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What is Japan's geographical position?
Tokyo is 35.40 North, 139.45 East.
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What type of government does Japan have?
Technically, Japan's government is categorized as a Constitutional Monarchy. However, the powers of the emperor are very...
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Why was Kyoto classified a world heritage city?
Brief description: Built in A.D. 794 on the model of the capitals of ancient China, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from...
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What is a famous geographical feature in Japan?
There are many. Mt. Fuji (aka Fuji-san), Hiroshima Memorial Park (where japan was bombed in war with America), Nara Temple (the...
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Why would building shipyards be an important part of Japans plan to become a major trading power in the world?
Trade goods are carried in ships. You can't be a major trading nation without ships. The cheapest way to obtain ships is to build...
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Where is Japan located?
Japan is located in the Northern Hemisphere. It is located in Asia.
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What country did the tune of Sukiyaki originate in?
Japan http://www.answers.com/topic/sukiyaki-song
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What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo (formerly Edo). Some earlier capitals were Kyoto and Nara.
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What is the population of Japan?
As of June 2008 the population is approximately 127.7 million.
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What is the email address for Suzuki motors japan head office?
Hi, sir i have a car 1000 cc Alto.why u do not make the efi engin. Hi, sir i have a car 1000 cc Alto.why u do not make the efi...
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What are the native Japanese called and where do they mainly live today?
The original inhabitants of Japan are called "Ainu" and live on the Hokkaido, Sakhalin, and Kuril...
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What is the population of Hokkaido Japan?
5,583,072. Not many people live here as it is very mountainous.
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What are some historical places?
Gettysburg Heigt/Asburry Arlington Mount Rushmore NASA Smithsonian
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What type of government did Japan have during World War 2?
militaristic
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Where to get best currency exchange for yen to dollar in Japan or US and if in Japan where at bank airport or post office?
I think that not only at bank airport but ANY bank at all. Like you could probably go to any local bank and ask for a currency...
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What is the population density of Japan?
339.5 persons per square kilometer in July 2005, according to the United Nations World Populations Prospects Report. It should...
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Who will have daylight first eastern North America or eastern South America?
It depends on the time of year and the latitude. Most of the time South America would be first because it lies much farther east...
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Why do people hate the Japanese since without them you would not have a lot of electronics?
They bombed Pearl Harbor. Answer People hate people for many stupid reasons. It doesn't matter what race you are,...
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How long does it take to get from Sydney to Tokyo by plane?
On a nonstop flight, it should take you around 10 hours.
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Is it common and ok to have open public sex in front of people in japan that no one cares to stop you not even the police and that I can do it?
No
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Is Tokyo a separate country?
No. Tokyo is a city on Japan's main island.
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What are major exports of Japan?
cars, electronic devices and computers
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Is there A Roman Catholic church in Hamamatsu Shizuoka Japan?
Yes, sure. It is near Sanaru Lake, behind the forest (Hamamatsu Chatolic Church - "St. Francisco". If you want some informations...
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How did the geography of Japan isolate it from foreign influences?
It is a island surronded by water and anyone who enterd the country was killed or arrested and anyone who left could never come...
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Is Romaji Japanese?
The Japanese have 3 form of writing Katakana; based on Chinese Characters.. Hiragana; based o Japanese characters.. & ...
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What was GNP for USA Japan and South Korea in 2006?
here is a website with the GNP of other countries http://www.scaruffi.com/politics/gnp.html
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What is the best selling sashimi in Japan?
The best selling sashimi in Japan is tuna but yellow tail snapper is also a favorite.
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What are Japan's major landforms such as mountains and valleys?
Japanese Geography and Geology Also more input from wikianswer contributors : Mountains: Mount Fuji (Fujisan), Mt. Ato, the...
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Are there bears in Japan?
I don't know if there are other bears but panda bears live in Japan. Yes... Story from BBC...
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How many times would the area of Japan fit into Australia?
Assuming you straigten the edges, 20.34 times
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What is the island east of Asia?
Japan
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Which country has the largest railway network?
