{"id":6210,"date":"2023-12-05T12:09:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T06:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/?p=6210"},"modified":"2023-12-05T12:09:49","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T06:39:49","slug":"japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan and its 66 important Details for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Japan_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\" >Japan and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Japan_and_its_Basic_Details\" >Japan and its Basic Details :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Geography_of_Japan\" >Geography of Japan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Economy_of_Japan\" >Economy of Japan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Defence_Power_of_Japan\" >Defence Power of Japan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Cultural_of_Japan\" >Cultural of Japan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Sports_in_Japan\" >Sports in Japan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Japan\" >Natural Habitat and wild life of Japan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Biggest_in_the_Japan\" >Biggest in the Japan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Brief_History_Of_Japan\" >Brief History Of Japan :<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Ancient_Japan\" >Ancient Japan:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Medieval_Period\" >Medieval Period:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Early_Modern_Era\" >Early Modern Era:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Modern_Era\" >Modern Era:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/japan\/#Recent_History\" >Recent History:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Japan_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Japan and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"Flag-of-Japan\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Japan.jpg\" alt=\"Flag of Japan\" class=\"wp-image-6211\" title=\"Flag of Japan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Japan.jpg 940w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Japan-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Japan-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Japan-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Japan_and_its_Basic_Details\"><\/span>Japan and its Basic Details :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name<\/td><td>Japan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital<\/td><td>Tokyo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independence Day<\/td><td>February 11, 660 BC (Mythical Foundation Day), May 3, 1947 (Constitution Day)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Religions<\/td><td>Shinto and Buddhism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>Japanese Yen (JPY)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continent<\/td><td>Asia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Famous Cities<\/td><td>Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Sapporo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Famous Persons<\/td><td>Emperor Hirohito, Akira Kurosawa, Yukio Mishima, Hayao Miyazaki, Emperor Akihito, Haruki Murakami, Hokusai, Yoko Ono, Taro Aso, Shigeru Miyamoto<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of Government<\/td><td>Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary Democracy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Wars Fought<\/td><td>World War II, Sino-Japanese Wars, Russo-Japanese War<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP<\/td><td>Approximately $5 trillion (2021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Popular Tourist Places<\/td><td>Mount Fuji, Tokyo Disneyland, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Himeji Castle, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Japan, Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_of_Japan\"><\/span>Geography of Japan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Geography<\/strong><\/td><td>Details about Japan&#8217;s geographical aspects.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Area<\/strong><\/td><td>377,975 square kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Population<\/strong><\/td><td>Approximately 126 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Mountain Ranges<\/strong><\/td><td>1. Japanese Alps 2. Hidaka Mountains 3. \u014cu Mountains 4. Akaishi Mountains 5. Ch\u016bgoku Mountains<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Mountain Peaks<\/strong><\/td><td>1. Mount Fuji 2. Mount Haku 3. Mount Daisen 4. Mount Gassan 5. Mount Tate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Rivers<\/strong><\/td><td>1. Shinano River 2. Tone River 3. Ishikari River 4. Kitakami River 5. Yoshino River<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Lakes<\/strong><\/td><td>1. Lake Biwa 2. Lake Kasumigaura 3. Lake Kussharo 4. Lake Mashu 5. Lake Towada<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Deserts<\/strong><\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Plateau<\/strong><\/td><td>Aizu Basin, Hida Plateau<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Volcanoes<\/strong><\/td><td>1. Mount Fuji 2. Mount Aso 3. Mount Kirishima 4. Mount Bandai 5. Mount Unzen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Crops and Vegetation<\/strong><\/td><td>Rice, vegetables, fruits, tea, and soybeans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Beaches<\/strong><\/td><td>Shirahama Beach, Yuigahama Beach, Zushi Beach, Katsurahama Beach, Yuigahama Beach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Neighboring Countries<\/strong><\/td><td>Russia, China, South Korea, North Korea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nearby Seas and Oceans<\/strong><\/td><td>Sea of Japan, Pacific Ocean<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Length of Coastline<\/strong><\/td><td>Approximately 29,751 kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Top 5 Natural Resources<\/strong><\/td><td>Fish, timber, minerals, agriculture, water resources<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geography of the Japan , Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighboring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_of_Japan\"><\/span>Economy of Japan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Economy<\/strong><\/td><td>Details regarding Japan&#8217;s economic aspects.