h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I thought that was going to be mentioned due to it happening with another entry of mine.

Opti: re a couple of Matt's points in post 238... some were on bits I wrote, so I figured it was only fair to help sort them out

At least four different craftsmen will work on the sword: the smith, the polisher, a hilt maker 15 maker and a scabbard (or saya) maker.

Several different craftsmen will work on the sword: the smith, the polisher, a hilt maker 15 maker and a scabbard (or saya) maker.

Recently there has been tension with both China and Korea over Japan's view of it's past; and the involvement of Self Defence Force troops in the 2003 invasion of Iraq was criticised for possibly violating the constitution

In the late 20th and early 21st centuries there was tension with both China and Korea over Japan's view of its past; and the involvement of Self Defence Force troops in the 2003 invasion of Iraq was criticised for possibly violating the constitution

What do you think?

and remove the extra 'maker' from hilt maker!

I guess the other thing that I feel is missing from this is some useful advice for visitors to Japan that you might not otherwise think about. Do I walk on the left side of the street in the city? Must I look out for dog poop? Where can I find the best wasabi? What time do the best clubs open/and close? Should I bother withthe clubs? Are there specific English sectors, like Chinatown equivalents? Do I address men differently to women? Are there styles of clothes I shouldn't wear as it might offend? Is it rude to pick my nose or burp after a meal in Japan? - that kind of thing.

I am still working through these:

'The Land of the Rising Sun', more commonly known as Japan (Nippon or Nihon), dates back to 8000 BC.

I know what you're saying, but the Earth itself is a few billion years old. Do you see? Some way of saying the modern islands of Japan date back to 8000BC perhaps?

Its long narrow shape in a north/south orientation and its mountainous terrain1 (caused by Japan's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, at the juncture of three tectonic plates), enables Japan to experience different climates (Kiko).

The second 'its' is superfluous.

The Japanese people are primarily the descendants of various people who migrated from Asia in prehistoric times; the dominant strain is North Asian or Mongoloid, with some Malay and Indonesian admixture. One of the earliest groups, the Ainu, who still persist to some extent in Hokkaido, are physically somewhat similar to Caucasians.

The first 'people' is unnecessary, and just say 'physically somewhat similar' to yourself. Does that make sense?

Just before and during WWII Japan attempted to take over China and joined the Tripartite Pact in 19405.

What year?

This caused America to stop exporting aviation fuel to Japan and help China instead. At the beginning of 1941 Japan signed a neutrality pact with Russia and increased pressure on Britain, France and the Dutch colonies regarding economic matters. Come summer Japan invaded French Indochina and occupied its naval and air bases.

Japan has the highest concentration of centenarians in the world; there being 25,000 in a population of 127 million.

Again you need a year here, as this will change over time.

The oldest recorded Japanese person was 120-year-old Shigechiyo31 Izumi who died in 1986.

Year of reporting. Again could change.


When Blue Peter presenters visited Japan they were surprised to see people wearing white masks over their nose and mouth. This blocks out germs and colds and carries an antiseptic.

Okay, again, when did they visit? And was it in relation to SARS or Avian flu?

Famous Japanese.

There's a few instances when you have no spaces at hyphens and the like. Reread this section for punctuation too.

There are some other bands wotrth a mention, such as Shonen Knife, who broke into the western music scene. You also make very little mention of J-Rock.

Japan has a population of 122 264 000.

Give a census date, this will change.

Right well cut down a lot again but still I dont know what superfluous means, tryed looking up a definition but still confused. Most dates are covered except the attempt to take over china. 'physically somewhat' nope dont understand and 8000 bc I think I know but I'm not sure. Oh and as usual it needs a read through from me and adding in footnotes. Apart from those few things I'm confused about all should be ship shape or is that japan shape

Matt said:
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I recall it's rude to show the host the soles of your feet, even though it's expected of you to remove your footwear, you should find a way to sit on the floor and hide the offending areas.

Perhaps Arnoldgreymoonraker could elaborate on this tradition,

We never wear shoes in the house. They are left in the< genkan> entrance ,
not sure about showing the soles of the feet.
Most houses nowadays have a Guest room with european style seating n coffee table but you can sit on futtons in another more informal room if you wish

I had an american girl visiting me once , My wife took her to a friends old fashioned house , she forgot shoes and just stepped up into the house with shoes on >PANIC they imediatly took her to the local temple n did a lot of praying It frightened her .

Ah! That's exactly the sort of thing I think is missing from the Entry

That same old couple late 70s retired techers both had a ten mtr square of hemp growing in the back of their garden just for the seads for pickling . very against the law but theyd always grew it .

Teachers

That paints a great picture thanks

I never did find their compost heap

I'm sure we shouldn't be discussing this here

My PS?

'...still I dont know what superfluous means, tryed looking up a definition but still confused. '

Today's peer review has been brought to you by the word superfluous

(adjective) Being beyond what is required or sufficient, extra, unnecessary.

Basically, take out the second 'its' in the sentance

physically somewhat similar

This is a very clumsy phrase, when all you are really trying to say is that people look the same. That's all.

A12590462 - Japan

so as to fly Air Nippon. (one of the better airlines in the world, in my opinion. And no reference to in the how to get to part of the Entry.)

'Respect the Aged Day' every year on 19 September. It celebrates the latest legion of 100 year-olds, who are presented with a silver cup and a letter from the Prime Minister.

'Respect the Aged Day' is held every year on 19 September and celebrates the latest legion of 100 year-olds, who are presented with a silver cup and a letter from the Prime Minister.

There are a few instances through the peice where some of the information needs to be formed together in more cohesive sentences or paragraphs, rather than short sharp sentences. IT makes for easier reading. Try printing the peice out to read it through and make corrections that way. It's a lot easier to do it that way than on the computer screen. Well, I think it is. That way you may also see other sections that could be improved.

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for everyone's input.