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South Korea

China

Main Islands of Japan

Did you know?

Japan is about half

the size of Alberta

The main islands in Japan are:

Hokkaido (hoe-ki-doe)

Honshu (hone-shoe)

Shikoku (she-koe-koo)

Kyushu (kyoo-shoe)

There are over 3000 smaller islands as well.

How Did the Geography of Japan Affect Its Worldview?

Who Are Their Neighbours?

Russia

Social 8

Sept 2013

Geography

Located on the Ring of Fire

73% of the country is mountainous

This means farming has to be done in valleys, along the coastline or on terraces

The Ring of Fire

Earth tremors

Occasional volcanic activity

75% of the world's active and dormant volcanoes.

Climate

Main Cities

High levels of rainfall and very humid

4 seasons

The seas moderate the climate (ie: Vancouver)

This climate makes for very productive farmland.

Food

Fish, fruit and rice make up the majority of the traditional Japanese diet.

Seaweed is also a large part of their diet.

Fun Fact: Chopsticks were created in China and brought to Japan in the 5th Century

Tokyo (Edo)

Kyoto

Osaka

Nagasaki

Hiroshima

Sapporo

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