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Major Industries<\/strong><\/td><td>1. Automobiles, 2. Electronics, 3. Robotics,  4. Shipbuilding, 5. Pharmaceuticals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Revenue Sources<\/strong><\/td><td>1. Manufacturing, 2. Services, 3. Agriculture, 4. Technology, 5. Tourism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Top 10 Companies<\/strong><\/td><td>1. Toyota, 2. Sony, 3. Honda, 4. SoftBank Group, 5. Mitsubishi, 6. Panasonic, 7. Nissan, 8. Nintendo, 9. Canon, 10. Hitachi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Per Capita Income<\/strong><\/td><td>Approximately $42,000 (USD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Top 5 Imports<\/strong><\/td><td>1. Mineral fuels including oil, 2. Electrical machinery, 3. Machinery including computers, 4. Optical, technical, medical apparatus, 5. Vehicles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Top 5 Exports<\/strong><\/td><td>1. Vehicles, 2. Machinery, 3. Electronic equipment, 4. Medical and technical equipment, 5. Plastics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Gold Reserves<\/strong><\/td><td>Approximately 765.2 metric tons<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Economy of the Japan , 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_Power_of_Japan\"><\/span>Defence Power of Japan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Defence<\/strong><\/td><td>Self-Defense Forces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Size of Defence Budget<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a56.82 trillion (US$51.4 billion) (2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Number of Army Personnel<\/strong><\/td><td>247,150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Number of Air Force Personnel<\/strong><\/td><td>144,930<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Number of Navy Personnel<\/strong><\/td><td>234,848<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Defence Imports<\/strong><\/td><td>2.3 billion USD (2021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Defence Exports<\/strong><\/td><td>0.9 billion USD (2021)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Defence of the Japan , Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_of_Japan\"><\/span>Cultural of Japan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cultural Aspects<\/strong><\/td><td>Details related to Japan&#8217;s cultural elements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Festivals<\/strong><\/td><td>1. Cherry Blossom Festival (Sakura Matsuri), 2. Gion Matsuri, 3. Tanabata Matsuri, 4. Awa Odori, 5. Kanda Matsuri<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Religious Places<\/strong><\/td><td>1. Meiji Shrine (Shinto), 2. Sens\u014d-ji Temple (Buddhism), 3. T\u014ddai-ji Temple (Buddhism), 4. Itsukushima Shrine (Shinto), 5. Kinkaku-ji Temple (Buddhism)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Arts and Dances<\/strong><\/td><td>Noh, Kabuki, Tea Ceremony, Ikebana (flower arrangement), Bon Odori (dance)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main Languages<\/strong><\/td><td>Japanese<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Famous Food and Cuisines<\/strong><\/td><td>Sushi, Ramen, Tempura, Sashimi, Wagyu Beef<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UNESCO Protected Buildings<\/strong><\/td><td>1. Himeji Castle, 2. Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji, and Otsu Cities), 3. Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome), 4. Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, 5. Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_in_Japan\"><\/span>Sports in Japan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Game<\/td><td>Sumo Wrestling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Sports<\/td><td>Baseball, Football (Soccer), Judo, Karate, Sumo Wrestling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Athletes<\/td><td>&#8211; Shohei Ohtani (Baseball) &lt;br&gt; &#8211; Naomi Osaka (Tennis) &lt;br&gt; &#8211; Rikako Ikee (Swimming)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Sports Achievements<\/td><td>&#8211; Japan&#8217;s Women&#8217;s Soccer Team winning the World Cup in 2011 &lt;br&gt; &#8211; Japan hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2019 &lt;br&gt; &#8211; First Asian nation to win a FIFA World Cup match in 2018<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sports of the Japan , National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Japan\"><\/span>Natural Habitat and wild life of Japan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Natural Habitat<\/td><td>Forests, mountains, wetlands, coastal areas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wildlife<\/td><td>Japanese macaque, red-crowned crane, tanuki, sika deer, green pheasant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Animal<\/td><td>Green pheasant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Bird<\/td><td>Green pheasant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Forests<\/td><td>Japanese cedar, beech, cypress, oak<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Recognized Habitats<\/td><td>Kushiro Marsh, Shiretoko Peninsula, Yakushima<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Habitat