Question

Japan consists of four major islands, and four-fifths of its land area is covered by mountains. How did these facts influence Japan’s political development? Be sure to provide examples and details in your answer.

Answer 1

Japan, which extends roughly 4000 km from northeast to southwest along the northeastern coast of the Eurasia mainland, comprises five main islands, Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa, with countless “rito” – remote (or small) islands.

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