Transcript Japan - Wilson Creek School District 167-202

Japan
By: Mrs. Clinton
Geography and Climate
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374,774 sq km of land Northeast of
Asia
Slightly smaller than California
Mostly tropical climate but is cooler
in the North
Terrain is mostly mountains
Lowest point: Hachiro gata at 4 m
Highest point: Mt. Fugji at 3, 776 m
Main Natural Resources: Fish
Flag of Japan
Map
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Long Island
Made up of
Prefectures.
Capital is Tokyo
Art
Japanese art includes
stoneware ceramics,
paints, and teaceremony collections.
The pictures are from the
collection of Charles
Lang Freer.
Music
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Music styles vary in
Japan from traditional
to Western styles like
rock and salsa.
One traditional style
is called Gagaku
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May be performed as
instrumental
May be performed
with dance.
The music you hear is
Taiko, traditional drums,
by the group Kodo
Food
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Japanese food is known for
dishes that are in season, have
quality ingredients, and are
displayed attractively.
Examples:
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Tempura
Gyudon
Tempura is a classic dish of deep
fried vegetables or seafood.
Gyudon is a beef dish with rich,
onions and a sweet sauce. Gyu
means beef or cow and don
means bowl. It may be hard to
find this beef dish because of
American beef import bans.
Holidays
Holidays in Japan include:
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January 1- New Year Day (Ganjitsu)
January 12 - Coming of Age Day (Seijin-no-Hi)
April 29 - Green Day (Midori-no-Hi)
May 3 - Constitution Day (Kempo Kinen-bi)
May 5 - Children's Day (Kodomo-no-Hi)
September 20 - Respect-for-the-Aged-Day (Keirono-Hi)
October 11 - Health and Sports Day (Taiku-no-Hi)
November 3 - National Culture Day (Bunka-no-Hi)
November 23 - Labour Thanksgiving Day (Kinro
Kansha-no-Hi)
December 23 - Emperor's Birthday (Tenno Tanjobi)
Children’s Day
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During this holiday families who
have boys go out and fly carp
shaped streamers that stand on a
poll as tall as a 3 story house.
However, some girls also ask their
families to fly kites.
Children don’t go to school on
this holiday.
Boys wear a Gogatsu-ningyo
which are dolls of famous
warriors and other heroes.
Children eat kashiwamochi a rice
cake, which is covered up with a
leaf we can eat and filled with
bean paste.
Streamers
Warrior Doll
Clothing
Traditional Japanese clothes are
called wafuku.
Other categories include:
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Kimono - meaning clothing or
things to wear is the basic Japanese
clothing
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Yukata - the summer kimono
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Nagajugan - undergarments
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Clothing Accessories - obi, shoes,
socks, etc.
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Haori - short silk jackets
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Michiyuki - Overcoats
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Hakama - Japanese pants
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Uchikake - most formal kimono
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Shiro-maku - wedding kimono
Interview
This is an interview with
Veronica Clinton who
visited Japan.
Cultural Comparison
Resources
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CIA World Fact Book https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/geos/ja.html
Ask Asia - http://www.askasia.org/teachers/sitemap.php#maps
Asia Art Collections - http://www.asia.si.edu/collections/default.htm
International Music - Japan –
http://www.american.edu/TED/hpages/intlmusic/asia.htm#r1
Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Japan and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_cuisine
Japanese Children’s Festivals - http://www.internet-atwork.com/hos_mcgrane/holidays/2_yuko.html
Japanese Clothing - http://www.japanesekimono.com/japanese_clothing.htm
Asia Source - http://www.asiasource.org/events/asiaholidays.cfm#Japan
Hope you enjoyed the show!