Japan

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sometimes cause huge,
destructive tidal waves, called tsunami, along Japan's Pacific coast. The
Japanese islands have more than 150 major volcanoes. Over 60 of these volcanoes
are active.

Numerous short, swift rivers cross Japan's rugged surface. most of the rivers
are too shallow and steep to be navigated. Their waters are used to irrigate
farmland, and their rapids and falls supply power for hydroelectric plants. Many
lakes nestle among the Japanese mountains. Some lie in the craters of extinct
volcanoes. A large number of hot springs gush from the ground throughout the
country. The Japanese islands have a total land area of about 337,708 sqkm. The
islands , in order of size, are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. The sea of
Japan washes the country's west coast and the Pacific ocean lies to the east.

Climate

Regional climates in Japan can be compared to those of the East Coast of the
United States. Kyushu and Shikoku have a climate much like that of Perth. They
have long ...

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July and from September to October.
Several typhoons strike the country each year, mainly in late summer and early
Autumn. The heavy rains and violent winds of these storms often do great damage
to houses and crops

Family:

The Extended Family

Family life has always been important in Japan. Before 1945, many Japanese lived
in large family units that included grandparents, parents, children, and
sometimes uncles and their families. Japanese families were bound together by a
strict set of customs. Husbands had complete authority over their wives, and
children were expected to show unquestioning obedience to their parents.
Marriage and Courtship-When a child was old enough to marry, ...

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