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Japan imports machinery and equipment, foodstuffs because there isn't much space to produce them domestically, and fuels like 90% of oil and gas because Japan doesn't have these resources. It also imports chemicals, textiles and raw materials because it is cheaper than producing them domestically.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAny country wants to export their goods to establish a favorable trade balance. If a country is importing more than they are exporting, they have a trade deficit. This can damage that nation's industries and create unemployment and debt.
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∙ 12y agoThere is quite simply not enough land(to produce all food categories) to support the population... 140million people in such a small space :-)
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