Japan: Facts and Uniqueness

Country Japan is often called the Rising Sun Country. The reason, the name itself comes from the Japanese, Nihon or Nippon (日本), which means sunrise. Well, in addition, evidence suggests that Japan is the rising of the sun is the symbol of origin. We can see the red circled image that shows the sun, which is described on the back of a white color.

In daily life, Japan is a country that is still traditional and old. However, the country is also nicknamed Country Flowers Sakura is one of a very modern country in Southeast Asia, even parallel to the United States. On the other hand, Japan was ranked the 10th most populous country in the world with an estimated population of 127 million people.
The nation's capital: Tokyo
Official language: Japanese
Estimated population: 127 million people ±
Ranked the number of population in the world: 10
Major cities: Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya
Total area: 378,000 km2 ±
Ranked vast regions of the world: 61
Highest point: Mount Fuji (± 3776 meters)
The official currency: Yen
The state of Nature in Japan
This country is an archipelago located in the northeast coast of Asia. Japan itself is located in the North Pacific Ocean. Sea of ​​Japan separates the continents of Asia, the largest continent in the world. Just as the state of Indonesia, Japan also has thousands of small islands. However, famous only 4 (four) major islands, namely Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku.
 
Map of Japan (Image by Microsoft Corporation)
The plateau covers nearly 3/4 wide Japan, which provides a beautiful view on each side. The area is the famous Mount Fuji, a volcano on the island of Honshu. For residents of Japan, the mountain is regarded as sacred. For that reason, many of the paintings in there showing the mountain as the main object.
We often hear that the earthquake was a common thing there. It's true. It can be understood that Japan itself is located in the underwater volcanoes that are still active. According to Microsoft Encarta Kids 2009, Japan is one of the 'home' for the 10 active volcanoes in the world. No wonder if at any time the active volcanoes and cause minor earthquakes. However, the devastating earthquake and accompanied by large ocean waves (tsunamis) may occur at any time.
As the Marine Fish Resources for Japan
Japanese marine wealth as Indonesia. It is far from mainland Asia caused the fishing industry there is growing rapidly. We can see if the Japanese like to eat a meal of raw fish, which is called sashimi. There is also a similar food called sushi, which is made from rice that is often paired with sashimi before, or with the dried seaweed called nori.
Japan is home to 127 Million People
Japan has a population data estimated 127 million people. Most of them were settled in big cities on the coast. Since many who live in the city, it caused Japan is the most populous country. To the extent that there are people in Tokyo who works as a driver of people who will ascend to the subway, you know. Imagine how crowded this country?
If we think carefully, we can imagine if Tokyo is one of their biggest and most populous city in the world. Right! Tokyo is the largest city in the world that can accommodate as many as 26 million people! Tokyo also has adequate municipal facilities, such as universities by the hundreds, large museums like the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, theaters, religious center, to the royal palace. Wow!
Japan is very modern in the technology field. For example, the express train, which connects Tokyo with the surrounding towns. In addition, there are also service centers such as banking, insurance, technology, and factories.
Baseball and Sumo
Baseball is a favorite sport in Japan. Originally introduced in 1872, and instantly grew rapidly. Currently in Japan has many ATIL professional baseball, for example, Hideo Nomo and Ichiro Suzuki.
In addition to baseball, we are also familiar with sumo. Two very large bodied person should attempt to push his opponent out of the ring to win. Sumo athletes are not ordinary people. They must follow a very difficult exercise and lifestyle are very different from the usual in order to become better wrestlers.
Kimono
 
Kimono for children (Photo by marktantrum.com)
In Chinese history books in the 3rd century there are written about Japanese clothes. Mentioned that the Japanese at that time using clothing with large holes dikerudungkan starting from the head. Haniwa dolls found in old graves wearing various types of clothing. The clothes showed how Japanese people wearing clothes at the time.
In the 8th century established laws governing civil servants how to dress. Clothing that is similar to the clothing worn in Korea and China.
In the Heian period, the women in the palace said layered kimono is very beautiful. This outfit became known as Junihitoe. Then in the Kamakura period Japanese kimono wearing underwear type Kosode as everyday clothing. Then in the Muromachi period, the women wear Kosode even as formal wear. Furthermore, this type of clothing developed until now.
Education in Japan
The order of the school year in Japan is 6-3-3-4. That is, primary (shougakkou) for 6 years, junior high school (chuugakkou) for 3 years, high school (koutougakkou) for 3 years, and the university (Daigaku) ​​for 4 years. The first nine years of compulsory education. Remarkably, nearly 100% of the students always come to school so that the percentage of illiteracy in Japan only 0.7%.
After graduating from high school, they should go to college and study for 4 years. For those who study medicine, then the period of study plus 2 years to 6 years. In addition to undergraduate programs, there is also a post graduate for those who want to continue to pursue S2, and S3 for the doctoral program. S2 is the period of study for 2 years, and S3 for 3 years.
After knowing these facts, we can certainly understand why the Japanese people ahead of other countries. Keen to learn from elementary to high school, hard-working, and keeping traditions is their recipe for success. Ready to emulate them?