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Case Study Japan 01

The strips of land cut out of hillsides are known as terraces. (Photo courtesy of Konstantin Krismer.)

Case Study Japan 01

The characters that make up Japan's name mean 'sun-origin' (because it lies to the east of nearby countries), which is why Japan is sometimes referred to as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'. Try our first Geography quiz about this fascinating country.

Which of these options do you prefer?

  1. Japan is made up of how many main islands?

  2. In autumn the south is commonly hit by what?

  3. Which is the country's largest island?

  4. What is the capital of Japan?

  5. Japan lies on which body of water?

  6. What is the Shinkansen?

  7. Which statement is true about Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain?

  8. Lying on Tokyo Bay, what is Japan's chief port?

  9. Most of the major cities are located where?

  10. Level strips of land cut out of hillsides for farming are called what?

Quiz written by Jan Crompton

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