A Comprehensive Research Paper on Japan

Why is Japan a good place to visit? Japan is a good place to go because it has a rich culture and kind people. Japan has many great places to visit. Japan is known for Origami. Japan is an amazing place to visit because you will be able to see the different cultures, the different people, and the different cities.

There are a large number of islands in Japan like Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku. They are close to Korea, Russia, and China/The Asian continent is separated from the Japanese archipelago by the Sea of Japan. Japan has more than 4,000 Islands along the Pacific coast of East Asia. The major islands are Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku. Japan is on the eastern edge of Asia. It is bounded by the sea of Okhotsk and the Pacific Ocean. It is also surrounded by the China Sea and the Sea of Japan. The area is 377,835 sq km. There are four different seasons in Japan. Each one offers something different to do but it is better to visit Japan during spring or autumn. The summer in Japan is humid. During the winter seasons, snow covers the land. In autumn the countryside lights-up. Cherry blossoms grow in Spring. In Summer, it is hot and humid and the temperatures are usually 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit. Japan’s climate ranges from subarctic in the north and subtropical in the south. There are warm summers and very cold winters in Northern Japan. Hot and humid summers and cold winters can be found in Eastern Japan. Western Japan has hot and humid summers and moderate winters. It is cold in the north, temperate in the central regions, and tropical in the southern islands in Japan. Rain is abundant in Japan between summer and autumn. Japan is mostly humid and temperate. The climate varies with altitude and location. Warm summers are in northern Japan, and cold winters are in southwestern Japan. The rapid growth of Japan has put pressure on the environment. Japan has a serious problem with Air pollution mainly in urban centers. 

Even though Japan has gotten cleaner, the country is still having an effect on the environment. Agriculture and industrial activities affect environmental issues. Japan is the home of a lot of fauna species. The location makes it have beautiful mountains and volcanoes and hot springs. The regions of Japan are Hokkaido, Okinawa, Kyushu, Tohoku, Tokyo and Kanto, Shikoku, Chubu, Chugoku, and Kansai. There are 47 prefectures in Japan. (JRailPass, 29 May 2019). Each has its historical background and is divided into eight regions. The regions are Tohoku, Hokkaido, Kyushu-Okinawa, Shikoku, Kiniki, and Kanto. There are eight regions of japan. They are Tohoku, Chubu, Kanto, Kansai, Shikoku, Chugoku, and Kyushu. The rivers exhibit distinctive natural characteristics because of the extreme conditions. Japan's landscape is three-fourths mountainous. What is known as the roof of Japan is The Chubu Region of central Honshu. It has 3,000 meters of high mountains. (Facts and Details) Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. Some rivers in Japan are the Shimano, Tone, Ishikari, and the Kitakami River. Japan's longest river is the Shinano River, It goes from the foot of Mount Kobushi and flows for 228 miles to the Sea of Japan at Niigata. The second largest river in Japan is one of the most important rivers in Hokkaido along with the Ishikari, and the Teshio and Tokachi. Shikoku is the longest river. Some of Japan’s scenic beauty is found near river valleys and mountains and lakes. From the northeast to southwest the soil is a weak podzolic zone, a brown earth zone, and a red earth zone in Japan. There are brown forest soils in the northern half of the Tohoku area. Some Japanese plants are azalea, Hydrangea, ajisai, cedar, sugi, hakonechloa, and iris. Some animals found in Japan are Tanuki, Bears, Wild cats, wild boar, and marten. Some other animals in Japan are Sika Deer, Green Pheasant, the Japanese macaque, Amami Rabbit, and Dugong.

