WELCOME TO
JAPAN
Andrej Trebula
Fun Facts About
Japan
• Japan is made up of over 6,800
islands, but the four biggest ones
are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and
Shikoku.
• Japan has more vending machines
than any other country, selling
snacks, drinks, and even umbrellas.
• The Japanese name for Japan is
Nihon ( 日本 ), which means "origin of
the sun".
Culture and
Traditions
• Traditional Tea Ceremony is
quiet ritual that shows respect
and harmony.
• Kimono is a traditional dress
worn at festivals and
ceremonies.
• Cherry Blossom Festivals is
Hanami (blossom viewing) is a
spring tradition associated
with the cherry blossoms.
THE JAPANESE
WRITING
SYSTEM
• Hiragana: The basic script
used for native Japanese
words and grammar.
• Katakana: Used for foreign
words and names.
• Kanji: Chinese characters
Fun fact: There used for whole words or
are over 2,000 ideas. These characters were
kanji characters adopted from China many
used in daily
life! years ago.
Japanese Food
• Sushi: Raw fish on rice, a
famous Japanese dish.
• Ramen: Noodles in a tasty
soup, perfect for a cold day.
• Tempura: Lightly fried
seafood or vegetables.
• There is a lot of fish food in
Japan. so people who don't
like fish won't enjoy it much :) Fun fact: Japan has
more Michelin-
starred restaurants
than any other
Modern
Japan
• Technology: Japan is famous for
robots and advanced technology.
• Robot Waiters: Some
restaurants use robots to serve
food. These robots are controlled
by people with disabilities who
cannot go to work, giving them a
chance to be part of the
workforce.
Nature in Japan
• Mount Fuji : The tallest
mountain in Japan .
• Onsen : Hot springs where
people relax in natural
baths.
• Forests and Temples : Like
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
and Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Fun fact: Over 70%
of Japan is covered by
mountains and
Fun fact: Slurping
noodles is polite and
shows you enjoy the
food!
Japanese Etiquette
• Bowing : A greeting, a thank you,
or an apology. The deeper the bow,
the more respect it shows.
• Shoes Off : Always take off your
shoes before entering a house.
• Quiet Trains : Talking on the
phone on trains is considered rude.
Cultural Festivals in
Japan
• Gion Matsuri: Held in Kyoto every July, this is
one of Japan's most famous and largest
festivals, featuring parades of beautiful floats
and traditional performances.
• Tanabata: A star festival celebrated on July
7th, based on a romantic legend. People write
their wishes on paper and hang them on
bamboo trees.
• Awa Odori: A traditional dance festival in
Tokushima, held in August. Participants dance
the "Awa Dance" in lively, fun parades.
• Obon: A Buddhist festival in August that
honors the spirits of ancestors, with traditional
dances and lanterns lighting up the night.
Sumida River
Fireworks Festival
• Overview: One of Tokyo's
largest fireworks festivals, held
every July along the Sumida
River.
• Tradition: Celebrated for over
300 years, originally to pray for
health and well-being.
• What Happens: Colorful
fireworks light up the sky, while
people enjoy food and wear
summer yukatas.
Fun Fact: Over a
million people attend
ARIGATOU
GOZAIMASU (THANK YOU!)
