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Economy and finance
Currency: yen (¥)
Type of economy: capitalist, Western.
Health of economy: Japan is the world's third largest economy;
however, huge government debt and the cost of repairing the damage
caused by the 2011 earthquake have caused a recession in the
country. Although Japan is slowly recovering, it is also feeling the
effects of weak demand for exports and a sharp downturn in business
investment. Economic recovery will depend partly on how the economy
deals with an ageing population and the attitudes of younger
generations, many of whom do not share the same work ethic as their
parents.
Unemployment rate: 4.5% (Statistics Bureau of Japan, 2011).
Main exports: cars, electronic devices and computers.
Culture
The Japanese culture has many influences from neighbouring continents such
as Europe and North America. The traditional culture comprises of many old
customs extravagant costumes and their cuisine. The Japanese culture is
made up of many traditions some of which are Tea ceremonies, Geishas,
Cherry Blossoms, Sumos, Japanese swords, Festivals etc.
Land and Climate
Most of Japan has a humid Monsoon climate with strong winds the weather
can get very hot during the summer months and very wet and cold during the
winter months it also snows it gets up to -9 degrees Celsius. Japan has four
distinct seasons.
Japan is made up of four large islands and 4,000 little ones. The names of the
four main islands are Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and Hokkaido. The largest is
Honshu this is where the capital Tokyo is situated. Japan is well known for its
highest mountain mount Fuji; infact 70% of japans landscape is mountainous.
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