English Speech for Middle School Students

Japan is an island nation located on the Pacific Ocean, east of China and Korea, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. It is composed of over 3,000 islands, the largest of which are Hokkaidō, Honshū, Shikoku, and Kyūshū. Most of Japan's islands are mountainous, and many are volcanic; the peak is the highest. Most of Japan's islands are mountainous, and many are volcanic; the highest peak is Mount Fuji. Japan is the world's second-largest economy and one of the world's leading industrialized countries. It is a unitary constitutional monarchy with an emperor and an elected parliament, one of the oldest legislatures in Asia. Despite its rugged terrain, it is one of the most populous-urbanized countries. Despite its rugged terrain, it is one of the most populous-and one of the most densely populated-countries in the world. Its capital Tokyo, with over thirty million residents, is the largest metropolitan area in the world. Historically, Japan adopted many Chinese customs and institutions beginning in the 7th and 8th centuries. Historically, Japan adopted many Chinese customs and institutions beginning in the 7th and 8th centuries. From the 12th century to the mid-1800s, Japan was a feudal country led by clans of warriors. Japan adopted many European and American customs and institutions. Its culture today is a mixture of these influences along with traditional Japanese culture. Japan's name in the kanji writing system is often translated as "Land of the Rising Sun", and comes from the country's location on the east coast of Asia. Translation: Japan is an island country located in the Pacific Ocean, east of China and Korea, and south of the East China Sea from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north. It consists of more than 3,000 islands, the largest of which are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. Most of Japan's islands are mountainous, with many volcanoes; the highest peak is Mount Fuji. Japan is the world's second largest economy and a leading industrialized country. It is a constitutional monarchy unified by an emperor and an elected parliament, one of the oldest legislatures in Asia. Despite the rugged terrain, it is the world's most populous and one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Its capital, Tokyo, with more than 30 million inhabitants, is the largest metropolitan area in the world. Historically, Japan adopted many Chinese customs and institutions beginning in the 7th and 8th centuries. From the 12th to the mid-19th century, Japan was a feudal state led by tribal warriors. After the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Japan adopted many European and American customs and agencies. Its culture today is a mixture of these influences along with Japan's traditional culture. The name Japan, in the kanji writing system is often translated as "Land of the Rising Sun", as well as from the country's location on the east coast.