NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS. PART ONE: GEOGRAPHICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS.
What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?
description
Transcript of What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?
![Page 1: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Do Now: What geographic features in our area impact us?
What aspects of living in/near NYC do you dislike?
![Page 2: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?
![Page 3: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Why did I include this map as part of geography?
![Page 4: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
How has Japan’s geography impacted its development?
(use the map here to help with the 1st and/or 4th box. Feel free to walk to the front).
![Page 5: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
How has Japan’s geography impacted its development?
• Mountains:- Difficult to unite- Overcrowded plains and lowlands- Development of terrace farming- National symbols: Mt.Fuji !
![Page 6: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
![Page 7: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
How has Japan’s geography impacted its development?
• Few natural resources:- Must rely on trade! (esp. in modern times)- Few resources helped to create
hardworking, resourceful society
![Page 8: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
How has Japan’s geography impacted its development?
• Archipelago w/ 4 main islands:– seas protected Japan (Korea as a buffer) and
helped make it a unique culture (Ethnocentric)– Long coastline excellent fishing industry– Hard to unify:
• More clan based• Come to use a feudal system
![Page 9: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
How has Japan’s geography impacted its development?
• Located on the “ring of fire”- Prone to have coastal towns destroyed,
resources destroyed- Influence religious views- Different architecture- 2011 Tsunami:
![Page 10: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
How does Japan’s geography affect Japanese lifestyle…?
• Desk activity
![Page 11: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Space becomes SO valued to the point where it will affect all
parts of their lifestyle…
![Page 12: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Living in a small island nation 80% covered in forests and mountains isn't easy, especially when there are 127 million of you. Japan: Overcrowded from Cradle to Grave graphically illustrates how Japan's citizens cope with overcrowding everywhere; all the time
![Page 13: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
These streets were made for walking
![Page 14: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Subways like Rolling Sardine Cans
![Page 15: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Packed Parks
![Page 16: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Overcrowded Graveyards Provide No Final Escape
![Page 17: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Cheapest Hotels
![Page 18: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Have a great (but cheap) sleep
![Page 19: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Japanese apartments
![Page 20: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
![Page 21: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Overcrowding
• High population density• Size of California but with ½
pop of USA• Land and space are expensive-
golf, parking, etc.
![Page 22: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Japanese Home Life• Many Japanese live in small
apartments • Maximum use of space-living
rooms double as bedrooms, etc. • Many Japanese sleep on Futons
which can be stored away during the day
![Page 23: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Group Harmony over Personal Freedom
• Fits with Confucian (family first) and Buddhist beliefs (no selfish desires)
• Strong pressure to “fit-in”• The nail that sticks up gets
hammered down• Very polite society/little crime or
litter
![Page 24: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Miscellaneous
• Great respect for nature-Japanese gardens
• Great respect for space-feng shui
• “Smaller is better”-cars, electronics, etc.
![Page 25: What are the geographical characteristics of Japan?](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062218/56816692550346895dda6f7d/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inA-36YRV0Y&eurl=http://inventorspot.com/articles/six_startling_scenes_overcrowded_6802
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg9qnWg9kak