This map demonstrates the various dialects that you may find in Japan and the regions you may fin them in. The colors variations in the colors correspond with sub groups within a larger dialect. For example The dark and light reds represent North and South Tohoku.
(DeChicchis, "Multilingualism and Multiculturalism")
(DeChicchis, "Multilingualism and Multiculturalism")
This map demonstrates the number and location of volcanoes to be found in and near Japan. The reason for so many volcanoes in Japan can be linked to fault lines, and their location long what is called the Ring of Fire, a loop of volcanic activity in Eastern Asian and Western North and South America. This also helps to explain many of the mountain ranges in Japan.
("Sakurajima Volcano in Japan erupts for 500th time this year!")
("Sakurajima Volcano in Japan erupts for 500th time this year!")
This map show the Annual Mean Temperature of Japan. Please note that the temperatures are listed in Celsius. The Temperatures correspond with the known topography of Japan, with its many mountain ranges, and forests. The temperatures also match up with the east and west axis theory given to us by Jared Diamond, helping to explain population density. Note: 12 deg. C is roughly 60 deg. F.
(SEINO , "Annual Mean Temperature in Japan")
(SEINO , "Annual Mean Temperature in Japan")
This photo show Japans tallest mountain, Mount Fuji. This mountain is also a dormant volcano. As seen in the volcano map Fuji is located on the largest of Japan's islands, and is a great tourist attraction for both native and foreign peoples. Although the volcano has lain dormant for quite some time, small earth quakes near and below the volcano suggest it is still active.
("Climbing Mount Fuji")
("Climbing Mount Fuji")
This is am image of the "Kuma-no-hana" cliff or Bear Nose cliff. It falls along some of the tour paths as a place to see. The cliff is characteristic of many of the locations where Japan meets the ocean, especially along the east coast.
("Sanrikukaigan (east coast of Tohoku)")
("Sanrikukaigan (east coast of Tohoku)")
In this image is the Japanese Macaque. This primate, also known as the snow monkey, is native to Japan. It is called the Snow Monkey, because it can often be found in cooler climates, however it can also be found in tropical forests as well as the mountains.
("Japanese Macaque")
("Japanese Macaque")
This is Japan's Ishikari River which is located in Hokkaido, Japan. This is the longest river in Hakkaido, and the third longest in the country. Its name is Ainu for the "greatly meandering river", and the river empties into the Sea of Japan.
(Stewart, "Ishikari River, Hokkaido, Japan")
(Stewart, "Ishikari River, Hokkaido, Japan")
The flowers in the image are the Japanese anemones, which are a variation of the anemones, making them slightly taller than the original variations. They can be identified by their characteristic pink petals and yellow centers. They are classified as aggressive growers and spread quickly so they can be seen in abundance throughout the country.
("Anemone hupehensis var. japonica")
("Anemone hupehensis var. japonica")
The city seen in this image is Japan's most populace city as well as its capital, Tokyo. Located on Japan's largest island of Honshu.
("Tokyo - City Guide")
("Tokyo - City Guide")
This is a picture of Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing, which is one of the busiest cross walks in the world. This is only a few people compared to what can normally be seen during traffic hours. This is a great representation of the how large Tokyo's population is.
("Tokyo, Japan view of Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest crosswalks in the world.")
("Tokyo, Japan view of Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest crosswalks in the world.")
This form of architecture is representative of the tradition form you can glimpse around the country. This form of architecture can also be called Shinto.
("ichi, ni, san")
("ichi, ni, san")
Some of the main crops of Japan include rice, wheat, and soybeans. In this photo we see farmers working the land that has been transformed to produce crops. The use of terracing in Japan is very prominent as they must utilize the land they have to produce the crops they need. They change the landscape to fit their needs.
("terrace cultivation | agriculture")
("terrace cultivation | agriculture")
The Japanese culture is a very traditional culture. They have pride in their culture, but they are also one of the most modern cultures in the World. They have adopted many western habits, which they they have integrated in along with their own culture. This photo shows a traditional tea ceremony done by a modern woman.
("Japan's Traditional Tea Ceremony")
("Japan's Traditional Tea Ceremony")
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