Honshu

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/honshu

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Honshu?The largest island of Japan, situated in East Asia
2. How many people live in Honshu?Approximately 104 million people, representing over 80% of Japan's total population
3. How big is Honshu?Approximately 87,200 square miles (225,800 square kilometers)
4. What is the capital of Honshu?Tokyo, also the national capital of Japan
5. What language do people speak in Honshu?Japanese
6. What is Honshu and why is it important?Honshu is the biggest island in Japan, where most cities and people live. It is the center of Japan's history, culture, and economy.

Japanese Alps: A major mountain range on Honshu, known for its dramatic peaks, volcanic activity, and recreational opportunities.
Meiji Restoration: A pivotal event in 1868 that restored imperial rule to Japan and initiated rapid modernization.
Shinkansen: Japan's high-speed rail network, connecting major cities across Honshu and other islands.
Ukiyo-e: A genre of Japanese art, particularly woodblock prints and paintings, depicting scenes from everyday life.