Japan is an archipelago of islands located off the eastern coast of Asia. It is influenced by its proximity to China and Korea, with whom it shares cultural influences like art, religion, and agriculture. The mountainous terrain and ocean currents surrounding Japan have protected it and influenced its climate and development over time. The geography has also impacted Japan's population density and ability to farm both land and sea.
2. Instructions
Use the guided note sheet to help you
take notes on the geography of Japan.
If you have questions email Mrs. Fitz
cfitzgerald@billerica.k12.ma.us
4. Essential Question
How was Japan’s development
influenced by its landforms, its climate,
and its closeness to China and Korea?
5. Japan’s Geography Matters:
Two important factors influencing the
development of Japanese Culture:
Proximity to China and Korea
Influential in art, religion, and
agriculture
11. Before
Shinto – belief system based
on nature
Naturalistic Painting
Landscape art
After:
Buddhism
Zen Buddhism
Pictographic Written Language
Architecture