The Ryukyu Kingdom was not with Japan and had its flag between 1860 and 1875. Their flag had a crest in the center of a white field and had black-red-black bands. Japan's flag was adopted in 1868. It is called Nisshoki and Hinomaru. In 1999 it was the national flag. Japan’s tradition says that the Goddess Amaterasu founded japan. The emperor is known as the Son of the Sun. Japan is also known as the Land of the Rising Sun. The use of the sun flag dates from 1184 but others go back further. The Red dot on the flag represents Amaterasu who was a goddess and the founder of Japan. The white means honesty and integrity of its people. It is called a sun-mark flag or sun disc. The capital of Japan is Tokyo. It is on Tokyo Bay near the Pacific coast of Honshu. It is the largest urban and industrial city in Japan. Some of Japan's previous capitals were Edo, Nagaoka-Kyo, and Kyoto. Some other capitals of Japan were Nagaoka, Kuni-Kyo, and Heijo-Kyo. G.H.Q occupied Japan after the Potsdam Declaration was signed by Japan. They stipped the power away from Japan. It had no government or military power afterward. Some times in history in Japan is Early Japan, Nara and Heian Periods, Muromachi Period, Kamakura Period, Azuchi-Momoyama Period, Meiji Period, Edo Period, Taisho and Early Showa Period, and Postwar Period. There is nothing to show when the first people settled in Japan. Many unknown areas were unearthed since World War II. They were finding things like Paleolithic tools. They found core tools and fake tools. This shows that Japan moved away from Asiad. Japan's constitution was introduced in 1946 and was enforced in 1947. The constitution before that was the Meiji Constitution of 1946. What makes this one different from the old one is it allows for sovereignty and to make Japan Democratic. This constitution makes the Emperor the symbol of the state and the unity of the people. The constitution was altered to add popular sovereignty in 1947. It designed a new role for the Imperial family. The military was under civilian control. It gave new rights to women. The original constitution has been in effect for 70 years. It examines the rules of revision and remains unmodified. It is compared in length and number of revisions with other constitutions. Between 538 and 552, Buddhism was introduced to Japan. In 604, Prince Shotoku’s constitution was promulgated. In 645, The Taika reform was introduced and the Fujiwara era started. In 710, Nara became the first permanent capital of Japan. In 784, The new capital was Nagaoka. Nomadic people came from Asia to what is now known as Japan. It eventually evolved into a feudal system of warlords and profound elegance. In 1853, The United States Commodore arrived in Edo Bay. In 1854, He returned and negotiated the Treaty of Kanagawa which is the first signed treaty between Japan and the United States. In 1856, another treaty was signed between the U.S. and Japan to open Japan's eight ports to American merchants. In 1860, Japan sent its first mission to the United States.

Japan has a constitutional monarchy and the Emperor has limited power. They have three branches of government which are the executive, legislature, and the judiciary. The emperor does not influence the actions of the government. The prime minister is the head of the government. The legislative has two houses and is vested in the Diet which is Japan's Legislative Branch. The two houses are the House of Representatives, or the lower house, and the House of Councillors, or the upper house. The cabinet is in the Executive power and is headed by the prime minister and appointed by the house of representatives. Japan has a Legislative branch which is called the Diet. It has the house of representatives and the House of Councillors. It has an executive branch which is led by the Prime minister. It has other ministers who are appointed by the prime minister. It also has a Judiciary branch and the highest court is the Supreme court. It has other smaller courts and the Judges are appointed by the cabinet. It has the Executive Branch which is led by the Prime Minister, The Judicial branch which has the supreme court and lower courts, and the Legislative Branch which makes the law. Japan has a Legislative branch which is called the Diet. It has the house of representatives and the House of Councillors. It has an executive branch which is led by the Prime minister. It has other ministers who are appointed by the prime minister. It also has a Judiciary branch and the highest court is the Supreme court. It has other smaller courts and the Judges are appointed by the cabinet. It has the Executive Branch which is led by the Prime Minister, The Judicial branch which has the supreme court and lower courts, and the Legislative Branch which makes the law. Japan has a Legislative branch which is called the Diet. It has the house of representatives and the House of Councillors. It has an executive branch which is led by the Prime minister. It has other ministers who are appointed by the prime minister. It also has a Judiciary branch and the highest court is the Supreme court. It has other smaller courts and the Judges are appointed by the cabinet. 

