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Introduction¶

Overview of Japan¶

Japan is an archipelago located in East Asia, comprising over 6,800 islands. It is the world's third-largest economy and one of the most technologically advanced countries. With a population of approximately 128 million people, Japan has a unique culture that blends traditional and modern aspects.

Key Facts¶

Geography¶

Total area: 377,944 km² (145,856 sq mi)
Coastline: 19,047 km (11,776 mi)
Mountains: 75 mountain ranges
Rivers: 13 major rivers
Islands: over 6,800 islands, including Honshu, Hokkaido, and Kyushu

Economy¶

GDP (nominal): $5.15 trillion USD (2020 est.)
GDP per capita: $40,000 USD (2020 est.)
Main industries: technology, manufacturing, automotive, electronics, finance
Key companies: Toyota, Honda, Sony, Nintendo, Toshiba

Historical Context¶

Ancient Japan (10th century BCE - 1185 CE)¶

Shintoism and Buddhism developed during this period
Imperial system established with the reign of Emperor Jimmu (660-672 BCE)
Samurai class emerged as warrior aristocracy

Medieval Japan (1185-1603 CE)¶

Kamakura shogunate ruled from 1192 to 1333
Ashikaga shoguns ruled from 1336 to 1573
Sengoku period of civil war characterized by the rise and fall of powerful daimyos

Edo Period (1603-1867 CE)¶

Tokugawa shogunate established in 1603
"Edo" referred to the city of Tokyo, where the capital was located
Meiji Restoration led to modernization and opening up to the world

Significant Contributions¶

Technology¶

Development of robotics (1940s-1960s)
Invention of the internet (1989)
Advancements in computing, electronics, and telecommunications
Creation of high-speed rail networks worldwide

Science and Medicine¶

Discovery of DNA structure by James Watson et al. (1953)
Development of nuclear energy and medicine
Advances in space exploration (1960s-present)

Arts and Culture¶

Anime and manga industries have become global phenomena
Traditional Japanese arts, such

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