Konnichiwa (kon-nichee wah) is the Japanese way to say
" good morning" or "hello."
Japan is in the
continent of Asia. Its country is made up of many
islands. Since the sun rises in the east, Japan is often called "The
Land of The Rising Sun." The Japanese refer to their country as
"Nippon" or Nihon" which means "source of the
sun". The Japanese flag represents a red sun on a white background. The
capital of Japan is Tokyo. In fact it is one of the largest cities in the
world. It is modern, very busy, and extremely crowded. In fact,
today, Japan is a modernized country. They have factories, televisions,
radios, cameras, and other familiar objects A
Japanese home is a wooden building that is raised slightly above the
ground. Most Japanese homes are small, and the rooms are usually
separated by moveable paper partitions called fusama that can be
rearranged to change the size or shape of the room. When the outside
screens are open, the gardens can be seen from every room in the house. Customs
and traditions are very important in Japan. Upon entering a house or
apartment it is customary to take off your shoes. At dinner families
often kneel on cushions surrounding a low table. Most Japanese food is cooked
on a small grill called a hibachi. The food is usually broiled, steamed,
or fried. The basic Japanese menu consists of soup and three dishes, each
cooked by a different method. Dessert is usually artistically cut fresh
fruit. Chopsticks are used for picking up all food.
A kimono (Japanese robe) is worn by many Japanese people on
special holidays. It is colorful and very pretty. On March 3, we
celebrate the Girl's Doll Festival which called Hinamatsuri. On this day
graceful dolls dressed in ancient costumes are displayed on a doll-stand and we
pray for the sound growth of girls. Moon-Viewing...The september full moon is called the mid-autumn moon. In
Japan,there is an old tradition of praying to the moon with offerings of pampas
grass and rice dumplings. SportsDay and Athletic Meet...Sports Day, celebrated on October 10th, was
established in commemoration of the Tokyo Olympic Games. The opening ceremony
of the Olympic Games was also held on October 10th. On days before and after
the Sports Day, many schools hold an athletic meet. Tinted Autumnal Leaves...In mid-October ,the colors of leaves of the forest
trees change into red, brown and yellow. It is customary in Japan to enjoy and
view the coloring of the leaves during the fall season. Festival of Seven,Five and Three...Festival Day for Children of Three, Five and
Seven Years of Age is on November 15th. Literally, it is called the Festival of
"Shichi(7) Go(5) San(3)". The children visit the shrines dressed up
in colorful kimonos.
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