According to surveys carried out in 2006 and 2008, less than 40% of the population of Japan identifies with an organized religion: around 35% are Buddhists, 3% to 4% are members of Shinto sects and derived religions, and from fewer than 1% to 2.3% are Christians.
Explanation:
The St. Lawrence seaway helped because it was large enough to allow shipping transportation to the USA. Which allowed Canada and the USA to trade goods. The seaway extends from Montreal through the Welland Canal in Ontario, Canada, to the eastern portion of Lake Erie.
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Maybe tourism. i think its because many people travel there