JAPAN

(日本)

“The land of the

rising sun”

Angie Cárdenas
Brigith Córdoba
Sharon Forero
David Martínez
 Geographical location of Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. It is located
Hokkaido

between the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east

of China, Russia and the Korean Peninsula.

Its capital is Tokyo.

Honshu
It consists of four main islands: Honshū,
Hokkaidō, Kyūshū and Shikoku, which
make up 97% of the total land area of the Kyushu
country.

The yen is the official currency of Japan. Shikoku

 The flag of Japan
(Hinomaru)

The national flag of Japan is a rectangular white flag with a crimson red circle in the
center.
Its name means solar circle, because as Japan is an island, the sun rises over the sea,
this is the inspiration for its design.
 History of Japan

1639: Japan is completely cut off from the world.

1854: The United States and Japan sign the

Treaty of Kanagawa, which ends Japan's isolation.

1858: Japan Signs trade treaties with several

countries.

1894-95: War between Japan and China

1945: Atomic bombs are dropped on Hiroshima

and Nagasaki.
History of Japan

1946: The Constitution of Japan is

promulgated.

1956: Japan becomes a member of the United

Nations.

1970: Celebration of the Osaka World Expo,

the first EXPO in Asia.

1978: Signing of the Treaty of Peace and

Friendship between China and Japan.

2013: Mount Fuji is declared a World

Heritage Site. (Symbol of Japan).
 Japanese food
Sushi
Is the typical food of Japan, put Japan on the gastronomic map.

Onigiri Ramen

among others foods

of Japan we have
 Omurice

Tofu. Kashi Pan

Udon
 Art and entertainment
Games and
Theater Noh technology
Film and anime
Traditional Art and Kabuki

ukiyo-e
 Traditions
Hanami (花見)
matsuri (祭り)
Tanabata (七夕)

Obon (お盆)
Bon Odori (盆踊り)
Tsukimi (月見)
 RELIGION
Shinto (神道) buddhism Christianity
Islamism
Judaism
Hinduism

The majority of Japanese people are not affiliated with a particular religion, in turn they incorporate
various characteristics of many religions in their daily lives.
 Japanese Policies

- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's "Abenomics"

- The "Cool Japan" policy, promotes Japanese
policy focuses on monetary easing, public
culture abroad for tourism and exports of cultural
spending and structural reforms.
goods.

- Importance of innovation, research and

- Environmental sustainability and the
development (R&D) in sectors such as
development of renewable energies
technology, automotive and robotics.
-EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)

-Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) or the Free

Trade Agreement between Japan and the European Union.
Agreements
-Japan is a member country of the OMC and is part of the
Asia Europe Forum (ASEM).
Negotiating Culture
- Japanese negotiating culture is based on
respect for hierarchy, local culture and
customs, the importance of personal
relationships, emphasis on patience,
perseverance and being prepared for a
prolonged negotiation process.

- Japanese negotiation practices, such as

the concept of "nemawashi" (prior
consensus) or the use of indirect
communication techniques
In 2023, Japan recorded a deficit in its Trade Balance of
63 million euros, 3% of its GDP, lower than in 2022, which
Balance of
was 142 million euros, 0. 26% of the Gross Domestic
Product.
trade
 Imports
Crude Oil
Petroleum Gas
Coal Briquettes
Integrated Circuits
Transmission Equipment
Prepared Meat
Ether (quimic)
Processed Tobacco,
Sulphates
Alkaline Metals.
The main products Japan imports from Colombia are:
Coffee
Flowers
Nickel
Chemicals
Coal

On the other hand, the main Colombian imports from

Japan are:
Machinery
Communication equipment
Automobiles and auto parts
Chemicals and food.
 Exports
Japan's main exports are:
Cars
Machinery
Integrated Circuits
Motor Vehicles (Parts and Accessories)
Refined Petroleum

Japan was the world's largest exporter of:

Hot Iron
Flat Hand Steel
Thermostats
Photographic Chemicals.
 Questions for the activity
Which year is used as a reference for the trade balance analysis?
What is the name of the theatre type characterized for its focus on emotions and
spirituality?
Which are the main islands of Japan?
Name three japanese anime
What is the name of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's policy?
Which products are considered to be Japan's main imports?
Do Japan's negotiation practices include indirect communication techniques?
In what year was the peace treaty between China and Japan signed?
 Thanks

Arigatō
ありがとう