Introduction to Japan

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Introduction to Japan

• Institute for Japanese Studies

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Where is Japan?
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Education in Japan
Age Grade Educational establishments Educational establishments Educational establishments
3-4 Kindergarten(??? Yochien) Kindergarten(??? Yochien) Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
4-5 Kindergarten(??? Yochien) Kindergarten(??? Yochien) Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
5-6 Kindergarten(??? Yochien) Kindergarten(??? Yochien) Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
6-7 1 Elementary school(??? Shogakko)Compulsory Education Elementary school(??? Shogakko)Compulsory Education Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
7-8 2 Elementary school(??? Shogakko)Compulsory Education Elementary school(??? Shogakko)Compulsory Education Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
8-9 3 Elementary school(??? Shogakko)Compulsory Education Elementary school(??? Shogakko)Compulsory Education Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
9-10 4 Elementary school(??? Shogakko)Compulsory Education Elementary school(??? Shogakko)Compulsory Education Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
10-11 5 Elementary school(??? Shogakko)Compulsory Education Elementary school(??? Shogakko)Compulsory Education Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
11-12 6 Elementary school(??? Shogakko)Compulsory Education Elementary school(??? Shogakko)Compulsory Education Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
12-13 1 Junior high school / Lower secondary school(??? chugakko)Compulsory Education Junior high school / Lower secondary school(??? chugakko)Compulsory Education Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
13-14 2 Junior high school / Lower secondary school(??? chugakko)Compulsory Education Junior high school / Lower secondary school(??? chugakko)Compulsory Education Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
14-15 3 Junior high school / Lower secondary school(??? chugakko)Compulsory Education Junior high school / Lower secondary school(??? chugakko)Compulsory Education Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
15-16 1 High school / Upper secondary school(???? kotogakko, abbr. ?? koko) College of technology(?? kosen) Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
16-17 2 High school / Upper secondary school(???? kotogakko, abbr. ?? koko) College of technology(?? kosen) Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
17-18 3 High school / Upper secondary school(???? kotogakko, abbr. ?? koko) College of technology(?? kosen) Special school(?????? Tokubetsu-shien gakko)
http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Japan
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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
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Japanese money
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Summer drinks snacks
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A Day in the Life of Kentaro
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Kon-nichi wa Hi
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Itadaki masu Ill receive this meal thanks to
someones hard work.
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Itte kimasu Im leaving the house.
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Go to school
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Ohayo Good morning.
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Indoor Shoes Shoe Lockers
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Homeroom
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Calligraphy
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P.E. Class
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Break Time
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Lunch Time
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Togetherness at Lunch Time
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Bento lunch box
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Cleaning
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Why Must Students Clean?
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SayonaraBye bye.
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After School
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Juku After-school School
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Homework
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Dinner
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Ah, a nice hot bath!
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Oyasumi-nasai Good night.
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Program Goals

• Three Types of Writing
• Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana
• Japanese Calligraphy

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Three Types of Writing

• Kanji ?????????
• Hiragana ?????????
• Katakana ?????????

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Kanji (??)
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Kanji (??)
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Kanji (??)
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Tools for Calligraphy

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

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Some simple Kanji
Sun
Moon
Mountain
River
Fire
Tree
Person
Mouth
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Thank You !