Japan
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
FUN FACTS!
- Japanese are the longest lived people in the world
- Baseball and golf are popular national sports
- Japans population is more than 125 million people
Photo by Geert Orye
BASIC FACTS
- The capital is Tokyo
- Population is about:127,253,075
- The national anthem is called Kimigayo
Photo by pjan vandaele
TEMPERATURE
- Japan has tropical hurricanes and occasional volcano erruptions
- Japan is subject to typhoons in august and september
- Mild earthquakes are fairly common
Photo by Marcos S. González Valdés
ISLANDS
- Japan consists of 4 main islands- Haikkado, Kyushu, Shikoku
- There are 4 main islands but thousands of smaller ones
- Japans transportation system is extremely efficient
Photo by Sprengben [why not get a friend]
HOLIDAYS
- National holidays include New Years, and the cherry blossom festival
- People will take several days off work surrounding New Years
- Children often receive money from grand parents and parents during New Years
Photo by CTG/SF
SCHOOL
- For Japan children's studies are extremely important
- Students are expected to try their hardest and take academics seriously
- Primary schools begin at age 6
Photo by RageZ
OTHER FACTS
- Japan is one of the worlds most advanced and wealthy nations
- Origami turtles and cranes are symbols of eternity and long life
- Emperor Akihito is head of state but has no governing power
Photo by JapanDave
