Aim/Goal: How did geography influence Japan?

Do Now: List 5 things you know about Japan

Homework: Write a paragraph explaining both the positives and negatives of Japan’s geography.

Japan by SatelliteJapan by Satellite

Other Nations

Geography of Japan

Japan is an island nation in Asia. Comprising a large archipelago extending

along the Pacific coast of Asia. The main island is referred to as the "Home

Island“There are also about 3,000 smaller islands,

including Okinawa Japan's total area is about the size of the

original 13 colonies.

Comparison to US

Natural Disasters

Volcanoes: There are 40 active volcanoes located in Japan

Earthquakes: There are about 1500 earthquakes per year in Japan. Only a few have been very severe.

Tsunamis: These are under sea earthquakes that cause great tidal waves

Mt. FujiMt. Fuji

Kobe Earthquake -- January Kobe Earthquake -- January 17, 199517, 1995

Tsunamis – Tidal Tsunamis – Tidal WavesWaves

Different Climates and Seasons Different Climates and Seasons in Japanin Japan

FallFall WinterWinter

SpringSpring SummerSummer

Agriculture

There is a shortage of farmland. However, the Japanese have found ways

to farm. Rice paddies occupy most of the

countrysideLower slopes of mountains are planted

with wheat, barley, sweet potatoes, beans, peas, etc.

Rice Farmer’s Rice Farmer’s Farmhouse:Farmhouse:

Okutsu Town, Okayama Okutsu Town, Okayama PrefecturePrefecture

Terrace Farming of Terrace Farming of RiceRice

CitieCitiess Sappor

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Hiroshima

Kobe Tokyo

Nagasaki

Kyoto

YokohamaNagoya

Osaka

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