Population and Settlement

Japan's population is at around 127,650,000, making it the tenth most populated country in the world. The reason for such a high population is because of the high growth rates in the 19th and early 20th century. Japan's population have decreased in recent years because of of fail birth rate and little immigration even though they have the highest life expectations. 


The housing in Japan all depends on climate, land formation, and natural events. Building are raised above the ground because when there is a earthquake, the buildings will bounce. Most people live in apartments or housing corporation because buying a house is nearly impossible. Houses are a lot cheaper in countryside, so many people live there and would commute about 4 hours to the city for work. 

http://www.everyculture.com/East-Southeast-Asia/Japanese-Settlements.html