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JAPAN

By: Carly Frost Government and Politics:

Under the National Government of Japan there are two branches: the Legislative and the Executive branch. Under the legislative branch lies two houses: House of Representatives of Japan and House of Councillors. These two houses are also called the National Diet of Japan. Under the executive branch, these members report to the Diet. The chief of the executive branch, the Prime Minister, is appointed by the emperor as directed by the Diet. To be a Prime Minister, you must be a part of either House in the Diet and be a civilian. There is also a Judicial Branch as well that is separate from the Legislative and Executive branches. Its judges are appointed by the Emperor as directed by the Cabinet. Japan is a unitary government, which means local jurisdictions depend largely on the national government, especially financially. Japan has 47 administrative divisions. One metropolitan district (Tokyo), two urban prefectures (Kyoto and Osaka), forty-three rural prefectures and one district.

History:

Japanese History begins in 400 A.D when the Yamato clan, eventually based in Kyoto, managed the gain control in central and western Japan. In the 700s Japan got most of their government and way of life from the Chinese systems and Buddhism was introduced.

Economy:

Japan has one of the highest economies in the world. The only other leading economy is America. Some exports of Japan consist of cars, electronic devices and computers. America imports more than a fourth of Japan’s exports. Imports include oil, wood and food products.

Behavior || Possible Misunderstandings In American Culture || Strategies || Being reserved in the classroom and not participating in class activities || Might give the impression that they are bored or don’t understand || Tell them that in American schools, it’s a good thing to talk out loud and that it’s a way of thinking. || Attention in the classroom seems to be lacking || Not interested or rude. || Explain that paying attention is a way to show respect to those in authority and to other classmates. || Dislike of group activities || Group may feel like the student is choosing to be uninvolved and not doing their share of the work. || Explain the importance of hearing other people’s opinions and that getting to work in a group is a way of learning. || Does not engage when spoken to in classroom || Rude and critical towards the teacher and classroom || Gently explain to the student that in America, we use eye contact as a sign of respect and that || Very competitive with other students || May be taken as inappropriate or rude towards other students who are moving at a normal pace. || Model appropriate reactions to assignments and explain goals and objectives to the students. ||

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