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