Mountains cover the majority of land in Japan, and forests spread across 70% of the country's land. Much of Japan's society, culture, and traditions are rooted in the mountains and forest.
Japan is a mountainous country, which explains why in 2016, the national holiday, "Mountain Day" was established. On the other hand, Japan is also a marine nation surrounded by the ocean. These natural features are reflected in the widespread research and education conducted throughout Japan in Forest Science and Marine Science...
