Japanese architecture (日本建築, Nihon kenchiku) has traditionally been typified by wooden structures, elevated slightly off the ground, with tiled or thatched roofs. Sliding doors (fusuma) were used in place of walls, allowing the internal confi… Baca selengkapnya »
Manga (漫ç"», Manga) are comics created in Japan, or by Japanese creators in the Japanese language, conforming to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century. They have a long and complex pre-history in earlier Japanese art. In Japan, peopl… Baca selengkapnya »
The modern study of Japanese aesthetics only started a little over two hundred years ago in the West. The Japanese aesthetic is a set of ancient ideals that include wabi (transient and stark beauty), sabi (the beauty of natural patina and aging), and… Baca selengkapnya »
The culture of Japan has evolved greatly over the millennia, from the country's prehistoric JÅmon period, to its contemporary hybrid culture, which combines influences from Asia, Europe, and North America. The inhabitants of Japan experienced a long… Baca selengkapnya »
A career woman (ã‚ャリアウーマン, kyariaÅ«man) sometimes career girl, is a Japanese term for a Japanese woman, married or not, who pursues a career to make a living and for personal advancement, rather than being a housewife without occupatio… Baca selengkapnya »
After World War II, the dominant cultural template for the role of a Japanese woman has been that of the "office lady (OL)" , who becomes a housewife, and then a kyoiku mama (education mother) after marriage. Cultural history Gender had been rega… Baca selengkapnya »
Smoking in Japan, though historically less restricted by law than in many other nations, has significantly changed in recent years. Tobacco use has been in constant decline since 1996 and the decline has been accelerating in recent years. Consumption… Baca selengkapnya »
Sexuality in Japan has developed separately from mainland Asia, as Japan did not adopt the Confucian view of marriage. Monogamy in marriage was not prized in Japan, and married men often sought pleasure from their courtesans. Prostitution in Japan ha… Baca selengkapnya »
Religion in Japan is dominated by Shinto, which is the ethnic religion of the Japanese people, and by Buddhist schools and organisations. According to surveys carried out in 2006 and 2008 less than 40% of the population of Japan identifies with an or… Baca selengkapnya »
The oral languages spoken by the native peoples of the insular country of Japan at present and during recorded history belong to either of two primary phyla of human language: Japonic languages Japanese language (See also Japanese dialects) Hachij… Baca selengkapnya »
Housing in Japan includes modern and traditional styles. Two patterns of residences are predominant in contemporary Japan: the single-family detached house and the multiple-unit building, either owned by an individual or corporation and rented as apa… Baca selengkapnya »
Gambling in Japan is generally banned by the Criminal Code chapter 23; however, there are several exceptions, including betting on horse racing and certain motor sports. Public sports, lottery, and toto (football pools) are held under special laws i… Baca selengkapnya »
The code of etiquette in Japan governs the expectations of social behavior in the country and is considered very important. Like many social cultures, etiquette varies greatly depending on one's status relative to the person in question. Many books i… Baca selengkapnya »
In Japan, education is compulsory at the elementary and lower secondary levels. Most students attend public schools through the lower secondary level, but private education is popular at the upper secondary and university levels. Japan's education sy… Baca selengkapnya »
The demographic features of the population of Japan include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects regarding the population. Based on the census from Octo… Baca selengkapnya »
Crime in Japan is lower than in all other industrialized countries. History Yakuza The yakuza had existed in Japan well before the 1800s and followed codes similar to the bushido of the samurai. Their early operations were usually close-knit, … Baca selengkapnya »
The Japanese yen (円 or åœ", en, symbol: Â¥; code: JPY) is the official currency of Japan. It is the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the United States dollar and the euro. It is also widely used as a reserve currency … Baca selengkapnya »
Transportation in Japan is modern and highly developed. Japan's transportation sector stands out for its energy efficiency: it uses less energy per person compared to other countries, thanks to a high share of rail transportation and low overall trav… Baca selengkapnya »
Solar power in Japan has been expanding since the late 1990s. The country is a leading manufacturer of solar panels and ranks 4th in the world for cumulative solar PV capacity installed, with most of it grid connected. The insolation is good at about… Baca selengkapnya »
Energy in Japan refers to energy and electricity production, consumption, import and export in Japan. The country's primary energy consumption was 477.6 Mtoe in 2011, a decrease of 5% over the previous year. The country lacks significant domestic re… Baca selengkapnya »
