Japan's Pop. Density Case Study

Question 1

What is Japan’s population distribution like?

Answer 1

• unevenly distributed

- most people live in the Honshu island along the coast

Question 2

Why is Japan so densely populated in rural areas?

Answer 2

• It’s easy to grow crops in the fertile, flat and gently sloping land.
• It is easy to use farm machinery on flat land.
• The warm temperate climate allows a variety of crops to be grown.
• Good roads and railways make it possible to live in the countryside and work in the city.

Question 3

Why is Japan so densely populated in urban areas?

Answer 3

• Almost half of Japan’s population live in the areas around Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.
• Cities are built on top of flat land, which made it easier for them to be built and expanded.
• There are many ports and harbours along the coast, which has led to the input of raw materials, the export of manufactured goods, and development for a fishing industry.