Uneven population Japan (Case Study #2)

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Japan

Country in East Asia with a total area of 377,973 km².

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Population

125.1 million people living in Japan.

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Population Density

328 people per km² in Japan.

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Developed Economy

Japan has a GDP of 4.23 trillion USD.

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Job Opportunities

Major cities like Tokyo and Osaka offer numerous job opportunities.

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Climate

Northern Japan has a cold climate, making farming difficult; the south has a more even climate.

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Geography

70% of Japan is mountainous.

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Natural Disasters

Japan faces natural disasters, which impact the economy.

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Historical Developments

Tokyo evolved into an economic and political center over time.

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Infrastructure

Big cities have high-speed trains, while rural areas lack transport options.

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Internal Migration

Young people are moving from rural areas to big cities.

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Southeast Japan

A common destination for internal migration, particularly Tokyo.

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Stable Economy

Japan maintains a stable economic environment.

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Transportation Unit

Efficient transportation systems in urban areas.

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Other Densely Populated Cities

Osaka, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Aichi are also densely populated.

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Large Companies

Prominent companies include Honda, Mitsubishi, and Sony.

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Mountainous Regions

The south-west mountainous regions are less populated.

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Low Economy

Areas with lower economies have fewer job opportunities and weaker education.

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Forced Migration

Migration from Hiroshima occurred after the atomic bombing in WWII.

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Economic Impacts

Internal migration can lead to higher immigration rates and lower working wages.

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Job Market

More job seekers can lead to increased competition for wages.

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Coastal Transportation

Proximity to the coast facilitates transportation by sea.

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Covid-19 Impact

The economy suffered in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Isolation Effects

Covid-19 led to isolation, resulting in a halt in work and economic activity.

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Natural Disaster Effects

The economy is also affected by the frequency of natural disasters.

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