Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges

This AP Japanese study guide covers Unit 6: Global Challenges, focusing on environmental issues in Japanese-speaking communities. Key topics include narrow roads (semai), tsunamis (tsunami), earthquakes (jishin), landslides (doshakuzure), waste (gomi), and pollution. Solutions discussed involve transportation, building design, emergency preparedness, and waste management. Important vocabulary related to disasters and the environment is emphasized, along with exam tips for multiple-choice and free-response questions.