こんにちは

◉ National flag has a red circle in the centre of a white rectangular ,

Commonly known as Hinomaru meaning “land of the sun”.



◉ Capital : Tokyo.

◉ Currency : Yen.
 Nihongo

✤ Nihongo : The dominant spoken language is Japanese (Nihongo) which is

the sixth most spoken language in the world with more than 99% of the
population using it.

The Japanese language relies on not one but three different alphabets —
hiragana, katakana and kanji — which are differentiated both by their
distinct appearances and what they are used for.Hiragana and katakana
are both syllabic alphabets of 46 characters, each of which represents a
sound. 



The major difference between hiragana and katakana is the fact that
hiragana is primarily used to represent Japanese words, while katakana
represents foreign words



Kanji is ideographic writing, that is, each character represents a concept
or an idea are the adopted logographicChinese characters that are used
in the Japanese writing system.
 Japanese food

▪ Whilst Japan has its own identity of traditional cuisine there are early
influences from Korea, China and South East Asia.

▪ White rice is a staple element of almost all meals and other

ingredients include soy products, grilled or raw fish, thinly sliced stir-
fried pork with bean sprouts and vegetables.


▪ Sushi is also a popular Japanese meal which involves vinegared rice

with seafood, raw fish or vegetables.

▪ Chopsticks :one of a pair of narrow sticks that are used for

eating East Asianfood
 Japanese Culture

▪ Comic books and animation are a popular form of art which has reached an
international audience.

▪ Japanese Martial Arts are also a traditional and respected performing art including
Juudou and Kendo (swordsmanship using bamboo swords and protective armour.)

▪ Greetings in Japan are very formal .

▪ Wait to be introduced.

▪ It is considered impolite to introduce yourself, even in a large gathering.


▪ While foreigners are expected to shake hands, the traditional form of greeting is the
bow. How far you bow depends upon your relationship to the other person as well
as the situation. The deeper you bow, the more respect you show.
 Japanese Culture

▪ Appointments are required and, whenever possible, should be made several weeks
in advance.

▪ It is best to telephone for an appointment rather than send a letter, fax or email.

▪ Punctuality is important. Arrive on time for meetings and expect your Japanese
colleagues will do the same.

▪ They have a difficult time saying 'no', so you must be vigilant at observing their non-
verbal communication.

▪ It is best to phrase questions so that they can answer yes. For example, do you
disagree with this?

▪ Tea ceremony : A ceremonial and cultural presentation of ‘Matcha’ (powdered

green tea). The ceremony is to form a bond between host and guest that
demonstrates the spirit of generosity and respect.

▪ Origami : The art of folding paper often associated with Japanese culture.
 Japanese Temples and
Shrines

▪ Japanese Shinto Shrines and Buddhism temples are one of the major sightseeing
spots for the travellers. 

▪ For many Japanese, the New Year is synonymous with “hatsumode,” the
first shrine visit of the year.

▪ For hatsumode, people in Japan visit shrines and temples during the first three

days of the year, waiting patiently in long lines to begin their New Year with good
fortune.
▪  it is a time when both women and men can be seen wearing kimono. 
 Japanese Hanami

Hanami (花⾒見見, "flower viewing") is the Japanese traditional custom of

enjoying the beauty of flowers; flowers ("hana") are in this case almost
always referring to those of the cherry ("sakura")

Hanami is a long-standing Japanese tradition of welcoming spring.

Also known as the “cherry blossom festival,” this annual celebration is
about appreciating the temporal beauty of nature. People gather under
blooming cherry blossoms for food, drink, songs, companionship and
the beauty of sakura 

Misao Japanese Language Institute