There are two tiers in the local government in Japan. They are prefectures and municipalities. They both are local public entities of equal status. The government has been in place for more than 70 years. It is easy to understand. Japan has two main Principles. The first principle provides the right to establish local public entities. The second gives self-government and there are different activities in the local entities. There are two tiers in the local government in Japan. They are prefectures and municipalities. They both are local public entities of equal status. There are forty-seven divisions in Japan. They are metropolitan districts, urban prefectures, rural prefectures, and districts. The large cities are divided into wards. Those are split into towns, Those are split into precincts, subdistricts, and counties. Japan's government has a basis on the constitution of Japan. It recognizes the government as essential to democracy. The United States has a different electoral system than Japan. 500 members of the House of Representatives in Japan are there for four years. 300 of them come from the voters. The other 200 members are elected by the regional blocs. In Japan’s elections, Shinzo Abe wins. He won a majority of the seats in the Upper house. He is now the longest-serving prime minister in Japan. The new prime minister after the election can call a snap general election soon after taking office. A member of the LDP or Liberal Democratic Party says this. The first political party politics in Japan was inaugurated during the Meiji period. The freedom to organize political parties was enacted in 1947. Some political parties in Japan are the Liberal Democratic Party, Liberal Party, communist party, Democratic party, and the Social Democratic party. The DPP party is positive towards the change of the Constitution and the CDP is not. A previous prime minister in Japan was Nobusuke Kishi and a recent Prime minister is Shinzo Abe. Shinzo Abe was prime minister and then resigned as Prime Minister. Japan's Prime Minister now is Yoshihide Suga. Other policy challenges are confronting Japan. Some things that are wrong with Japan's government is Wage Growth, Value-Added Tax, and the Value of the Japanese Yen. The second-largest economy in the world is Japan’s economy. The Japan government has a weak financial sector, it is over-regulated, it is not enough competition, and the firms are moving production to Southeast Asia. Japan is ranked 5 out of 138 countries in 2020. Its Pwlndx rating is .1501. Even though Japan is not supposed to have a military, they still do. Japan has been forbidden to have a military force since 1947 because the United states says they cannot after world war 2. It does not have a military but it has a Self Defense Force. It is only for supporting U.S. troops in Japan in exchange for protection.

Japanese culture was influenced by China. In the Edo era, Japan had a strict isolationist policy. It did not allow for any outside relationships. This allowed Japan to have the culture they have now. The traditions of Japan have survived the test of time and helped shape what the country is like today. The Tea culture originated in the Heian Period and was practiced by the samurai class. Some things that they have to do in their culture is to wear a kimono, Monks have to sleep in the temple, and they have to attend a fan convention. Some popular foods in Japan are Tofu, Udom, and Ramen. Other popular foods are Yakitori, Tempura, and Sashimi. They also eat Tsukemono pickles, Kaiseki, and Soba. The kimono is a traditional dress in Japan. They are made out of silk and have large sleeves to the heels. An obi is used as a belt to hold it. Wearing a kimono while sightseeing is popular and can be a lot of fun in Japan. It can be called wafuku which means Japanese clothes so that it is not confused with yofuku which means western clothes. Some other clothes in Japan are the hakama, happi, and the yukata. Three dances that are performed in Japan are Bon Odori, Nihon Buyo, and Noh Mai. There are a lot of Japanese dance styles with a long history. The oldest forms of dance may be a Kayura tradition. Other dance styles are Dainchido-bugaku, Chakkirako, Taue-Odori, and Hayachine Kagura. There are two languages in Japan. One is the Japanese language, which is spoken in Eastern, Kyushu, Western, and Hachijo. The other is the Ryukyuan language. Where Ryukyuan languages are spoken include Kuingami, Amami, and Okinawa. Other places it is spoken are Miyako, Yonaguni, and Yaeyama. The language in Japan to this day is standard Japanese. Around 1901, during the Yamanote era, it was only spoken by the upper and middle classes. The records of the Japanese language dates to the 8th century. If the language was split in two it would fall between the 12th and 16th centuries where it was the modern language. 

Some traditions in Japan are Bonenkai parties which are parties for forgetting the previous year and starting the new year, Yamayaki mountain burning which is where they burn grass on the Nara’s Mount hill side, Zabuton throwing where people will throw pillows at sumo wrestlers. Some other traditions are BonDance Festival a celebration during the summer festival, Tea Ceremony, a ceremony where they drink tea, and Cherry Blossom viewing where they would watch the cherry blossoms bloom. Three other traditions in Japan are no tipping in Japan, Setsubun celebrating the coming of spring, and Dondo Yaki burning new year ornaments.

