Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination - Social Studies study plan
Toyama Prefectural Public High School Entrance Examination - Social Studies · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Geography - Japan and the World (regional geography, maps, industry, population, land use) & History - Japan (from early times through the modern era)
Label all 47 prefectures and 7 regions of Japan on a blank map from memory
Explain the formation of Japan's archipelago and its major landforms (mountains, plains, rivers)
Identify key climate zones and their influence on agriculture and settlement
Outline the major periods of Japanese history from ancient to modern
List 10 key events and figures from the Heian and Kamakura periods
Your checkpoint
Completed map quiz with 90% accuracy and a timeline of 20 major historical periods/events
Geography - Japan and the World (regional geography, maps, industry, population, land use) & History - Japan (from early times through the modern era)
Describe Japan's major industries by region and their locational factors
Interpret population pyramids, density maps, and land use patterns
Summarize the political and social changes of the Muromachi and Azuchi-Momoyama periods
Explain the unification of Japan and the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate
Compare rural and urban population trends and their challenges
Your checkpoint
A one-page summary table of Japan's regions with key industries, population trends, and land use
Geography - Japan and the World (regional geography, maps, industry, population, land use) & History - Japan (from early times through the modern era)
Analyze maps and graphs to answer geography questions accurately
Explain the characteristics of Japan's transport and communication networks
Describe the Edo period's social structure, economy, and culture
Outline the opening of Japan and the Meiji Restoration
List the major reforms and conflicts of the Meiji era
Your checkpoint
Practice test on geography and Edo–Meiji history with 80% correct answers
History - Japan (from early times through the modern era) & History - World and Japan's International Relations
Explain the causes and consequences of the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars
Describe Japan's colonial expansion and international relations before WWII
Summarize the events of WWII and Japan's postwar reconstruction
Identify key international treaties and organizations Japan joined after WWII
Analyze the impact of globalization on Japan's economy and society
Your checkpoint
A timeline of Japan's international relations from 1850 to present with 15 key events and a short explanation of each
Civics - Contemporary Society and Economy (constitution, human rights, politics, economy, international community)
Outline the structure and principles of the Japanese Constitution
Explain the three branches of government and their roles
Describe fundamental human rights and their protections
Summarize the electoral system and political parties in Japan
List the rights and responsibilities of citizens
Your checkpoint
A diagram of the Japanese government structure with annotations on checks and balances
Civics - Contemporary Society and Economy (constitution, human rights, politics, economy, international community)
Explain basic economic concepts: supply and demand, market mechanisms, and the role of government
Describe Japan's economic system, including the private sector and public finance
Summarize the tax system and social security in Japan
Outline the functions of the Bank of Japan and monetary policy
Analyze current economic issues such as deflation and an aging population
Your checkpoint
A written explanation of Japan's economy with examples of government policies and their effects
Geography - Japan and the World (regional geography, maps, industry, population, land use) & History - Japan (from early times through the modern era) & History - World and Japan's International Relations & Civics - Contemporary Society and Economy (constitution, human rights, politics, economy, international community)
Review all domains through mixed practice questions
Identify and address weak areas from previous weeks
Practice time management with full-length practice tests
Summarize key concepts from each domain into concise notes
Your checkpoint
Two full-length practice tests with a score report and a list of topics to review
Geography - Japan and the World (regional geography, maps, industry, population, land use) & History - Japan (from early times through the modern era) & History - World and Japan's International Relations & Civics - Contemporary Society and Economy (constitution, human rights, politics, economy, international community)
Final review of all notes and summaries
Practice answering questions under exam conditions
Focus on high-frequency topics and common question types
Ensure familiarity with map reading and graph interpretation
Your checkpoint
A final practice test with 90% accuracy and a completed review checklist
Milestones
Week 4: Score at least 80% on a comprehensive test covering Domains 1, 2, and 3
Week 6: Score at least 80% on a comprehensive test covering Domain 4
Week 7: Score at least 85% on a full-length practice test across all domains
Week 8: Score at least 90% on a final full-length practice test and complete all review checklists