When do they think Japan was inhabited?
the Upper Paleolithic period.
What type of research did they use to establish this?
Archaeological
When is Japan first noted in writing?
1st century AD.
Where was it found?
Chinese history texts
Where is Japan located?
East Asia
which ocean is it in?
Pacific
What is the formal meaning of Japan?
sun origin
How is it often referred by?
Land of the Rising Sun
What is that in reference to?
its Japanese name.
How many islands does it include?
about 6,852
How many islands make up 97% of Japan?
four
What are they?
Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku
What are they referred to as?
home islands.
How many people live in Tokyo?
Approximately 9.1 million
Is it the captial?
Yes
How many regions does Japan encompass?
eight
Is it divided up even further?
Yes
Into what?
47 prefectures
What is the most northern region?
Hokkaido