Part 1: Soils and the Physical Environment Japan is an incredibly ecologically diverse nation. Thus, I wanted to choose three regions that really highlight the variation of soils, climate, and landforms in the region. My three regions are the Akan-Mashu National Park, the Yakushima National Park, as well as Mikawa Bay and the surrounding area. Below is a map illustrating my three research regions, each labelled with a purple symbol. Due to some issues with translation, it has been difficult to discern the exact composition of the soils in my selected regions. I will give the soil classification as it is listed on the Japanese NARO (National Agriculture Research Organization) website, as well as describe the content of the soil. The soil compromising the majority of the Akan-Mashu National Park is listed as "ordinary volcanic emission soil" and is given a classification of J1z1. This soil is characterized as having a high level of volcanic ash and other debris from volcanic...
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