j a p a n t o d a y
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JAPAN TODAY
PRESENTED BY: JOSH
&NIKKI
Japan’s government is a “constitutional monarchy”
There is a Japanese emperor but his power is very limited.
Power is held mainly by the prime minister of Japan The prime minister is elected by the emperor after
being nominated by the house of representatives
The government consists of a house of representatives containing 480 seats. Much like the US.
GOVERNMENT
IMPERIAL SEALOfficial government seal
Japan consists of a total of 6,852 island running down the coast of Asia.
Its main islands are, Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikou, and Kyushu
About 73% of Japan is forested, mountainous, and uninhabitable for agricultural, industrial, or residential use
Japan is located directly on the ring of fire. Resulting in frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
GEOGRAPHY
The climate of Japan is usually stable throughout the year, but there can be key changes from north to south.
The average temperature for Japan during winter is 41 degrees f.
During summer the temp. is about 77 degrees The highest temp. ever recorded in Japan was
105 degrees.
climate
After the end of World War II, Japan experienced an industrial boom. As a result, widespread pollution
Several environment protection laws were put in place in 1970.
Main problems include urban air pollution, waste management, water eutrophication, nature conservation, and chemical management
ENVIORMENT
Japan has one of the largest military budget in the world
Japan contributed non-combatant troops to the Iraq war but withdrew
Japan military provided naval and air support during the last days of the Iraq war. This was Japan’s first military activity overseas since WW2
MILITARY
Japan has the third largest economy in the world
Japan uses “yen” as currency 1 US dollar is equal to about 81.6200 yen
Japan has an unemployment rate of 4%
Japan’s main exports are machinery, chemicals, fossil fuels, raw materials and other stuff
ECONOMY
Japan is the leader in technology and science
Japan leads in fundamental science research
Japan has the third largest budget for science and technology research.
technology
On march 11, 2011 an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.9 struck Japan
Over 10,000 dead
Tsunami 10m high was triggered
Earthquake caused nuclear meltdown. Threat level 7. highest nuclear threat level since Cherybole
CRISIS IN JAPAN