Japan has no dominant religion. This means the people serve more than one God. Japan is a mix of Shintoism and Buddhism. Japan has a Moral code, a way of living. There is hardly any talk about religion in Japan. There were only four classes in the Edo period. They were farmers, warriors, craftsmen, and merchants. There was also the burakumin class and the outcast class. Some other ethnic groups are Ainu, Chinese, Burakumin, Korean, Okinawans, and Nikkeijin. Japan is 98.1% Japanese, .5% Chinese, .4% Korean, and 1% Filipino, Vietnamese, and Brazilian. Some things Japanese people do in their daily lives are businessmen spend the night in small capsules and they are good at shutting people out by reading a comic book or sleeping around people. Other things are no one will ask how are you and kids work harder than adults. Some other things they do in their daily life is Exchanging Business cards, doing exercises in the morning, and Spending the day in the convenience store. Holidays in Japan are Coming of age, the new year, and the beginning of spring. Others are greenery day, marine day. And the children's day. Some others are Star festival, sports day, and December solstice. The concept of Indebtedness and obligation is a term called Ningen Kankaei. It keeps favors that people have done for others. It makes them pay that person back as appreciation. Some customs in Japan are pouring your drink yourself, Shaking and bowing to someone, and not playing with chopsticks. Some other customs are addressing someone with respect, do not tip people, and have table manners. Some greetings are Konnichiwa, Ohayo gozaimsu, and konbanwa. Some others are Sayonara and Oyasumi nasai. Others are o-hisahiburi desu ne, Ya-ho- and, Osu. Some cultural facts are Shinto Shrines are all across Japan, Japan was vegetarian for 1400 years, and praying at shrines involves clapping. Others are taking off your shoes before entering a house, do not tip, and bow when greeting someone. 

The distribution of the population in Japan is high. People live in limited plains and lowlands because of the mountains. There is an increased population in urban areas while the rural areas declined. Out of 100% of Japan’s population, only 91.7% live in urban areas. There is a decline in the Working-age in Japan’s population. It falls at a rate of .9 percent per year. It was .3 percent from 2015 to 2020. 

In 2005, the population of Japan was 128,326,116. In 2020, the population is 126,476,461. 2016 population was 127,763,265. In Yokohama, the population is 3,574,443. Osaka has a population of 2,592,413. Tokyo has a population of 8,336,599. Last year, the population of Japan was 126,264.93. Out of 126 million people in Japan, 75% live in areas like Tokyo, Kawasaki, Yokohama, Osaka, and Nagoya. In 2019, the population density was 335.64 people per square kilometer. This was a .27% decrease from 2018. The density in 2018 was 336.54. In 2017 the density was 337.37. In Yokohama, the population is 3,574,443. Osaka has a population of 2,592,413. Tokyo has a population of 8,336,59population(population 2020). 12.71% of the population is 0-14 years. 15-24 is 9.63% of the population. 24-54 is 38.28% of the population. In 2017, 12.81% of the population was 0-14. 60.08% of the population was 15-64. 27.11% of the population is 65 and older.  In 2019, Japan’s population 65 and older was 28%. In 2019 the population of Japan was 126,264.93. Japan has had its lowest birth rates in the Union. The population began to decline in 2011. There were less than 1 million babies born in 2018. People usually live to 84 years in Japan. Women usually live until 87, the men could live to 81. All of this came from the Organisation for economic co-operation and development. 81.25 for men and 87.32 for women is the average life expectancy in Japan. Currently, life expectancy in Japan is 84,67 years. In 2019 it was 84.55 years. In 2018, it was 84.55 years. Per 1,000 people the death rate was 10.7 in 2019. In 1970 it was 6.6. It is growing at 1.00%. Japan’s death rate in 2020 is 10.865. Japan’s death rate in 2020 is 10.865. In Yokohama, the population is 3,574,443. Osaka has a population of 2,592,413. Tokyo has a population of 8,336,5. Out of 126 million people in Japan, 75% live in areas like Tokyo, Kawasaki, Yokohama, Osaka, and Nagoya. (unique Japan Tours, 26 June 2020) 8,956,000 people live in Tokyo, 2,670,000 people live in Osaka.

In 2018, 2015, 2005, and 2010, Japan had a literacy rate of 99%. Japan had a literacy rate of 99% between 2008 and 2014. 99% of the total population can read and write. This means that 99% of males and females can read and write. Some primary and secondary schools are an elementary school, Lower-Secondary school, and an Upper secondary school. Some primary and secondary schools are elementary school, Lower-Secondary school, and Upper secondary school. The percent of Japanese students who enroll in preschool is 95%. This is from age three and up and prepares them for the six years of elementary school. Senior high school, college of technology, and specialized training colleges are the three types of upper secondary school. Students are required to enter higher education at 12 years in school. If they do not do 12 years, they will not be able to offer pre-college courses. A scientific endeavor in Japan is an umbrella for the gray rainy days. It is an internet umbrella and was made by the team at Keio University. It acts as a photo browser. Tomy Company has made the world’s smallest robot. It is called the i-SOBOT and has high-tech tools. Another is the playstation which was made by Ken Kutaragi, Nintendo which was made by Gunpei Yokoi, and fighting games. Some arts in japan are Shodo which is japanese calligraphy, Ukiyo-e which is a form of art in japan, and manga which is Japanese comic books. Others are Mai and Odori which are the two forms of dance in Japan. Another one is Sacred dance which is a dance they did to impress the sun God. Three higher forms of education are Junior colleges, Special training schools, and technical colleges. Senior high school, college of technology, and specialized training colleges are the three types of upper secondary school.

