Read this news report on Japan from Chad F.

In-the-News: Japan

Chad F.

 Japan is an island country currently located in the northwest portion of the Pacific Ocean. Japan consists of five main islands that are named Hokkaido, Honshu (the "mainland"), Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. The national capital which is currently the largest city is called Tokyo. Japan is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and currently ranked as the 11th most populated. (Japan - Wikipedia Links to an external site.)

 This week there was an article where some people thought they saw a ghost while driving down the road which then they stopped and found a lost girl on the side of the road. The provided the little girl a blanket since it was cold outside and notified the police. They received a letter of appreciation for the good act. “A ghost” Links to an external site.

 Japan has succeeded in experimenting with unmanned container ships by using the latest
technology such as the "evacuation planning system" that selects a safe route while avoiding
other vessels. “Container Ship” Links to an external site.

 Tomakomai City End of 2021 Years Total population 169,528 people Divide 170,000 people for
the first time in 26 years "Natural decline" progresses rapidly. Population

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