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Ocean off the coast of the Asian continent. It is made up of four main islands and

more than 3,000 smaller ones. The Japanese people have a distinctive culture based on traditions built up over thousands of years. They have their own language and script. School children all learn to read and write both in the traditional script and using letters. Social rules in Japan are strict, and respect and politeness are considered very important. Most people bow when greeting one another, for example. Japan is a very modern country, however, with one of the world’s most technologically advanced societies. Its economy is based on the development and production of cutting-edge electronics and vehicles, and most families have the latest consumer goods.

EARTHQUAKESThe islands of Japan are situated in an area where four of Earth’s tectonic plates meet. This causes frequent earthquakes. Japanese school children are taught how to keep safe during an earthquake by sheltering in a doorway or under a table.

RELIGIONS OF JAPANMany Japanese people follow a mix of the Shinto and Buddhist religions, attending wedding blessings in Shinto shrines and funerals in Buddhist temples. Buddhism originated in India and arrived in Japan in the 6th century, whereas the Shinto faith is native to Japan. Respect for nature is especially important in the Shinto religion. Many natural locations such as Mount Fuji are considered sacred.

Mount Fuji, a dormant volcano

OVERCROWDINGMost of the country’s 127 million people live in cities in the flatter, coastal areas. Tokyo and Osaka are very crowded, and homes here are usually very small and are designed to make the most of the limited space.

FASHION IN JAPANOn ordinary days, Japanese people usually wear western-style clothes. Most children have a school uniform. On festival days, such as Children’s Day, many people prefer to wear

the traditional kimono. Women’s kimonos are often made of colorful silk, decorated with beautiful designs.

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