teacher: Br. Siraj (Global History)

  3. Map of Japan Teacher: Br. Siraj (Global History)

  4. Physical Geography of Japan • Reclaiming Land from the sea for agriculture and terrace farming • It has many rivers – very few are navigable • Climate is determined by: • Ocean current • Latitude • Proximity to Continental Asia • Elevation • Natural Disasters are Common: • Volcanoes, Tsunamis, Typhoons and Earthquakes Teacher: Br. Siraj (Global History)

  5. Economic Geography of Japan • Very Little Natural Resources – Imports its energy sources and other raw materials • Mostly Manufacturing • Economy Destroyed in World War II • Recovered Quickly After World War II • People’s Characteristics: Patriotic, Hardworking, Highly skilled • Technology • U.S. Assistance • Restrictions on the Military • Government Assistance Teacher: Br. Siraj (Global History)

  6. Economy of Japan • Main Products of Japan: • Heavy Industry • Automobile • Electronics • Textile • Optical • Ship building • Fishing • Rice Production • Big Business families known as Zaibatsuscontrol most big businesses. Teacher: Br. Siraj (Global History)

  7. Cultural Geography of Japan • Early People Came from Northern Asia, China, South East Asia, and Korea. • They Intermingled and Created the Japanese • Mostly Homogeneous • One Outcaste – Eta/Ainu. • Shintoism: Earliest Religion • Zen Buddhism: Introduced from China Teacher: Br. Siraj (Global History)

  8. Homework • What economic problems are being faced by Japan today? Explain your answer. Teacher: Br. Siraj (Global History)

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