Being the 30th freest economy, Japan’s economic freedom is 73.3. It has gone up by 1.2 points due to fiscal health. There's a sharp downturn this year in Japan’s GDP. New rates of Covid-19 are worsening. The economy will go from 2.7% to 1.6% in the next year. In 2018, Japan produced $5.6 trillion. China, the United States, the European Union, and India fall in front of their economy. In quarter 2, the economy of Japan shrank by 7.9%. It was 7.8% shrinking. Then it was an 8.1% drop. They have a freedom score of 73.3 and Union the 30th freest economy. The score increased by 1.2 points because of fiscal health. It is 8th out of 42 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. It is above world averages and regional averages. Economic growth in 2019 was .7. The employment rate is about 60% in 2018. It went up from 58.8 percent in the previous year. It has a low unemployment rate compared with major industrial and emerging countries. The last number of people employed in Japan is 66550.00 people. The previous amount employed was 66590.00 people. 67820.00 is the highest number of people employed. 38370.00 is the lowest amount. In 2020, the employment rate in 2020 was 77.65760. 

Japan has $218.3 billion in good trades making it the fourth largest trading partner in 2019. They made $74.7 billion in exports and made 143.6 billion in imports. Japan’s imports include raw materials, fuels, and foodstuff. They manufacture goods like machinery, chemicals, and allied products. Their suppliers are the United States, Australia, the middle east, southeast Asia, and east Asia. Cars, vehicle parts, integrated circuits, Photo lab equipment, and machinery having individual functions are top exports in Japan. Coal briquettes Petroleum gas, broadcasting equipment, integrated circuits, and crude petroleum are top imports in japan. The currency in Japan is the Yen. 100 sen is one yen. There are 1,000 yen, 2000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 10,000 yen bills in Japan. 

Iron, steel, electrical machinery and equipment, vehicles, computers, and medical apparatus are somethings that Japan exports. Japan’s imports include raw materials, fuels, and foodstuff. They manufacture goods like machinery, chemicals, and allied products. Their suppliers are the United States, Australia, the middle east, southeast Asia, and east Asia. Cars, vehicle parts, integrated circuits, Photo lab equipment, and machinery having individual functions are top exports in Japan. Coal briquettes Petroleum gas, broadcasting equipment, integrated circuits, and crude petroleum are top imports in japan. Along with rice, Japan grows soybeans, barley, wheat, and a variety of fruit and vegetables. Some other crops are rice, sugar beets, vegetables, and fruit. Also potatoes, sweet potatoes, cabbage, carrots, turnips and radishes, and taro. Some resources in Japan are coal, zinc, iron ore, lead, sulfur, gold, silver, and copper. Some others are chromite, magnesium tungsten, and limestone. Gold, magnesium tin, zinc, and silver are metal resources found in Japan. Sulfur, graphite, and antimony are non-metal elements in Japan. There are very low amounts of oil or natural grass. The other minerals or natural resources have a lower value than timber. Some big industries in Japan are Agriculture, fishing, and manufacturing. Some others are Technology, Defence and security, and services. Other industries are Tourism, Electronics, and Automotive.

Some famous inventors in Japan are Shuji Nakamura who invented blue light-emitting diodes, Momofuku Ando who invented instant noodles, and Kukai who helped invent the Kana syllabary. Some famous mathematicians in Japan are Goro Azumaya, Yasuaki Aida, and Daihachiro Sato. Some others are Kenkichi Iwasawa, Kunihiko Kodaira, and Heisuke Hironaka. Others are Seki Kowa, Hasegawa Ken, Matsunaga Ryohitsu, and Yoshida Koyu. Some famous writers are Haruki Murakami, Kenzaburo Oe, and Kazuo Ishiguro. Some others are Yuko Mishima, Yoko Ogawa, and Haruki Murakami. Others are Banana Yoshimoto, Ryu Murakami, and Haruki Murakami. Some famous musicians from Japan are the Fishmans, The Boredoms Haruomi Hosono, and Keiji Haino. Some others are Utada Hikaru, AKB48, Hatsune Miku, and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. Others are Hinatazaka46, King Gnu, Milet, and Macaroni Enpitsu.

