Japan is a constitutional monarchy located on a narrow chain of islands in the western Pacific, east of mainland Asia. The emperor, who has no real political power, serves primarily as a symbolic figurehead. The population of Japan is concentrated mainly in the more urban areas, with the majority of the population being over 60 years old. The distribution of population is uneven, with mountainous areas remaining largely uninhabited. The government has outlined a new model for society, and the country's population is currently at 36.27 million according to the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs. During the 1980s, Japan experienced a period of economic growth known as the "bubble economy" which had a significant impact on social sciences in the country. However, the country's success can also be attributed to the help of the United States, the uniqueness of Japanese society, and the cultural trauma that Japan experienced during the Meiji period. This trauma has had a profound effect on social behaviors and processes.

The text discusses various aspects of Japanese society, including its political system, population distribution, and socio-cultural changes. It highlights Japan's status as a constitutional monarchy with the emperor serving as a figurehead rather than having real political power. The country's population is