Japan

Japan was included in the G8 in 1975. The current leader of Japan is Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who is also the President of the G8. Japan ranks in the top ten in every category, which is why it is one of the most technologically advanced countries. Japan is number one in technology and machinery, second in economy, fourth in exportation, fifth in budget and defense, and sixth in importation. They have 204 articles of law. There is no official English written law of the Japanese law. Crime punishments are less harsh than the United States. The life expectancy for men is 76, and 82 for women.

Two of Japan's endangered animals are the Bonin Flying Fox, and the Iriomote Cat. Both of them are critically endangered. The Bonin flying fox is only found in forests in Japan. The reason why it is critically endangered is because the habitat that it lives in is being cut down. It lives in trees in the forsest and eats fruits and flowers. There is not much being done to save these flying animals from extinction. The other animal is the Iriomote Cat, which has less than 100 individuals left. It lives on the Japanese island of Iriomote. It was discovered in 1967. They called it a leopard cat back then. It diet contains of birds, rats, reptiles, and amphibians. They are critically endangered because of habitat loss and hunting. In 1977, the Iriomote cat was declared a National Japanese Treasure. There have been proposals to eradicate all feral cats on the island. People on the island eat the meat, and they are also been killed on the road. Other animals that live in Japan that are endangered are the Asiate Black Bear, Azumi Shrew, Echigo Mole, Imaizumi's Horseshoe Bat, Japanese Dormouse, Japanese Mountain Mouse, Ryukyu Mole, Ryukyu Shrew, Sado Mole, Sado Shrew, Sea Otter, and the Sei Whale.

The Acer Miyabei is the endangered plant of Japan. It is a type of maple tree that is scattered about in locations close to streams and rivers. It is a medium sized tree at 32 to 65 feet tall. There is not that much reproduction of this tree, which makes it an endangered species. There is not much being done to save this tree.



In Japan, there are restrictions for animal testing. When the animal is done being tested, it must be disposed of painlessly. In the Japanese law, it is stated that any person that abuses an animal in anyway, there is a punishment of up to 30,000 yen or $360 in American money.

japan wild animal laws you are not aloud to harm or kill an endangered animal in japan. if this action happens then they hunters are charged with a big fine or they can be but to jail.

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