GEOG 1003 Study Guide - Honshu, Kami, One-Child Policy
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4 main islands that make up japan (northern to southern: 1. Kyushu: several climates: north-subarctic , south- subtropical, western coast is much rainier with more snow and is called the dark side of japan. Japan is known for its forest management and is second only to the country of finland. Feudal barons led by shogun numbered about 3000 people in the. Lived between tokyo (edo) and kyto (spiritual capital of japan) Trained in confucian traditions of loyalty, obedience, service, and military preparedness. About 28 million (80% of the population) Bound to both the soil and their overlord. Surftum person is tied to their land; if someone buys your land they also buy you. Society forbid them from rice and tea. 50% of their produce went to the samurai overlords: 4. Most inferior class but had money in assets. Relied on the daimyo for loans in the event they could not afford court life.
