Language

The Japanese language is considered unclear and disputable among scholars about its roots and genetic affiliation. Due to the uncertainty of evidence from offered sources, the language is considered isolate. Where the spoken and written languages in Japan come from is mysterious and has many theories. There is a controversial history that anthropologists, linguists, and

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Geography

Japan’s geography influences the development of its society and culture in many ways. Its location and size affects the demography, the development of social structures, and its position in the international community. Japan is a shimaguni, also known as an island country. It consists of four main islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu as well

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Climate

Japan is mostly a temperate climate. There are four distinct seasons and each is approximately three months long. Due to its stretch from north to south in latitude, it is difficult to comment on Japan’s climate as a whole, since it varies strongly in different regions. Latitude and longitude are not the only influences on

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