Japan has the third largest economy in the world and is the most developed country in Asia, though its economy was strongly impacted by the global financial crisis. It has a highly skilled workforce and focuses on industries like automobiles, electronics, machinery, and biomedical research. The country is technologically advanced, especially in areas like industrial robotics and aerospace. However, Japan faces challenges like an aging population, limited natural resources, and cultural norms around communication that differ from Western styles.

1. Japan

2. Economicalsituation A freemarketeconomy Second largest economy in the world in terms of nominal GDP, third in terms of purchasing power parity The most developed nation in Asia Global economical crisis has impacted strongly to Japan New growth strategy- Investing for the future the low-carbon revolution health, longevity child-rearing Major tradingpartner for Finland

3. Lowunemploymentrate strong work culture highest salary per hour service sector 73%, industry 25% population problems ageing poor in resources highly masculine culture strong sex- role differentiation

4. Technological One of the largest and most developed in: motor vehicles, electronic equipment, machine tools, steel and nonferrous metals, ships, chemicals, textiles and processed food the fields of scientific research technology, machinery and biomedical research industrial robotics Leader in production and using Aerospaceexploration planetary& aviation research development of rockets and satellites

5. Forms of communication in Japan Silence is communication Veryshortexplanations and answers Dislikesaying no Theyconsiderconstanteyecontactrude Yes doesn`t mean agreement Physical distance is longer that westerns have Number 4 sounds like death?