The US has the largest railway system in the world - about 240,000 km connecting 48 continental states. That is enough track to...
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Does Japan export Hina-Ningyo?
I think so?!
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What are the cities of Japan?
Japan's Cities There are MANY cities in Japan. It's a country, just like the US, Russia,or Mexico! However, the most recognized...
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Information about the shelter in Japan?
jamanes huts and house.
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What is the national anthem of Japan?
Kimi ga Yo (君が代) ("Imperial Reign") is the national anthem of Japan. Japanese version Kimi gayo wa Chiyo ni yachiyo ni ...
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Will Japan rule the earth?
It is unlikely that any country will ever "rule the earth".
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What is the unit of currency in Japan?
The currency of Japan is called the yen.
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What is special about Mt Fuji?
Mount Fuji is the heart of japan At 3,776 meters, Mount Fuji is also the highest point in Japan, and it is a volcano with a...
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What are the natural resources of Japan?
Japan's Natural Resources Japan has very limited natural resources. They are very dependant on outside resources. Very little...
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Why do the Japanese hunt whales?
The official reason that Japan gives for whale hunting is "scientific research". They say the only way to determine the whale's...
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Why is the Japanese flag called Hinomaru?
The Hinomaru is called that because the flag is a white background with a big red dot in the middle. In Japanese, Hinomaru means...
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How many volcanoes are there in Japan?
37 _______________ Of the 840 active volcanoes in the world, Japan has almost 1/10 of them (approximately 80) The reason...
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What is the climate like in Japan?
It varies from tropical in the south to cool temperate in the north.
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What is there in a Japanese classroom?
There aren`t that many computers.
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What island of Japan is Hiroshima located on?
Hiroshima is near the southern end of Honshu, on the "inland sea."
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What is the difference between Japanese and Chinese people?
Japanese people are from Japan and Chinese people are from China.
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How do samurais greet?
They would put their hands together and bow.
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Do humans live on Mt Fuji?
yes they do
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Where is the Seikan Tunnel located and how long is it?
Tsugaru Strait, Japan: 53,850 metres (33.5 miles)
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What are some of the main landform regions in Japan?
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How do you make a Japanese scroll?
Well,you get a long piece of people(or short,depending on if you want),get two logs,and carve it into a medium-like stick,shaped...
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Who were the victims of Nanking massacre?
Chinese men, women and children living in Nanjing, China circa 1937-38.
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What is the difference between Chinese and Japanese chopsticks?
Chopsticks The Japanese one's thinner, rounder and shorter and Chinese ones are thicker and squarish, if you're beginner you...
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How many hours are the flights between Vancouver BC and Japan?
The flying time is 15 hours, but you have to add the 3 hours taht you ahve to be at the airport before the flight leaves. ...
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How many hours does it take to get from Toronto to Tokyo?
It takes me about 29 hours door to door from Toronto to Tokyo. That includes cutoms, tranfers, baggage and taxi. (No time change...
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How many oceans border Japan?
Just 1 The Pacific Ocean There are several seas such as Sea of Japan and the East China Sea but only one ocean.
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Do Yemen Japan and Saudia Arabia currently have kings?
yes they do Japan has an Emperor!
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In 2006 how many Japanese people for every 300 were below the age 65?
Asia Wise 20.7 percent
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Does Yemen Japan or Saudi Arabia have a king?
Saudi Arabia has a king (King Abdullah) Japan has a Emperor (Emperor Akihito) Yemen's last king Muhammad al-Badr was deposed in...
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If you sailed east of Japan where would you end up?
If you sailed east from japan, you would end up hitting into california or baha california(part of mexico)
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What is the most common dessert in Japan?
Desserts in Japan stem from traditional to desserts with a heavy, European influence (especially Italy and France). More...
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How high is Mt Fuji in Japan?
12,395 ft. I climbed it.
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What are the conflicts between Japan and surrounding countries?
1 conflict between Japan & surrounding countries because North Korea is testing nuclear warheads
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What does 'Japan' mean?
