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Transcript: Japan has an efficient public transport network, especially within its large cities. The Japanese transport system including Shinkansen (the famous Bullet Train) is characterized by its punctuality, excellent service and its cleanliness. The basic school system in Japan is composed of elementary school (lasting six years), middle school (three years), high school (three years), and university (four years). Education is compulsory only for the nine years of elementary and middle school, but 98% of students go on to high school. Students usually have to take exams in order to enter high schools and universities. Many different sports are played in Japan. Traditional martial arts like judo and kendo are popular, as are sports imported from overseas, such as baseball and soccer (football). Many Japanese go to the sea for surfing and scuba diving in the summer, while skiing and snowboarding are popular winter pursuits. History The traditional clothing are Kimonos. Although modern clothes are influenced by the western culture Famous foods from Japan that are loved all around the world is sushi, sashimi, wagashi. There are two forms of music recognized to be the oldest forms of traditional Japanese music. They are Buddhist chanting, and orchestral court music, Culture Gion Matsuri is a one of the most famous festivals in Japan.It takes place on the Kawaramachi and Oike Streets, during the entire month of July, but the highlight is the grand procession of floats called "Yamaboko Junko" on the 17th and 24th. Japan attracted 31 million international tourists in 2018.Japan has 21 World Heritage Sites, including Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto and Nara. The most Popular foreigner attractions include Tokyo and Hiroshima, Mount Fuji, ski resorts the shinkansen and taking advantage of Japan's hotel and hotspring network. Geography Transportation This is the largest traditional dance festival in Japan. Men, women and children dance on almost all of the streets in Tokushima City, from the 12th to the 15th of August. They wear summer cotton kimono and straw hats. More than a million people get together for this festival. SPORTS CITATIONS Janelle Martinstyne TOURISM Main Economy Gion Matsuri (Kyoto) JAPAN IS AN ISLAND LOCATED IN EAST ASIA THE NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES OF JAPAN ARE SOUTH KOREA, NORTH KOREA, RUSSIA AND CHINA About 80 percent of Japan is mountainous including active and inactive volcanoes. The flat lands are built into cities.You can enjoy the beautiful view of the mountains in the island of Honshu where the Japanese alps are located.Also you can see Japan's famous highest mountain, mount Fuji. Economically,Japan is one of the most highly developed nations in the world. One of the most promising fields for future economic growth is robotics, in which Japanese technology leads the world. Japan's main agricultural product is rice, and most rice eaten in Japan is home-grown. Main Occasions https://www.tsunagujapan.com/10-popular-japanese-festivals/ https://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/economy/index.html https://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/sports/index.html https://www.japantravel-centre.com/transportation/ https://www.seejapan.co.uk/ Japan has a very interesting history that revolves around dynasties. It was once a country that remained completely blocked off to any foreigner until the 1500s. At that time, Japan was ruled by the shogun, warlords who were supposed to respect the Emperor. The most famous shogun is Tokugawa Ieyasu, who united most of the country and clarified the classes. 1945 is the turning point in Japanese history, and has shaped the entire government and international policy since. Since then, Japan's economy has gone through the roof, to place it second in the world. Education Awa Odori (Tokushima)