ABC Book of Japanese Culture
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ABC Bookof Japanese Culture
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Ais for Asia.
The earth has 7 continents including Asia. Japan is part of the continent of Asia. Match up the islands in the Japan Puzzle.
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Bis for bamboo.
Bamboo grows in the forests of Japan.
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is for chopsticks.
Most Japanese eat with chopsticks.
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is for dragonfly,
the Japanese symbol for success, strength
and happiness.
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is for Emperor.
Emperor Akihito is the leader of Japan. He lives with his wife, Empress Michiko, and his family in a beautiful palace in Tokyo.
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Fis for flag.
The flag of Japan is easy to draw. The red circle represents
the rising sun.
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Gis for Geisha.
A Geisha is an entertainer. She sings, plays instruments, and serves meals to her guests. She wears white makeup and a traditionalkimono.
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His for Hanami.
It celebrates the blooming of the Cherry Blossom trees.
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Jis for Jinja.
A Jinja is a Japanese shrine.
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Kis for koi fish.
Japanese koi fish are symbols of strength and power because they often lift their entire body up and jump out of the water.
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Lis for lantern.
Paper lanterns are hung outside a store.
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Mis for Mount Fuji.
It is the tallest mountain in Japan.
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Nis for New Year’s Celebration.
To celebrate the New Year, the Japanese give gifts like this hand-made card.
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Ois for origami.
It is the Japanese art of folding paper.
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Pis for pagoda.
There are many beautiful pagodas in Japan. They have three or more levels and were built close to Buddhist temples.
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is for quince.
A quince is a Japanese flower.
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Ris for religion.
Buddhism is the major religion in Japan.
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Sis Sumo Wrestler.
Sumo is a Japanese style of wrestling and Japan's national sport. Each wrestling match lasts only a few seconds.
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Tis for Tokyo.
Tokyo is Japan’s largest city.
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Uis for uniforms.
Most Japanese students wear uniforms. Their school day is
much longer than ours.
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Vis for volcano.
The islands were formed by volcanoes.
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Wis for wooden dolls.
Kokeshi dolls are carved from bamboo wood.
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Xis not a letter in Japanese.
The Japanese use characters instead of letters. Each one makes a different sound. These characters are called the Kanji. Students must learn 1,945 characters, but we learn only 26 letters.
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is for yen.
Japanese money is called yen.
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is for zen garden.
The Japanese use the gardens to relax and meditate.
Z
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