Japan+-+DBD

=RESPECT OF ENVIRONMENT / LACK OF SPACE=

Primary Sources:

 * [|Space and Heights...]
 * This is the blog of an average man from London who moved to Tokyo for a few years. He explains the differences and challenges he faced at first, and how he adapted to them. In order to live efficiently in Japan, Laurent had to make specific accommodations to his daily schedule, such as learn how to use the miniscule space in his kitchen to actually cook, or learn to duck under the small, low doorways. During his time there, he learned keep his mind open to using the space he had as effeciently as possible. This shows how the Japanese (and even foreigners) have adapted their lifestyles around their environment.
 * === [|Japanese Graveyard:] ===


 * The Japanese use //very// small plots for graves in their cemeteries. The reason behind this is simply to save space. Japan just doesn't have the room for large acres of spread out gravestones. The idea of conserving space is very relevant in Japan, even with sacred traditions such as this.

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Artifacts:

 * [|Japanese Sensativity of Space]
 * A professor named Taeg Nishimoto (にしもと), born in Osaka, Japan, gave a lecture about the Japanese perspective on space. Though told from an artistic and designing point of view, his teachings are very informational as to the Japanese way of thought. He explains how, from the beginning, Japan was affected by lack of space due to the fact that it was an Island nation. But now, as more and more space is being lost, the Japanese have developed a way of life and thought to adapt. They find ways to use their space efficiently, and keep it beautiful at the same time.
 * [|How does Japan accommodate for the lack of space?]
 * This question was answered with, "...The use of creative engineering." However, they went on to say that overcrowding is mainly a problem in just Tokyo and Yokohama. The Japanese apparently despise Tokyo and its overpopulated streets; if they could afford not to live there, they would. It's far more expensive to live in an uncrowded city. This new side to the Japanese's perspective shows that they are rather bitter towards their lack of a 'breathable' environment.
 * [|Environment - Japan - problem, area, farming, power]
 * Japan is well known for it's amazing, rapid industrialization. However, in the mid 1990's, Japan was declared to have the fourth largest level of carbon emissions. Since then, the pollution has only gotten worse, not only for the air around them but their water supply as well. The acid rain and smog riddle the country through, especially in highly populated areas. Japan has made many agreements and acts to help stop the harm done to the environment, but with so many people in one country, it's difficult to contain.

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