All of this fish allows the average Japanese person to consume 36.7 kilograms of fish each year. A wholesale fish market Energy Japan generates its electricity by using thermal, nuclear, hydro, geothermal, and solar power. Although Japan has surprising variety of natural resources, its industries need large quantities of natural resources and energy, so most materials have to be imported. The huge tankers which bring oil to Japan are built with environmental safety in mind, with double hulls to prevent oil spills in the event of an accident. Manufacturing Much of Japan's economic strengths based on its manufacturing.
Cars are one of Japan's best-known products.
In 1995, Japan produced about 10.2 million cars, buses, and trucks - more than any other country. Many cars are built by robots. These robots are complex machines designed to do specific tasks. They can handle repetitive jobs, leaving people free for more interesting and complicated work. Almost half of the cars produced in Japan are exported.