Does the name Emperor Jimmu sound important. Well it is. It is the first emperor of Japan, which was founded in 660 b.c. Japan is one the most popular vacation destinations in the whole world. It is also one of many island nations. Today Japan is home to fascinating and multifaceted culture. According to InsideJapan.com, it is steeped with cultural traditions dating back thousands of years. Some major geographic land features of Japan are Honshu, Shikoku, and Mount Fuji. Honshu, largest of the four main islands of Japan, lies between Pacific Ocean (east) and the Sea of Japan (west). Honshu is regarded the mainland of Japan. According to Encyclopedia.com Shinko island has a population of 4,240,265 people since the year of 1990. The smallest …show more content…
Russo Japanese War: following the Russian rejection of a Japanese plan to divide Manchuria and Korea into spheres of influence, Japan launches a surprise naval attack against Port Arthur, a Russian naval base in China. The Russian fleet was decimated. First Sino War: from August 1, 1894, to April 17, 1895, the Qing Dynasty, of China fought against the Meiji Japanese Empire over who should control late Joseon-era Korea, ending in decisive Japanese victory.Different generations of one family live in the same home. In crowded cities, tall apartment buildings provide housing for many families. As more people have moved into urban areas, some traditional attitudes have changed. For example, many women in the region now work outside the home. They value high education. Teachers are greatly respected, and children are expected to work very hard. People enjoy many pastimes, some traditional and some modern. Millions of people old and young practice martial arts such as tai chi and tae kwon do, both of which originated in the region centuries ago. Some modern religions of Japan are Shintoism, Buddhism, and Christianity. Many people engage in farming, forestry, and fishing. According to OCED.com in Japan, the average household net-adjusted disposable per capita income is USD 27,323 a year, less than the OECD average of USD 29,016 a year. Japan is the EU’s second biggest trading partner in Asia after China. Together the EU and Japan account for more than a quarter of the world’s GDP. In conclusion, Japan is filled with culture, heritage, and traditions. It is also filled with family and