Choose a country or region and explain how it has been affected by its history and geography?

Japan

is famous for its rich

culture

and technological advancements.

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according to

Clavecilla (2023), the country faces significant challenges

such

as “limited land area compared to its population” and

“prone

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to earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic activity”.

In

addition

,

Japan

has suffered from occupation and war for hundreds of years. The disadvantages of nature and the

culture

formed over a long period of time have shaped the social development of

Japan

, training the

Japanese

people

to be resilient, adaptable, and strong, and possessing more admirable qualities.

Japan

, an archipelago located in East Asia, has limited land area and frequent natural disasters, causing significant difficulties that mainland

countries

can hardly imagine.

First,

Japan

's geography is mainly islands, with a small land area and a large population, so they have to make good use of available resources. They find ways to constantly adapt, living with frequent natural disasters.

Instead

of building permanent houses to live in like other

countries

,

people

here build temporary houses that can be easily rebuilt and dismantled to easily overcome the consequences of natural disasters. They

also

install many earthquake and tsunami sensor systems to help

people

prepare in time, minimizing damage to

people

and property.

This

adaptation demonstrates the resilience and flexibility of the

Japanese

in dealing with harsh circumstances.

In

addition

,

Japan

takes advantage of marine resources, providing food,

as well as

exchanging goods with other

countries

to develop the economy.

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Bester (2014), "In the early 20th century, seafood products became increasingly important commodities to generate foreign currency". Seafood has become a staple food for humans and has created a unique and famous cuisine that no other country has. The ability to turn geographical challenges into opportunities shows the creativity and adaptability of the

Japanese

people

. The integration of cultures from other

countries

and maintaining core values for more than 500 years has made the current

Japanese

culture

famous for its diversity and uniqueness.

Japan

has been influenced by many cultures from China, Korea, and Western

countries

due to

many wars and colonizations throughout its history but has still retained its core values.

According to

Jensen (2022), “Foreign

countries

, most notably China, have influenced them for a long time.

Japan

has assimilated the ideals of other

countries

without losing its core values”.

This

blend has made

Japanese

culture

rich and diverse. Some of

Japan

's famous cultural forms include tea ceremony, calligraphy, and traditional costumes that are somewhat similar to those of China and Korea.

In

addition

to the two alphabets Hiragana and Katakana,

Japan

also

has a third alphabet, Kanji, borrowed from Chinese. You can see some similarities but not all are the same, as there is a blend of cultures and the creation of unique features. The ability to preserve and develop

culture

in the face of many external influences shows the perseverance and appreciation of

traditional

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values of the

Japanese

people

.

In

addition

, the absorption of

culture

everywhere

also

helps

Japan

become famous for its civilized and historical society. The

people

's good compliance and discipline with social rules and strict working style have helped their economy develop significantly compared to many other

countries

. Through hundreds of histories and many obstacles,

Japan

still retains its own unique features.