Japan Case Study Flashcards
Where is it located?
Northeast Asia
To the east of the Eurasian continent
Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Okhotsk, Sea of Japan and East China sea
What plate boundary is it?
Convergent
Eurasian plate subducted by Pacific and Philippine plate.
What is Japan’s most active volcano and where is it located?
Sakurajima, located on the southern island of Kyushu
What is Japan’s Population?
125.1 million
What is Japan’s Population structure?
Sex ratio - 95.39 males per 100 females.
61.53 million males
64.52 million females
Japan’s Vulnerabilities
Demographics, Finance, Perception of risk, preparation, prediction and Monitoring
Why is Japan’s Demographics a vulnerability
Elderly citizens are among the most affected by disasters. After the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, over 56% of those who died were aged 65 or older
Why is Japan’s finance a vulnerability
aging population and shrinking workforce, dependence on external markets, deflation and stagnant growth,
Explain Japan’s perception of risk
Japan has one of the world’s most advanced disaster preparedness systems, including early warning systems, strict building codes, public education, evacuation plans, and shelters.
What are the problems of sustainable management
Complex risk perception
Lack of knowledge or insufficient understanding
Limited access to information
High population density
Dependence on hazard-prone areas
Complex risk perception
Japan’s cultural and historical connection to nature shapes how people view risks. Traditional practices, Shinto beliefs, and past experiences influence how communities understand and respond to hazards, resulting in different levels of preparedness in different areas.
Japan is a disaster hotspot, what disasters do they experience?
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Tsunamis
Tropical storms
Mass movements
