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Japan Nippon ( 日本 )

嵐 山 京 都. Japan Nippon ( 日本 ). Japan ( 日本 ). Location of Japan  Population -127.13 million (on May 20th 2011 is app.) Language – Japanese The government of Japan is a constitutional monarchy where the power of the Emperor (Akihito) is very limited.

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Japan Nippon ( 日本 )

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  1. 嵐 山 京 都 Japan Nippon(日本)

  2. Japan (日本) • Location of Japan  • Population -127.13 million(on May 20th 2011 is app.) • Language – Japanese • The government of Japan is a constitutional monarchy where the power of the Emperor (Akihito) is very limited. • The Japanese economy is one of the third largest in the world. • Compulsory education in Japan comprises elementary (6) and middle school (3).

  3. Japan (日本) • History of Japan Early Japan until250 Yamato 250 - 710 - 538/552 Introduction of Buddhism 594 - Buddhism is official religion 604 – First Japan Constitution 702 - Change name of the country from Wa (倭 or 大和) to Nihon (日本) 倭 - possibly "submissive, docile, obedient” or "short person; dwarf" Nara 710 – 794 - First permanent capital / 나라- Country Heian 794 -1192 - The capital moves to Heian (Kyoto - 京都) “The Tale of Genji” (源氏物語) Kamakura 1192-1333 - 1191 The Zen sect is introduced Muromachi 1338-1573 Azuchi-Momoyama 1573-1603 - 1592-98 Unsuccessful invasion of Korea Edo Period 1603-1868 - Tokugawa government 1639 Almost complete isolation / 1841-47 The Black Ships Meiji Period 1868-1912 - 1889 The Meiji Constitution 1894-95 Sino-Japanese War 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War 1910 Annexation of Korea. Taisho 1912-1926 - WWI -1914-18 Great Kanto Earthquake 1923 (Tokyo and Yokohama) Showa Period 1926-1989 - WWII and atomic bombs 1945 1947 New Constitution Heisei 1989 - Earthquake Great Hanshin (Kobe) 1995 Great East Japan 2011

  4. Japan (日本) • Religion – Shinto and Buddhism, plus religious freedom • Attitudes - Japanese have always prided themselves in their uniqueness. • Japan work ethics • Traditional lifestyl - without shoes. • Usual food/drink - Sashimi and Sushi, Domburimono, Tempura, Sukiyaki, Shabushabu, Okonomiyaki, Yakitori, Yakiniku. • Communication – Silenc, Sincerity, Truth is relative, Saving face, Eye contact, Speaking and Pointing.

  5. Japan (日本) • Embassy of Japan in Canberra112 Empire Circuit, YARRALUMLA, ACT AUSTRALIA 2600, Tel: +61 2 6273 3244, Fax: +61 2 6273 1848Japanese Consulate - General Sydney 34/52 Martin Place, Sydney 2000, AUSTRALIA, Tel: (02) 9231 3455, Fax: (02) 9221 615http://www.sydney.au.emb-japan.go.jp/english/about_us/office_information.htm • Japanese Translator and Japanese Interpreterhttp://www.translationz.com.au/Language/Japanesetranslatortranslationinterpreter.aspx • Japanese RestaurantsKansai Japanese Restaurant Sydney - Shop B1, Hunter Connection, 7 - 13 Huter St,, Sydney, Tel: (02) 9231 5544Saké Restaurant & Bar - 2 Argyle Street, The Rocks NSW, Tel: (02) 9259 5656Akaneya Japanese Restaurant - 12-14 O'Connell Street, Sydney NSW (02) 9235 2717, www.akaneya.com.auJu-Rin (Original Restaurant) - 316 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest, Tel: (02) 9966 5811, www.jurin.com.auWAQU modern japanese dining - 308 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Tel: 02 9906 7736, www.waqu.com.auMasuya Japanese Restaurant - 12-14 O'Connell Street, Sydney NSW, Tel: (02) 9235 2717, www.masuya.com.au • Japanese places of worship - Buddhist Asociation of Shinnyo-En Australia - 231 Longueville Road, LANE COVE, NSW 2066, Tel. (02) 9418 6688, URL: www.shinnyo-en.org, Abbot: Rev. Matsuda - Buddhist Society of N.S.W. - P O Box 89 NORTH SYDNEY N S W 2060Tel. (02) 9929 8643FAX: 9955 6183, , CONTACT: Malcolm Pearc - Hongwanji Buddhist Mission of Australia - 79 Archbold Road, LINDFIELD, NSW 2070Tel. (02) 8901 4334FAX: (02) 8901 4336E, URL: www.member.optushome.com.au/hbma, ABBOT: Rev. Shigenobu Watanabe - Koyasan Shingon Mission of Australia -  Seizanji Temple - 301 Eastern Valley Way, MIDDLE COVE, NSW 2068, POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 4103, CASTLECRAG, NSW 2068, Tel. (02) 9417 6555, FAX: (02) 9882 2559 - Open Way Australia - Do Chu-an - Address: PO Box 993, BYRON BAY, NSW 248141 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay, NSW 2481Tel. (02) 6680 8782E, URL: www.openway.org.au

  6. Japan (日本) • Major religious holidays and eventsJanuary 1 - New Year (shogatsu)Second Monday of January - Coming of Age (seijin no hi) February 3 - Beginning of spring (setsubun)February 11 - National Foundation Day (kenkoku kinenbi)March 3 - Doll's Festival (hina matsuri)March 14 - White DayAround March 20 - Spring Equinox Day (shunbun no hi)Golden WeekApril 29 - Showa Day (Showa no hi) May 3 - Constitution Day (kenpo kinenbi)May 4 - Greenery Day (midori no hi)May 5 - Children's Day (kodomo no hi)July/August 7 - Star Festival (tanabata)Third Monday of July - Ocean Day (umi no hi)July/August 13-15 - Obon - festival to commemorate deceased ancestorsThird Monday of September - Respect for the Aged Day (keiro no hi)Around September 23 - Autum Equinox Day (shubun no hi)Second Monday of October - Health and Sports Day (taiiku no hi) – 1964 November 3 - Culture Day (bunka no hi)November 15 - Seven-Five-Three (shichigosan)November 23 - Labour Thanksgiving Day (kinro kansha no hi)December 23 - Emperor's Birthday (tenno no tanjobi)December 24-25 - ChristmasDecember 31 - New Year's Eve (omisoka

  7. Japan (日本) Sources of information • http://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp • http://facts-about-japan.com • http://www.japan-guide.com • http://www.buddhismaustralia.org/nsw.htm Books • PEAKCHE OF KOREA AND THE ORIGIN OF YAMATO JAPANISBN 89-85567-02-0 93910

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