1. For JAPAN, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources” below.

2. For JAPAN:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) What will The United States-Japan Trade Agreement do?
c) What will both countries prohibit under the United States-Japan Digital Trade Agreement?
d) What is a trade deficit?
e) How much was the U.S.’s trade deficit with Japan (the world’s 3rd largest economy) last year?
f) Ask a parent: do you think the two trade agreements will benefit the U.S. economy? Please explain your answer.