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Japan is a chain of 4 main islands and dozens of smaller isles.
It is part of the continent of Asia and lies on the Pacific ‘Ring of
Fire’.The capital of Japan is
The flag of Japan consists of a red sun in the middle of a white field.
This flag is called Hinomaru, which means
Tokyo
North Pacific Ocean
Sea of Japan
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Hiroshima
Sapporo
East China Sea
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Bonsai means ‘planted in a container.’
It is an art-form that creates a miniaturized representation of
nature.
are kept in a pot and have their branches regularly cut and shaped.
The cherry blossom or sakura are cherry trees which are a symbol of spring in Japan.
Once a bud opens, there is a lovely display of pale pink flowers, which finally flutter to the ground, which is
known as sakura fubuki or
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Once a bud opens, there is a lovely display of pale pink flowers, which finally flutter to the ground, which is
known as
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sukura
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The ‘Nihonmatsu Chochin Matsuri Lantern Festival’ is one of the largest
in Japan.
Japanese paper
are usually lit by an electrical bulb and voltage, though battery lanterns
are also found.
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````````OrigamiOrigamiis a Japanese art of paper folding. Origami paper is
specially made origami paper which is made for folding
and staying in shape.
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````Rice
Sushiis a popular food from Japan. It contains raw or
cooked seafood, and occasionally, vegetables. It can be wrapped in a sheet of seaweed called nori.
has been cultivated in Japan for thousands of years. It is planted in
spring or early summer and harvested in fall.
A small bowl of rice is served with most meals in
Japan.
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The Japanese tea ceremony is a special way of making matcha (green) tea. It is done in a special room or building.
When attending a
ceremony, people take off their shoes as they enter the room.
Traditional Japanese houses are made of wood with at least one room having a tatami floor. Tatami mats are matsmade of rice straw that are used as flooring material.
Upon entering a house in Japan,
are to be taken off to keep the floor clean.
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