Japan & The Koreas Flashcards
What are the four main islands of Japan?
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu
What country is one of the most densely populated countries in the world?
Japan
What country’s population is rapidly declining at a concerning rate despite their high-ranking life expectancy?
Japan
What are the main causes for Japan’s Aging Population?
High Educational Obtainment, Increased women in the workforce, late marriages/families, small living spaces, & high costs of childcare (education).
CBR
Crude Birth Rate - annual number of births per 1000 people
CDR
Crude Death Rate - annual number of dates per 1000 people
What are the stages for a Demographic Transition Model?
High Stationary, Early Expanding, Late Expanding, Low Stationary, and Declining
What is the name of this mountain in Japan which is regarded as sacred in the Shinto religion and is also the tallest mountain in the country?
Mt. Fuji
What structure/symbol is found at the entrance of a Shinto shrine? What is it called OR in what country is it typically found?
The Torri of Japan
What is another famous icon of Japan signifying the country’s large Buddhist population?
The Daibutsu
Who was the true political ruler of feudal Japan?
The Shogun
Which of the following groups was ranked at the bottom of Japan’s ancient feudal system?
Merchants
What are the three “command centers” for the world economy?
New York City, London, and Tokyo
While Sumo is the national sport of Japan, the sport with the most viewers and participants is what?
Baseball
Summarize Japanese Cultural attitude towards immigrants in Japan.
Japan’s government is not for immigration.
