Section C Answer one question from this section. (a) Study Fig. 7, which shows information about industry in Japan. Most of Japan's industry is located close to the coast. The 'Pacific Belt' between Tokyo and Fukuoka contains 70% of Japan's manufacturing industry. As a result, the main industrial areas are becoming increasingly crowded. This results in a series of problems for the people who live there. The Japanese government tried to develop industries in other areas. Heavy industry, such as engineering and the making of steel and chemicals, was not suitable as many of the raw materials were imported and the finished products exported. Also the interior of Japan is mountainous. ‘The Pacific Belt' contains: • 65% of Japan's population; • 70% of manufacturing output; • 50% of public companies headquarters; • 85% of foreign financial institutions; • Three high speed rail lines. Key Four main industrial zones ① Fukuoka ② Osaka-Kobe ③ Nagoya ④ Tokyo — Pacific Belt urban area [Figure 5.1] (b) Study Fig. 8, information about the Technopolis Programme in Japan. Technopolis programme • The 'Technopolis' idea of creating jobs in high technology industries in order to promote regional growth was announced in 1980 • An area chosen as a ‘Technopolis' was an area which attracted high-technology industries Requirements for a Technopolis • Area of up to 130000 hectares • Good industrial sites • Near to a city with a population of at least 150000 • Existing university • Good high-speed transport links Key • Site of Technopolis [Figure 5.2]