Introduction of Japanese culture, a small island country in Asia.

1. Someday, visit Japan!
Find unique culture in an Asian small
island country.

2. Small island country,
huge population
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 Population:
120,000,000

3. Cities in Japan
 Big cities: Tokyo
and Osaka
 Ex-capital: Kyoto
 North to South:
Hokkaido to
Okinawa

4. Tokyo
 A modern city with population of 10 million
 Busiest crossing in the world

5. Osaka
 Proud of its entertainment
humor and its food

6. Kyoto
 Old city with Japanese
traditional atmosphere
The Gold
temple
Confectionary
Geisha girl and green tea

7. Hokkaido
 Most northern area
Seafood
The Snow Festival

8. Okinawa
 Southern islands

9. Aesthetics
Mt. Fuji
Shirakawa village

10. Festivals

11. How to travel
Bullet train
Hot spring

12. Food
 Daily meals
 Special dishes
 Light meals

13.  Basic broth
Bonito fish and seaweed broth
 Basic taste
Soy sauce and soy bean paste
 Characteristic ingredient
Fish and Japanese vegetables

14. What is famous to the world?
 Japonism: Ukiyo-e

15. What is famous to the world?
 Anime (Animation)/ Game
Pokemon Inuyasha Full Metal Archemist
My neigbour Totoro Super Mario Bros. Final Fantasy

16. What is famous to the world?
 Characters in Tattoo
Soul Dream
“The world isn’t interesting
but you can make it interesting.” Love Proud

17.  Origin of characters

18. Japanese culture in movies
The Last Samurai Seven Samurai
Hachi; A dog’s tale The Ramen girl

19. Japanese products
Cars: Toyota, Nissan, Mazuda
Electronics: Panasonic, Sony

20. Japanese people
 We try to/ said to be…
Sincere
Perfect
Shy
Cute
You can meet those Japanese in Japan.

21. More information…
 Japan guide: General Information for
Travel
http://www.japan-guide.com/
 Japan talk: Culture, Interesting topics for
foreigners
http://www.japan-talk.com/jt/