Japan & Korea

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A small landmass surrounded by water

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island

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The largest island in Japan

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Honshu

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Japan's tallest mountain range

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Japanese Alps

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The body of water that separates Japan from the Asian mainland.

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Sea of Japan

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A region of volcanic activity and earthquakes in the Pacific Ocean

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Ring of Fire

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Japan's main natural resource

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Fish

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This is the ocean current that keeps northern Japan cool.

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Oyashio Current

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The powerful military leaders, or "great generals," in feudal Japan.

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Shogun

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The strict code of conduct for a samurai warrior

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Bushido

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How did Japanese leaders feel about foreigners coming to their island?

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Worried they would influence Japanese customs by bringing new ideas.