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About The People
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The molars that grow in between the ages of 17 and 25, known as wisdom teeth in the Unit »» MoreFashion... Conformity, even in appearance is a characteristic of the Japanese. The general rule is to act »» MoreSocializing... Society is group oriented. Loyalty to the group (business, club, etc.) and to one’s superiors »» More
Family... The family is the foundation of Japanese society and is bound together by a strong sense of rep »» MoreSports & Recreation... Japanese children enjoy kite flying and origami, the ancient art of paper folding. Card games s »» More | World Region: Asia

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Statistics
Capital Cities... Tokyo »» History of Tokyo Population: 127,433,494 GDP: $4,305,000,000,000 (USD) Total Area: 377,835 (sq km) 145,882 (sq mi) Currency: yen (JPY)
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Japan History
"NOTHING SIMILAR MAY be found in foreign lands," wrote Kitabatake Chikafusa when he described Japan in his fourteenthcentury Jinno sh t ki (Chronicle of the Direct Descent of the Divine Sovereigns). Although Japan’s culture developed late in Asian terms and was much influenced by China and later the West, its history, like its art and literature, is special among world civilizations. As some scholars have argued, these outside influences may have "corrupted" Japanese traditions, yet once absorbed they also enriched and strengthened the nation, forming part of a vibrant and unique culture.
Early in Japan’s history, society was controlled by a ruling elite of powerful »» More |