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The the least people live in the cold northerly island of Hokkaido and this is because it's cold and there is a short growing season. Also 90% of Japan is forested and it is a very mountainous country with rough natural terrain. People prefer to live near the coast since it's flatter and there are natural harbours. Also, the southern islands are warmer with a longer growing season. Hokkaido is on the same latitude as countries like Russia and Canada, so it's very cold, whereas it's largest southerly island Kyushu is on the same latitude as countries like Algeria, Libya, and Egypt.

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