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About japan
Japan - land of cultures and festivalsan island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea,South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is often referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun".
Climate - Predominantly temperate, but varies greatly from north to south. In the South it is tropical and as you go North it becomes cooler.
Natural Hazards - Many dormant and active volcanoes, 1,500 seismic occurrences annually.
Terrain - Mostly rugged and mountainous
Total Area - 377,915 sq. km.
Environment Current Issues - air pollution from power plant emissions results in acid rain; acidification of lakes and reservoirs degrading water quality and threatening aquatic life; Japan is one of the largest consumers of fish and tropical timber, contributing to the depletion of these resources in Asia and elsewhere
Government - Parliamentary government with a constitutional monarchy
Capital - Tokyo
Independence - May 3rd, 1947
Legal system - Civil law system based on German model; system also reflects Anglo-American influence and Japanese traditions; judicial review of legislative acts in the supreme court
Right to vote - Age 20
Chief of State - Emperor AKIHITO
Climate - Predominantly temperate, but varies greatly from north to south. In the South it is tropical and as you go North it becomes cooler.
Natural Hazards - Many dormant and active volcanoes, 1,500 seismic occurrences annually.
Terrain - Mostly rugged and mountainous
Total Area - 377,915 sq. km.
Environment Current Issues - air pollution from power plant emissions results in acid rain; acidification of lakes and reservoirs degrading water quality and threatening aquatic life; Japan is one of the largest consumers of fish and tropical timber, contributing to the depletion of these resources in Asia and elsewhere
Government - Parliamentary government with a constitutional monarchy
Capital - Tokyo
Independence - May 3rd, 1947
Legal system - Civil law system based on German model; system also reflects Anglo-American influence and Japanese traditions; judicial review of legislative acts in the supreme court
Right to vote - Age 20
Chief of State - Emperor AKIHITO
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