Cooking and Cleaning

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#76
Japan is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Philippine Sea to the East, the Sea of Japan to the West and the East China Sea to the Southwest.
 
#77
#77
The closest major neighboring countries are Russia, China, North Korea, and South Korea.
 
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#78
Japan’s area is about 145,902 square miles, which is only slightly smaller than California; as mentioned earlier. The population is about 127 million
 
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#79
Japan’s political system is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government
 
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#80
The constitution signed in 1947 included a bill of rights which is similar to the United States Bill of Rights.
 
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#81
These documents were intended to ensure Japan never again participates in military aggression and also prevents Japan from keeping a formal military.
 
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#83
- Prime Minister – head of government
- Emperor – head of state (functions are ceremonial)
- Cabinet of Ministers – appointed by Prime Minister and must be civilians and a majority are required to be members of parliament
- The parliament – consists of the lower House of Representatives and the House of Councillors
- House of Councillors – has 242 seats and members serve six-year terms, half are elected every three years
- House of Representatives – 480 seats and members serve four-year terms, single-member constituencies elect 300, proportional representation in eleven regions elect 180
- Local governments – ran by governors
 
#84
#84
The House of Representatives is the most powerful because it makes decisions on financial situations and can override vetoed bills by the House of Councillors.
 
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#86
Many believe the most influential power in Japan lies not with the government, but with bureaucratic and party powers. They are said to run the country behind closed doors.
 
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#87
Political parties include the Liberal Democratic Party, Conservative, Social Democratic Party of Japan, New Frontier Party, Sakigake, Democratic Party of Japan, Sun Party, Japan Communist Party, Japan Governance Party, Japan Socialist Party, Democratic Reform League, the Komei Group and the Liberal Party.
 
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#89
Japan’s economy is very strong and considered to be industrial based.
 
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#90
The country’s workforce is highly educated which has helped improve work ethic, efficiencies, and the overall state of the economy.
 
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#92
The official language in Japan is Japanese and has been since about 1850.
 
#93
#93
The Japanese language is based on Chinese characters and the Japanese added signs and simplified some of the characters.
 
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#94
Because of this, some believe Japan has one of the most advanced and complex writing systems in the entire world
 
#96
#96
Minimal literacy of the Japanese languages requires learning over 1,800 characters.
 
#98
#98
They tend to be reserved, modest, gracious, and all are expected to be courteous to others at all times
 
#99
#99
But, they can also be very sensitive and easily offended by any critical remark.
 
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