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Spotlight on Japan
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Japan is a global superpower. Home to over 125 million people, Japan is the sixth most populous nation in Asia. Japan is made up of thousands of islands. Learn about the country’s government from the clans that first ruled the nation to modern leaders. Then explore Japan’s three branches of government. Uncover Japan’s economy and learn how video games play an important role in it. Plus, discover the challenges the country faces. See how Japan’s future will impact the whole world.
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Isaac Kerry
Isaac Kerry is an author, stay-at-home dad, and firefighter. He lives in Minnesota with his wife, two daughters, and an assortment of cats and dogs. When not engaged in writing, kid wrangling, or extinguishing fires, he loves reading, working out, and board games.
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