The labor force in Japan numbered 65.9 million people in 2010, which was 59.6% of the population of 15 years old and older, and amongst them, 62.57 million people were employed, whereas 3.34 million people were unemployed which made the unemployment … Baca selengkapnya »
The following are international rankings of Japan. Cities Tokyo-Yokohama, Mercer Human Resource Consulting: Most expensive cities 2008, ranked 2 Tokyo-Yokohama, Population of urban area ranked 1 Osakaâ€"Kobeâ€"Kyoto, Population of urban area … Baca selengkapnya »
The Bank of Japan (日本銀行, Nippon GinkÅ, BOJ, JASDAQ: 8301) also known as Nippon Ginko, is the central bank of Japan. The Bank is often called Nichigin (日銀) for short. It has its headquarters in Chuo, Tokyo. History Like most modern Ja… Baca selengkapnya »
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing form the primary sector of industry of the Japanese economy, together with the Japanese mining industry, but together they account for only 1.3% of gross national product. Only 20% of Japan's land is suitable for cu… Baca selengkapnya »
The economy of Japan is the third largest in the world by nominal GDP, the fourth largest by purchasing power parity and is the world's second largest developed economy. According to the International Monetary Fund, the country's per capita GDP (PPP… Baca selengkapnya »
The Deputy Prime Minister of Japan (副ç·ç†, Fuku-sÅri) is a senior member of the Cabinet of Japan. The office of the Deputy Prime Minister is not a permanent position, existing only at the discretion of the Prime Minister. Deputy prime minister … Baca selengkapnya »
This is a list of Prime Ministers of Japan, including those of the Empire of Japan, from when the first Japanese prime minister (in the modern sense), ItÅ Hirobumi, took office in 1885, until the present day. The office is currently held by ShinzÅ … Baca selengkapnya »
The Prime Minister of Japan (内閣ç·ç†å¤§è‡£, Naikaku-sÅri-daijin) is the head of government of Japan. He is appointed by the Emperor of Japan after being designated by the Diet from among its members and must enjoy the confidence of the House of… Baca selengkapnya »
The most influential part of the executive of the Japanese government are the ministries. In postwar politics, the posts of ministers have been given to senior legislators, mostly of the LDP. However, few ministers serve for more than one or two year… Baca selengkapnya »
The primary responsibility for the Japanese foreign policy, as determined by the 1947 constitution, is exercised by the cabinet and subject to the overall supervision of the National Diet. The prime minister is required to make periodic reports on fo… Baca selengkapnya »
Monetary policy pertains to the regulation, availability, and cost of credit, while fiscal policy deals with government expenditures, taxes, and debt. Through management of these areas, the Ministry of Finance regulated the allocation of resources in… Baca selengkapnya »
The Cabinet of Japan (内閣, Naikaku) is the executive branch of the government of Japan. It consists of the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the Emperor after being designated by the National Diet, and up to fourteen other members, called Minist… Baca selengkapnya »
The government of Japan is a constitutional monarchy whereby the power of the Emperor is limited and is relegated primarily to ceremonial duties. Like in many other states, the Government is divided into three branches: the Executive branch, the Legi… Baca selengkapnya »
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (海上自衛隊, KaijÅ Jieitai), or JMSDF, is the naval branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, tasked with the naval defense of Japan. It was formed following the dissolution of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJ… Baca selengkapnya »
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF; Japanese: 陸上自衛隊;, RikujÅ Jieitai), is the main branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the de facto army of Japan. The JGSDF was created on J… Baca selengkapnya »
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (航空自衛隊, KÅkÅ« Jieitai), or JASDF, is the aviation branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces responsible for the defense of Japanese airspace and other aerospace operations. The JASDF carries out combat air … Baca selengkapnya »
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (自衛隊, Jieitai), or JSDF, occasionally referred to as JSF or SDF, are the unified military forces of Japan that were established after the end of the postâ€"World War II Allied occupation of Japan. In recent years t… Baca selengkapnya »
This article lists political parties in Japan. Major parties Other parties currently represented in the national Diet Legal status as political party (seitÅ) is tied to having five members in the Diet or at least two percent nationally of eithe… Baca selengkapnya »
The House of Representatives (衆è°é™¢, ShÅ«giin) is the lower house of the National Diet of Japan. The House of Councillors is the upper house. The House of Representatives has 480 members, elected for a four-year term. Of these, 180 members are… Baca selengkapnya »