Both the Czech Republic and Japan are non-religious, boast a core automotive industry, low crime and unemployment rates, hardworking people, lead the world in beer consumption, and have a thriving adult entertainment industry.

>>212851318 (OP)
Religion is such a part of Japanese people's lives that they don't even consider themselves religious believers.
There are Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples all over Japan, and Japanese people like to go there to pray.
Even Japanese Christians go to Shinto shrines to pray.

>landlocked vs island
no

>>212851318 (OP)
Both overrun with tourists i mid add. Your definitely onto something..