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Seaweed
Another Japanese
staple food
harvested from the
sea is seaweed,
which is high in
vitamins and mineral
salts.
Soy
Soy is another
important part of
the Japanese diet.
People in Canada
have only recently
begun eating
soybeans and soy
based products.
A Homogeneous Society
When you look at the physical geography of Japan, you
might expect that people living in different areas of the
country developed distinct cultures.
The rugged mountains, the rough, swift flowing
mountain rivers, and the many islands form natural
barriers between regions making it difficult to trade
and communicate.
However, the people of Japan have long though of
themselves as a homogeneous society, a great unified
family with common values and beliefs.
A homogeneous society consists of people who see
themselves as having a similar nature and character.
The geographic factor that contributed to this aspect of
society was the sea. Most of the population lived along
the coast and the sea provided a communication and
trading corridor for them. Along with goods, ideas,
beliefs, and values were also shared.