and wild life of the Japan , National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_in_the_Japan\"><\/span>Biggest in the Japan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Biggest in the country<\/td><td>Island &#8211; Hokkaido<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Richest Man<\/td><td>Tadashi Yanai &#8211; Founder of Uniqlo, net worth ~$41.3 billion (USD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Company<\/td><td>Toyota Motor Corporation &#8211; Revenue ~$354.9 billion (USD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Building<\/td><td>Tokyo Skytree &#8211; 634 meters tall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Statue<\/td><td>Ushiku Daibutsu &#8211; 120 meters tall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Bridge<\/td><td>Akashi Kaikyo Bridge &#8211; 3,757 meters long<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Mountain<\/td><td>Mount Fuji &#8211; 3,776 meters tall<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longest River<\/td><td>Shinano River &#8211; 367 kilometers long<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Forest<\/td><td>Aokigahara Jukai &#8211; 35 square kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Lake<\/td><td>Biwa Lake &#8211; 670 square kilometers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biggest in the Japan , Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_History_Of_Japan\"><\/span>Brief History Of Japan : <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Country&#8217;s history is rich and diverse, characterized by distinct periods that have shaped its culture, society, and governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Japan\"><\/span>Ancient Japan:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jomon Period (14,000 BCE &#8211; 300 BCE):<\/strong> Considered this Country&#8217;s prehistoric era, characterized by hunter-gatherer communities. Notable for the creation of pottery and early agricultural practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yayoi Period (300 BCE &#8211; 300 CE):<\/strong> Marked by the introduction of rice cultivation and metalworking, leading to the establishment of settled communities. Also, saw the emergence of social classes and the beginning of political organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kofun Period (300 CE &#8211; 538 CE):<\/strong> Known for the construction of large burial mounds (kofun) for rulers. This period laid the foundation for centralized rule and the formation of early states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medieval_Period\"><\/span>Medieval Period:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nara Period (710 CE &#8211; 794 CE):<\/strong> This Country&#8217;s capital was established in Nara, influenced by Chinese culture. Buddhism flourished, and the first permanent capital city was built.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heian Period (794 CE &#8211; 1185 CE):<\/strong> Noted for its cultural advancements, including literature, art, and architecture. The Tale of Genji was written during this era. The aristocracy held power, leading to a feudal system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kamakura Period (1185 CE &#8211; 1333 CE):<\/strong> Marked by the rise of the samurai class and the establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate, this Country&#8217;s first military government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Modern_Era\"><\/span>Early Modern Era:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Muromachi Period (1336 CE &#8211; 1573 CE):<\/strong> Witnessed the rise of the Ashikaga Shogunate. This period saw internal conflicts, known as the Sengoku Period, leading to the unification of this Country under the Tokugawa Shogunate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Edo Period (1603 CE &#8211; 1868 CE):<\/strong> A time of peace and stability under the Tokugawa Shogunate. Isolationist policies were implemented, restricting foreign influence and trade. Art, culture, and urban development thrived.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Era\"><\/span>Modern Era:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meiji Restoration (1868 CE &#8211; 1912 CE):<\/strong> This Country underwent rapid modernization, adopting Western technologies and restructuring its government. The feudal system ended, and this Country embraced industrialization and constitutional reforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World War I &amp; II:<\/strong> This Country became a global power but faced economic challenges during the Great Depression. Involvement in World War II resulted in devastation and the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post-War Era:<\/strong> Following WWII, this Country experienced significant reconstruction and economic growth, known as the &#8220;Japanese economic miracle.&#8221; It emerged as a major economic powerhouse, focusing on technology, manufacturing, and innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_History\"><\/span>Recent History:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Late 20th Century:<\/strong> Japan became a leading technological innovator and an influential player in global economics. It faced economic stagnation in the &#8217;90s but continued to be a major economic force.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>21st Century:<\/strong> This Country continues to face demographic challenges due to an aging population. It remains a significant global player in technology, trade, and culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This Country&#8217;s history reflects a blend of tradition and modernity, marked by resilience, adaptation, and an ongoing pursuit of progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, 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