[ad_1] Japan imports 60% of its food, with low self-sufficiency rates for staples like soybeans and cooking oil. It has the largest fishing fleets in the world and high life expectancy rates, but one in six citizens live below the poverty line. Japan imports about 60% of its food. While the country is usually self-sufficient […]
[ad_1] Japan’s aging population, combined with a low birth rate and high life expectancy, is expected to have a serious economic impact. Only 3% of Japanese feel prepared for retirement. Many European countries and India also face aging crises. African countries have the youngest populations. Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world: […]
[ad_1] Japan’s population is expected to decline by a third by 2060 due to low birth rates. Younger generations are less interested in marriage and fulfilling traditional gender roles. Japan’s population is projected to decline by a third by 2060. As of 2012, Japan’s population was approximately 127 million, and the country had one of […]
[ad_1] Okinoshima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan, has strict gender rules that prohibit women from visiting and require men to complete rituals. Only 2017 men can visit annually. The island is home to rich biodiversity and archaeological finds dating back to the 4th century. The Japanese island of Okinoshima is home to rich […]
[ad_1] Japan has four main islands: Honshū, Shikoku, Hokkaidō, and Kyūshū, which make up 97% of its land area. Honshū is the largest and most populous, with major cities like Tokyo and Osaka. Kyūshū and Shikoku are mountainous, with populations of 13 million and 4 million respectively. Hokkaidō is the second largest and most rural, […]
[ad_1] Over 99% of criminal cases in Japan result in a conviction, with prosecutors having the power to decide whether someone should be charged. It is difficult to overturn a wrongful indictment, leading to false beliefs. Japan has banned public dancing after dark, has a no-smoking law, and has different rules for men and women […]
