Chapter 28 Japan and the Koreas

Section 1 Objectives

Examine major landforms of the regions

Describe Climates

ID important resources in Japan and the Koreas

List the 4 main islands of Japan from North to South Hokkaido (hoh-KY-doh)

Honshu (HAWN-shoo) Largest &Most Populous Tokyo located here

Shikoku (shee-KOH-koo)

Kyushu (KYOO-shoo)

How was Japan formed?Lies in a subduction zone Pacific

plate dives under the Eurasian and Philippine plates. Causing a hot bed of volcanic activity.

This also causes tsunamis “harbor waves” as they are known, are large waves traveling hundreds of miles/hour

What landform do the Koreas sit on?

Korean Peninsula mostly hilly and low mountains. Coastal plains lie in the west

List the climates & their locations for this region

Humid Continental

Hokkaido

North Korea

Humid Subtropical

Kyushu

Shikoku

Southern Honshu

South Korea

Give important info about natural resources for the following:

Japan Limited mineral & energy

resources

Hydro & nuclear power used to cut down on importing oil

65% is forested, but strict limits cause for importing lumber

Rich fishing grounds provide most of the food

KoreasHydro & nuclear

power used to cut down on importing oil

North Korea has iron ore/ copper/ lead/ coal

South Korea has rich fishing grounds

Section 2 Objectives

ID events in Early and Modern history that have shaped both countries

Explain some major feature of culture for both countries

Give the greatest hits for the early history of

Japan-Earliest inhabitants were Ainu (I-noo)/

pushed north by invaders in 300BC who introduced rice farming

-- In 700AD political system with an emperor emerged

--By late 1100’s a war lord came to power known as shogun/ he ruled over the daimyo, who were protected by the samurai (similar to the feudal system of

Europe)

-Europeans arrive in the late 1500’s & were driven out in the 1600’s/ few

allowed to stay (mainly Dutch) & were restricted to Nagasaki to limit influence

Samurai warrior in full armor.

Give the greatest hits for the early history of the KoreasPeople came from North and Central Asia

108 BC invaded by China, this starts a long occupation

Eventually drove the Chinese out of the peninsula

Korean culture flourished

Give a brief explanation of Modern history for JapanUS shows up in 1853, influencing samurai to

overthrow shogun & reinstate the emperor in 1868 Meijii Restoration

Emperor moved capital to Tokyo, modernized education, industries, laws, & changed governments to parliamentary with a constitution

Starting in late 1800’s Japan invaded & acquired land in Eastern Asia

Became allies with the Axis powers during WWII

After WWII a democratic government was established

Give a brief explanation of Modern history for KoreaControlled by Japan until the end of WWII,

then were split between the USSR and the UNNorth was given to the USSR, while the

South was given to the UN. This lasted until 1949

Fighting began in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea. In 1953 fighting stopped when both sides signed an armistice. Now they have a DMZ along the 38th parallel.

Recently North Korea has been in the news due to threats of nuclear weapons and threats of war.

Give at least 2 facts for each of the following:

People & Language 99% of population is ethnic

Japanese, speaking Japanese

Kana written Japanese language, is a mix of Chinese & Japanese symbols

Nearly the entire population of Korea is ethnic Koreans

Korean language written w/ 24 letter alphabet called hangul

Religion Japan

Shintoism Buddhism

Korea Roughly about half have

become Christian. This is different due to the impact Chinese culture has had on their culture

Give at least 2 facts for each of the following:

Settlement and Land Use Japan

867 people per square meter (one of the most densely populated countries in the world)

Most live along narrow coastal plains

Korea Also densely populated,

most of the population live in urban areas

Food Japan

Main stays are rice, fish, Sushi, & sashimi. Fast food is becoming increasingly popular

Tea is the popular drink

Korea Main stays include rice,

grilled meats, vegetables, & potatoes

Give at least 2 facts for each of the following:

Education Japan and South Korea

Everyone attends elementary & middle school for free

Competition to get into university, as education is highly valued

North Korea Teach communist

ideology& require students to work while in school

Traditions and Customs Japan

Strong family ties Kimono is worn as the

formal dress Shoes are removed prior

to entering home Many forms of art are

practiced

Korea Traditional dress and

dancing are popular

Section 3 Objectives

ID characteristics of Japan today

Contrast life in North and South Korea

What should be known about Japan’s economy for Agriculture

Not much land is arable

Produces about 70% of the countries food needs

What should be known about Japan’s economy for Industry

Most workers have a strong work ethic and are extremely loyal to their companies

While in the past the Keiretsu system has worked, Japan is trying to adapt to the changing times

What should be known about Japan’s economy for International EconomyProduce high

quality goods such as cars, cameras, & electronics.

Have an export economy with a trade surplus

Describe modern life in JapanMajor urban areas hold the majority of the

population, they are connected by high speed trains.

Homes are small, as are the families. Homes and expenses for families are high.

Western culture has had a big impact on Japan from clothing to sports

Birthrates are low while life expectancy is high

Women have been gaining more rights in recent years

Contrast North & South Korea

North Korea Communist

Travel is controlled by government

Government officials live well

Outside of the capital, poverty is common

Do not have enough food to feed the country

South Korea Democracy

Industry is strong

Have an export economy

Government works to improve economy

Country becoming Urbanized

Large middle class