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What image do you have of Japan?


Many Americans believe that Japan must be one huge and crowded city.

Most Japanese (78% in 1995) do live in cities. Of course, most Americans (76% in 2000) also live in cities.


Data: National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, Table 25; World Bank, "Country Data."
Photo: Corel Photo CD, "Japan."