Social study material for elementary 3rd grade kids.

1. Japan – a historic
country
Kaz Kaga & Takashi Wada

2. What do you imagine about Japan?
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3. But do you know those are also
invented by Japan?
Floppy Disk CD (Phillips and Sony) Optical Fiber Cable Battery Cell
CD-R (Taiyo Yuden)
Karaoke Instant Noodle TV antenna Car Navigation System
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4. Where is it?
6,700 miles (10,000 km)
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5. Basics of Japan
Item Japan Unites States
Population 128 Million (10th) 309 Million (3rd)
Big cities Tokyo 8.9 Million New York 8.2 Million
Yokohama 3.7Million Los Angeles 3.8 Million
Osaka 2.7 Million Chicago 2.7 Million
Land 0.14 million sq miles 3.7 million sq miles
(1/25 of US)
Language Japanese English 81%, Spanish 11%,
Mandarin 1% etc.
Ethnics Asian (Japanese) 99% Caucasian 74%, African-
American 12%, Asian 5%,
Native American 1%
Leader of country Emperor as a nation’s symbol President (Mr. Obama)
(Emperor Akihito)
Prime Minister (Mr. Noda)
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6. Japan lives on foreign trade
• Imports – metals, oil, wheat, electronic parts
• Exports – automobile, electronics, (ships)
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7. Japan’s history
• 20,000 years ago, Japan was
isolated from Asian continent
• 2,500 years ago, Japanese
began to plant rice.
• 1,500 years ago, Yamato dynasty appeared
• 1,200 years ago, the era
of nobility (Heian Era)
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8. Japan’s history
• 800 years ago, the era of
samurai (Kamakura Era)
• 400 years ago, matured
culture raised (Edo Era)
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9. Japan’s history
• 1846, US Admiral Perry
arrived at Tokyo Bay to
ask Japan to begin trade
• 1868, democracy began in Japan
• 1938-1945 The World War II
• 1968 Tokyo Olympics
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10. Japan’s history
• 1990s Japan’s industry was dominating
• 3.11.2011 East Japan Earthquake
Dispatched by Operation Tomodachi (Friend)
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11. Old Japan
• Heian Era (about 900 -
1,200 years ago)
• Edo Era (about 200 – 400 years ago)
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12. Current Japan
• Students
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13. Japanese Food
• Daily Traditional Dish
– Steamed White Rice • Daily Imported Dish
– White Bread – Italian Pasta (ex. Spaghetti)
– Miso Soup – Hamburger stake
– Grilled Fish or Sautéed – Croquette
Meat – Curry Rice
– Soba / Udon Noodle – Ramen Noodle
• Daily/Special – Korean Barbeque
Traditional Dish
– Steamed Red Rice with
Red Beans
– Sushi
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14. Popular Sports
• Boys
1. Swimming
2. Soccer
3. Baseball
• Girls
1. Swimming
2. Ballet Dance
3. Tennis / Badminton
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15. Japan Culture / Cool Japan
• TV / Electric Games
• Games Characters
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16. Japan Culture / Cool Japan
• Animation, Manga/Catoon and Kids TV
Yu-gi-oh
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17. Japan Culture / Cool Japan
• Robots
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18. Japan Culture /
Cool Japan
• Japan Scenery
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19. Japan Culture / Cool Japan
• Japan Scenery
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20. Origami – Paper Kabuto
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