Japan

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Involved in 3 different wars.

Since the 700’s Japan has continued to borrow words from other languages.

Much of Japan’s culture has changed due to Western influences.

History

Comprised of many different islands

Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Philippine Sea, East China Sea, and the Sea of Japan.

South Korea is to the North.

Japan has 47 different prefectures.

Location

Bowing is important. Name suffixes. Very low crime rate. Over 126 million citizens. Experiences many natural

disasters each year. Has an Emperor and a

Prime Minister In Japan, the first name

follows the last name. Most last names are

related to nature.

Facts About Japan

Japan has no national flower.

Five of the most common plants are Sakura, Ume, Momiji, Matsu, and Take.

Shinto and Buddhism are Japan’s two major religions.

There are over 100 cherry tree varieties in Japan.

In Spring, hanami parties occur under blossoming trees.

More Facts About Japan

Located in Kamakura, Karagawa prefecture.

13.5 meters tall and weights about 93.1 tons.

Seated in Lotus position.

Temple is open from 7 AM to 6 PM

Opening fee is 200yen, or 150 yen for children.

Great Buddha of Kamakura

Located in Himeji, Hyogo prefecture.

Contains 83 buildings.

Severely damaged a few times.

Took 9 years to be brought back to it’s original form.

Himeji Castle

Located in Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture.

One of the museums that had been imperial mandated.

Focuses on collections of pre-modern Japanese artwork.

Opened in 1897, official name settled in 1952.

Kyoto National Museum

Expands over four prefectures, Tochigi, Gunma, Fukushima, and Niigata.

Contains shrines and temples.

Waterfalls, mausoleums, temples, shrines, the old Imperial house, mountains, a lake, a marshland, and a botanical garden.

Nikko National Park

Located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture.

Is a park-like residence.

Covers an area of 7.41 square kilometers.

Some parks open to the public.

The Imperial Palace