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JAPAN
BASIC INFORMATION Location
Eastern AsiaBetween the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Japan
Nine RegionsHokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki,
Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, OkinawaEach region has its own dialect, customs,
and unique traditional culture Population
127,078,679 Compares to the size of California
CLIMATE Mild and humid Four distinct seasons
WinterSpringSummerAutumn/ Fall
Differs from one region to the other Japan stretches north to south
WINTER Sea of Japan
snowy Pacific Ocean Side
of JapanFairly warmLittle to no
precipitation
SPRING Warm Calm winds Month long rainy season beginning mid-June
SUMMER Sunny Very hot and
humidHomes and
workplaces are usually always air conditioned
Late SummerTropical storms in
the pacific
AUTUMN/ FALL
Tropical stormsTyphoons when they reach Japan
Southwestern districts
FLAG
Hinomaru National Flag in 19th century Red Disc represents the sun
FOOD Meal
GohanTraditional Mean
White rice Main dish
Fish or meat Side dish
Cooked vegetables Soup
Miso soup
DRESS Kimono
SilkLarge sleevesShoulder to heelTied with wide belt
ObiWorn on special
occasions Shichi-Go-San
festival Weddings graduation
INTERESTING FACTS Airports
176 144 with paved runways 32 without paved runways
House Phones Users47.579 million
Cell Phones Users110.395 million
Internet Users90.91 million
INTERESTING FACTS CONT.
Why do Japanese take off their shoes before entering their house? Eat their meals on
tatami mats and sleep on futons on the tatami floor Slippers are not worn on
tatami floor Genkan
Entrance way which is the lowest room in the house
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ja.html
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/index.html