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Introduction to Japan

Introduction to Japan. Institute for Japanese Studies. Where is Japan?. Education in Japan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Japan. National holidays. New Year's Day: January 1 Coming of Age Day: January 15 (for those 20 years old)

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Introduction to Japan

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  1. Introduction to Japan Institute for Japanese Studies

  2. Where is Japan?

  3. Education in Japan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Japan

  4. National holidays New Year's Day: January 1 Coming of Age Day: January 15 (for those 20 years old) Foundation Day: February 11 (founding of Japanese State) Vernal Equinox: March 21 Keep Japan Green Day: April 29 (remember Emperor Showa) Constitution Day: May 3 (celebrate Japan's constitution) Children's Day: May 5 Respect for the Aged: September 15 Autumn Equinox: September 24 Health Sports Day: October 10 Culture Day: November 3 (celebrate Japan's heritage) Labor-Thanksgiving Day: November 23 Emperor's Birthday: December 23

  5. Japanese money http://sakutomo.cocolog-wbs.com/himitu/images/osatu.jpg http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB:JPY_coin1.JPG

  6. Summer drinks & snacks http://www.e-kanekoya.com/photo-drink/k-ramune300.jpg http://image.rakuten.co.jp/good-choice/cabinet/19/0332-99-0007.jpg http://blog-imgs-23.fc2.com/s/u/n/sunnyhare/39853_SK_LG.jpg http://blog-imgs-19.fc2.com/n/i/d/nidablognote/eyes0633.jpg

  7. A Day in the Life of Kentaro http://www.tjf.or.jp/shogakusei/kentaro/index_e.html

  8. Kon-nichi wa“Hi”

  9. Itadaki masu“I’ll receive this meal thanks to someone’s hard work.”

  10. Itte kimasu“I’m leaving the house.”

  11. Go to school

  12. Ohayo“Good morning.”

  13. Indoor Shoes & Shoe Lockers

  14. Homeroom

  15. Calligraphy

  16. P.E. Class

  17. Break Time

  18. Lunch Time

  19. Togetherness at Lunch Time

  20. Bento lunch box

  21. Cleaning

  22. Why Must Students Clean?

  23. Sayonara“Bye bye.”

  24. After School

  25. JukuAfter-school School

  26. Homework

  27. Dinner

  28. Ah, a nice hot bath!

  29. Oyasumi-nasai“Good night.”

  30. Program Goals Three Types of Writing Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana Japanese Calligraphy

  31. Three Types of Writing Kanji: 山、川、木、火、月 Hiragana:　あ、い、う、え、お Katakana:　ア、イ、ウ、エ、オ

  32. Kanji　（漢字）

  33. Kanji　（漢字）

  34. Kanji　（漢字）

  35. Brush (Fude) • Ink (Sumi) • Ink Stone (Suzuri) • Rice Paper (Hanshi) • Water Dropper (Mizusashi) • Felt Mat (Shitajiki) • Seal (Inkan) Tools for Calligraphy

  36. Some simple Kanji Sun Moon Mountain River Fire Tree Person Mouth

  37. Thank You !

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