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A few facts: Japan is an
archipelago. There are 4
large islands. Honshu is the
largest island. 80% of the people live here.
Japan: people and culture
127 million people live in Japan Japan is the size of California.Problems:
-shortage of housing causes high prices.
-two or three families share one apartment.
Nature and religion… The Japanese love nature.
Grow miniature gardens.
Majority of Japanese are Buddhist. This religions teaches that people
should seek spiritual enlightenment or knowledge by living selflessly and modestly.
A few facts… The Koreas have been invaded by
the countries of Mongolia, Japan, and China.
Koreans adopted the ways of the Chinese. Writing system Religion
North Korea South Korea 23 million people Pyongyang is the
capital.
47 million people Seoul is the
capital.