Physical Geography of Japan. Four Main Islands 1.Hokkaido 2.Honshu 3.Kyushu 4.Shikoku All of the islands have mountainous interior and coastal exterior.

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Physical Geography of Japan

Four Main Islands 1.Hokkaido 2.Honshu 3.Kyushu 4.Shikoku All of the islands have mountainous interior and coastal exterior lowlands

Physical Stats of Japan About the size of California Cool in the North (Portland, OR) Warmer in the South (Bahamas) > 50% of land is covered by mountains and forests

Physical Stats of Japan (2) Perfect conditions for growing rice (a main food of Japan) Largest mountain: Mt. Fuji (near Tokyo) Averages 1,500 earthquakes per year!

How does Japan’s Geography affect the Population? 128 million people (10 th largest) High population density 337 people/sq. mile Most Japanese live in cities along or near the coast Inland mountain areas are too rugged to support life/buildings