Map of Japan
Japan
Interesting Facts:
Japanese is the Official Language spoken in Japan
The number of people, population, who live in Japan is 127,288,416
In the big cities of Japan, trains, subways and buses are the preferred method of transportation
People do not usually use cars in the cities, but cars and trucks are found in rural areas
People in Japan respect age and experience so everyone honors and respects their elderly
Japanese families believe that the condition of the family is more importantthan the condition of an individual in that family
The highest mountain in Japan is Mt. Fuji, which is an active volcano
Japan experiences around 3 mild earthquakes every day, with an average of around 1500 each year
Japan is the largest automobile producer in the world
The famous art of paper folding known as‘Origami’ also hails from Japan
The traditional dress for women is known as ’Kimono’.
Japanese eat with chopsticks called ‘Hashi’.
Japanese enjoy slurping while eating; it symbolizes that the food is delicious.
Rice is the staple diet of Japanese with tea served with practically all the meals.
There are about 200 volcanoes in Japan
In Japan, the teachers move from class to class and thestudents stay in one room
Emperor of Japan -
His Imperial Majesty Akihito
Emperor Akihito is the 125th Emperor of Japan
The Emperor has the highest honor in all of Japan
Government –
The head of the government is the Emperor
The Emperor is the symbol of the state and of the unity of the Japanese people
The National Diet of Japan is Japan's legislature.
It consists of two Houses:
(1) The House of Representatives of Japan
(2) The House of Councillors.
Both houses of the Diet are directly elected under a parallel voting system. They develop the laws of Japan
Japanese Money
In Japan money is called Okane, and is pronounced (oh-kah-neh)
The basic coin in Japan is the Yen, it is similar to our penny in America
A long time ago, the Japanese people would put a hole in the middle of their coins and place a string through it. The men would wear their money around their necks
Today, the tradition is still in practice. The Yen, the 5 Yen, and the 50 Yen all have holes in the middle of them.
The Japanese also has paper money that usually comes in amounts of 1,000 yens and 10,000 yens
Industries In Japan
Robodex Fashion Show Yokohama, Japan
Other Industries in Japan Includes:
machinery and equipment
metals and metal products
textiles
agriculture
forestry
fishing
autos
chemicals
electrical and electronic equipment
processed foods
gold mining
magnesium mining
silver mining
Agriculture,forestry, fishing and mining
form the primary sector of industry of the Japanese economy. but together they account for only 1.3% of gross national product.
Agricultural Products
of Japan
Rice is Japan's most important agricultural product
But they also produce:
fruits
vegetables
livestock
soybeans
barley
beans
milk
silk
fish
The agricultural economy is highly subsidized and protected.
Japan maintains an overall agricultural self-sufficiency rate of about 40% on fewer than 4.6 million cultivated hectares (14 million acres).
Farmers are also growing....
Square watermelons
Watermelons in Japan can cost up to $100 each
Religion in Japan
Most Japanese people do not believe in One God, but that everything is a divine spirit and the gods of heaven, and earth.
This includes insects, shrines, beasts, birds, plants, seas, waterfalls, mountains, storms, rocks, winds, and their ancestors
Japanese people believe in heaven and the underworldwith strong beliefs in the spirits of the dead returning to earth
The greatest sin in Japan is to loose face by violating the social codes that the Japanese people live by
Famous Landmarks of Japan
Narita-san Shinso-ji
Temple
This temple attracts around ten million visitors a year
Tokyo's Imperial Palace
and the Niju-bashi Bridge
The Niju-bashi Bridge is an access bridge that is across the moat of the Imperial Palace
The only two times a year the Imperial Palace is open to the public is on January 2nd and on the birthday of the Emperor,which is December 23rd.
Myojoji Temple Statue
The statue is a wooden Buddha located in the Myojoji Temple
The statue is located in the Buddhist temple, Myojoji
The temple was founded in the year 1294
Japanese Arts
The Japanese are known for:
* The koto is one of the most
popular Japanese musical
instruments
* Wadaiko drumming
* Painting
* Pottery
* Sculptures in wood and bronze
* Ink painting on silk and paper
Japanese Food
Sushi
Japan is known for many things, but Sushi, rice and chopsticks are among their most famous.
A Japanese proverb says this about sushi,
"Eat it raw first of all, then grill it, and boil as the last resort"
Sushi is a fish meal that is considered best when the fish is very fresh and raw
Japan's Favorite Foods
Did You Know...
The biggest exporter of frog's legs in the world is Japan
In Japan, the most popular topping for pizza is Squid
In Japan, whale is a delicacy
Other favorite Foods Are:
Rice foods
Curries
Seafood
Green tea and
Dried octopus and squid
Sea Mammal
Seaweed
Shell fish
Sushi
Sukiyaki: vegetables, tofu and beef cooked in a pot, dipped in a raw egg
Okonomiyaki: pancake with a variety of ingredients and toppings
Udon/zoba:Japanese noodles
Gyoza: dumplings of Chinese origin
Shabu shabu: Japanese meat fondue
Japanese Girl eating a Whale Burger
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