Japan has an economy which is like a giant engine. It is made up of lots of different parts that work together to create wealth for the people who live in Japan. Japan is a very rich country because it has many natural resources, such as oil and timber, and a lot of factories and businesses. It also has a big tourism industry with people from all over the world coming to visit every year. All of these parts of the economy are working together to help Japan create money, jobs and a better quality of life for its people.