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Food- Japanese food has changed with the times, today most japanese meals contain: *Rice *Beans *Eggs *Flour *Fruits *Fu (wheat gluten) *Meats *Mushrooms *Noodles *Soy products *Vegetables * as well as fish and many other types of seafood. CLICK THE TAPE TO WATCH SOME JAPANESE RECPIES

Religion- Japans main religions are shinto and buddhism although there are some people who belong to different religions. religion is not a major part in the japanese lifestyle, usually the only reason for going to a church or temple is for a birth, marriage or death.

Celebrations - japanese celebrations include: *Great Fireworks Displays in Tokyo *Asakusa Houzuki-ichi (Chinese Lantern Plant Fair) *Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, Sanno Matsuri (Sanno Festival) *Aoi Matsuri Festival *Hakata Dontaku Minato Matsuri, *Bean Throwing Festivals in Shrines and Temples *Kyoto Jidai Matsuri *Sendai Tanabata Festival *Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival *Sanja Matsuri Festival *Tokyo Asakusa *Obon Festival *Kyoto Gion Festival *Aomori Nebuta Festival *Tanabata -Star Festival *Sapporo Snow Festival *Todaiji Omizutori - Water and Fire festival in Nara ,Setsubun *Mame Maki *Japanese Plum Festivals

Music-modern japanese music include sounds of rock, electro, punk, folk, metal, reggae, salsa, and tango to country music and hip hop, in traditional times the music had no specific beats and was very calm CLICK THE TAPE TO PLAY SOME MUSIC

Employment- one of the unique features of the japanese employment system is that jobs are permanent there is no sacking or firing

Languages- The Japanese language is a Japonic language this means it is related to the Okinawan language (Ryukyuan), other languages are spoken but they are very rarely used so it is not taken into consideration much, the Japanese use three different writing types to write with the first 1. Modified Chinese Characters Called 'Kanji' 2. Another 2 Sets of Chinese Characters Called 'Hiragana' and 'Katakana 3.And The Latin Alphabet For Numerals Usually Arabic is used but sometimes Sino-Japanese Numerals are used

Languages- The Japanese language is a Japonic language this means it is related to the Okinawan language (Ryukyuan)

Traditions- examples of japanese traditions include: *Geisha *Kimono's *Yukuta *Japanese Gardens *Tea Ceremonies *Cherry blossoms *Festivals *Sumo Wrestling *Japanese Traditional Music *Autumn Leaves *Japanese Plum's *Public Bath

Flora/Fauna- In japan there are large amounts of flora native to japan, infact there is over 119 different types of flora unique to japan, however Japan does not have many animals native to the country some sources state the there are less than ten species native to Japan

Imports/Exports (Trade) - One thing that assists japans trade greatly is, the fact that japan is a very industrious country allowing it to produce many products. However, unfortunatly because Japan has a lack of resources, japan must import most of the materials for the large amount of industry they have. The fact that they must import most of their materials makes Japanese trade very productive, Japan must import the parts and export the products

Tourism/Famous Landmarks - Famous Landmarks in Japan include: -*Itsukushima and Mt. Misen *Izumo *Shimane *Hry-ji (Ikaruga, Nara) *Himeji Castle (Himeji, Hygo) *Kamakura *Kobe *Kyoto *Mount Fuji *Nara Nagasaki *Nikko *Tokyo

Housing- two types of property exist in japan:the single-family detached house and the multiple-unit building, either owned by a person or company or they are rented out by land-lords. Overall Housing in Japan is fairly modern especially Hiroshima which was rebuilt after World War||

Resources-Japan does not have many resources which means they must import most of their resources

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