Some political leaders are Matsukata Masayoshi who was prime minister from 1891 to 1892 and 1896 to 1898, Yamagata Aritomo who was prime minister from 1898 to 1900, Ito Hirobumi the first prime minister of Japan, and Kuroda Kiyotaka, the prime minister from 1888 to 1889. Some others are Emperor Akihito, who was the emperor from 1989 to 2019, and Shinzo Abe who was prime minister from 2006 to 2007 and 2012 to 2020. Some others are Saionji Kimmochi and Katsura Taro. Some famous scientists are Takuo Aoyagi a Japanese Bioengineer, Akira Endo a Japanese biochemic, and Yutaka Takahashi a japanese engineer. Others are Hideki Shirakawa a japanese chemist, Atsumu Ohmura a climatologist, and Eizaburo Nishibori who was a scientist, alpinist and technologist. Sato Nobuhiro was a scientist and also an advocate of westernization. He liked the development of authoritarian governments.

Some sights in Japan are Imperial Tokyo, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and Mount Fuji. Other famous sights are Jigokudani Monkey Park, Todaiji Temple, and Kiyomizu-Dera. Some great places to visit in Japan are Kabukicho, Naoshima, and Akihabara. Some popular genres of music in Japan are J-pop, J-Rock and Visual Rock, and Electronica. Some famous music in Japan is Dynamite, Sanmon Shosetsu, and Homura. Other famous songs are Yuki no Hana, Minna Yume no Naka, and Tegami. Popular sports in japan are Suumo, Puroresu, and Soccer. Some others are Boxing, Baseball, and Tennis. Moto racing, Rugby, and Golf are all other types of popular sports in Japan. Some things that people do as recreational activities in japan are Gateball, Surfing, and swimming. Some other things that they like to do include reading manga, Izakaya, and Ikebana. Other things they like to do include, cycling through the fields of Hokkaido, skiing through the powdery snow at Hakkoda, and trekking through the nature of the north.

As of 2019, the average household size is 2.3 persons. It has been going down since the 1970s. The household size is 2.3 people per household nationally. The typical household in Japan contains 2.55 people as of 2010. 59% are nuclear families or families with children. 28 % are adults living independently. Houses are made of wood and wooden pillars. Today they have wood floors and are constructed with steel pillars. They live in large, ferroconcrete apartment buildings. Houses usually have kitchens, Dining-Kitchen, Living-dining-kitchen, and Dining rooms. The male must be older than 18 and the female must be older than 16. For children under 20, they must have a parent’s approval. For the law to declare you married, you have to file a report at the town hall. This is to official seal on document suffice as confirmation. They will be recorded on the koseki. The clothes the bride and groom wear is a kimono. A white wedding kimono is worn by the bride with a white headdress.

There is a highly developed infrastructure of highways, roads, railways, airports, subways, warehouses, telecommunications, and harbors in Japan. It is for the distribution of goods and services. Four strengths to Japan's infrastructure are Co-Creation, Technologies for local needs, Long-term commitment, and Lifecycle economic efficiency. $208 billion a year is spent on highways, dams, bridges, and tunnels in Japan. This is 40% of the national budget. $208 billion a year is spent on highways, dams, bridges, and tunnels in Japan. This is 40% of the national budget. Some others are Railways, Ships, and airplanes. Cars, bicycles, and taxis are all other types of public transportation in Japan. Some forms of modern transportation in Japan are Highway buses, Shinkansen, planes, and city buses. Some others are Railways, Ships, and airplanes. Cars, bicycles, and taxis are all other types of modern transportation in Japan.

There is universal coverage in Japan. This means everyone has a health insurance program. This is the reason they have a high life expectancy. There are some characteristics in the health care system in Japan of the U.S. system. It has 80% of hospitals, 94% physician-run offices, and are privately operated. The constitution of Japan says the people have the right to health care. This led to universal health care coverage in 1961. Health insurance is provided through the healthcare system. It is free for all citizens and non-citizens. Japan has some of the best health insurance in the world. It is due to the emphasis on preventative care. It is to keep the population healthy for a long time. Per 1,000 people the death rate was 10.7 in 2019. In 1970 it was 6.6. It is growing at 1.00%. 2018’s death rate is 11. Japan’s death rate in 2020 is 10.865. 

This will conclude my research of Japan. All of these things make Japan the perfect place to visit. From the different cultures, the different people, and the different cities. It is different from The US so it would make Japan the perfect place to visit.