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Introduction of Japan

Synopsis

Japan is an island country in East Asia located in the northwest Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by the Sea of Japan to the west and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. Part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, Japan comprises an archipelago of 6,852 islands covering 377,975 square kilometers (145,937 sq mi); the country's five main islands, from north to south, are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. Tokyo is Japan's capital and largest city; other major cities include Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, and Kyoto.

Japan map

Culture

The culture of Japan has changed greatly over the millennia, from the country's prehistoric Jōmon Period, to its contemporary modern culture, which absorbs influences from Asia and other regions of the world.

Japanese culture was influenced from ancient times to the Middle Ages primarily by multiple Chinese dynasties and to a lesser extent by other Asian countries. For example, the Japanese language ses Chinese characters (kanji) for writing, but Japanese has no genetic relationship with Chinese

 

Cuisine

Through a long culinary past, the Japanese have developed sophisticated and refined cuisine. In more recent years, Japanese food has become fashionable and popular in the United States, Europe, and many other areas. Dishes such as sushitempuranoodles, and teriyaki are some of the foods that are commonly known. The Japanese diet consists principally of rice; fresh, lean seafood; and pickled or boiled vegetables. The healthy Japanese diet is often believed to be related to the longevity of Japanese people.

Tofu Sushi OyakodonSoba noodles

Internship features

With the aging of the global population, long-term care has become a contemporary trend. In view of the well-known quality of long-term care for the elderly in Japan, , it is planned to send students to Japan’s Social Welfare Corporation Omitsukai to study in order to let students to have a broader international view of long-term care. This institution is a private long-term care institution and has been designated as a nationwide institution. The nursing professional knowledge learned in school can be applied to the care of institutional residents. At the same time, can let student have a deeper understanding of the Japanese long-term care system and the care model of the elderly, and enhance the professional quality and competitiveness of nursing through the opportunity of service learning.

 

Internship institution

Omi Kazuki Garden in Hikone City

The entrance can enjoy endless Lake Biwa, surrounded by mountains and surrounded by beautiful environment, fresh air, It is a place suitable for the elderly to live their old age.

 

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