In Japanese, "Japan" is normally written in "Kanji" (Ideogram symbols). It is two symbols, Ni and Pon, and pronounced "Nippon"...
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What is the major food crop grown in japan?
Surprisingly, it is rice. Rice, rice pudding, rice pastries, rice lunchbox items, rice liquor....did I mention rice paper?
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What kind of landform is Japan?
its rocky and it is right over the pacific tectonic plate which in turn pushes up rock and speeds up erosion
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What animals are native to Japan?
Lots! There are many species of animals native to Japan. Some of the ones that first come to mind are the snow monkeys, which are...
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What are the top ten landforms in Japan?
Mt. Fuji is the most obvious.
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How many hours does it take to fly from Seattle Washington to Tokyo?
About 10 hours going west, a little less than 9 hours going east. Seattle/Tacoma, WA (SEA) to Tokyo (TYO) Shortest Flight...
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How long does it take a ship to go from Japan to California?
That would depend on what ship and what speed it was traveling.
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How does Japan use its music?
as a kind of art
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What is the literacy rate of Japan?
it's 99% literacy. Not 55% as some people think.
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How many JR train stations are there in Tokyo?
142 stations. 142 stations. According to this web site(Japanese). http://homepage2.nifty.com/ousaka/eki/ekipref.html It...
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What is the national motto of Japan?
japan the land of nice people.
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Why do people in Japan live longer than people in Afghanistan?
The US has stopped killing people in Japan, but it is killing people every week in Afghanistan. Answer In Japan they have...
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How big is Kyushu?
36000 km^2
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Is Nagasaki in japan?
yes. Answer yes
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Why is Japan a wealthy country?
the car industry and easy hirings They've become leaders in the electronic industry Japan is rich because it has based its...
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How much would a ticket cost from Melbourne to Japan?
12,000 yen
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Why does the Japanese flag have a red center?
Red Circle The 'Red Circle' on the flag of Japan represents the Rising Sun.
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What landforms can be found in Tokyo?
most of the landforms for Tokyo japan are mostly flat and maybe a bit of small hills
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Which of these citie is in the sothern hemisphere parisfrance Toko japan lima peru washington dc?
washingtondc Answer washingtondc (incorrect) The only one of these cities that is in the southern hemisphere is Lima, Peru....
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Does Japan have a democratic government?
Japanese Democracy Yes. It has elections in which all citizens of voting age can vote, and they elect public representatives...
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What are the names of the most important cities in Japan?
Tokyo ~ the capital of Japan Yokohama Osaka Kyoto Sendai
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What is the most popular drink in Japan?
Their national drinks are Saki (rice wine) and Kirin Bee Beer.
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What does water mean in Japanese culture?
In some religions as Shinto, water is used for purification rituals, it means purity as well as flow.
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What is ikebana?
Ikebana is a Japanese school of floral arrangement. According to some sources, it dates from the 7th century. This school is...
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What is Japan's national flag?
Japan's flag is rectangular and white, with a solid, red circle, representing the rising sun, in the middle.
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How far is Tokyo Japan from Raleigh North Carolina?
Distance between Tokyo, Japan and Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, as the crow flies: 6928 miles (11150 km) (6021...
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How long would it take by plane from Winnipeg to Tokyo?
5 days
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What percentage of people live in urban areas in japan?
In 1920 this percentage was 48,5% In 1965 this percentage was 68,1%
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What is the capital of Kyushu?
Kyushu is 1000000 kilometers wide and 10000000 kilometers long
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Why is Japan opening so many factories abroad?
I don't really know but maybe ther is no space for anymore in Japan Holly age:7
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Who is the mayor of japan?
Really, there is no mayor. Japan has a emperor tho, Akihito.
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What is a tropical storm called in Japan?
Typhoon
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What spirit did samurais have when they bowed?
Respect One should bow even to their enemies. Different types of bows are required for different levels of respect and...
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Which is the largest island of Japan?
Honshu.
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How big is Japan?
377,873 km2 or 145,883 square miles
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How many miles is it from Portland Oregon to Tokyo?
The distance is 4853 miles (7810 km).
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