Ashwag Muhmmas Al-Otaibi

Third year
Section B

Culture of Japan

:Contents
.The map of Japan_
.Japanese Styles_
. Japanese Arts_
Japanese Ceremonies_

Japan known now as a developed

country, which is famous because of its
inventions, companies and arts. Here
we are going to reveal some Japanese
cultures, and some of their heritage
.that have a great effect on their culture

Japanese Map

Japan consist of 3,000 islands. The

largest islands are Honshu, which
includes Tokyo the capital, and
.Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku

.Japanese style
Japan as a country has a past with its
styles in its own tradition, in clothing,
.building and foods

:ClothingJapanese people used their traditional

clothing in the past, now they wear it just
.in special occasions
e.g. Yukata for men, Kimono for
.women, Zori sandals etc

<<Yukata
.Kimono

<<Zori

>>

:Buildings & Gardens_

In Japan there are many different
buildings and gardens, that are a big part
of its culture. They do not actually come
from Japan, their ideas come from China.
.Here are some pictures

Foods-:
.Nigiri:

small rice with fish-

.Gunkan: small cups made of sushi-

.Norimaki: sushi rice with seafoodJapanese people are famous by their

healthy food which has great effects on
their everyday life, it makes them more
.active and creative

.Japanese

Arts_

Japan is known by its amazing arts that

are used till now, painting, games and
martial arts are the most remarkable arts
.in Japan

Martial arts-

For a long time Japan was governed by

Samurai class, some methods that were
used to train warriors were developed
.into martial arts

.Japanese

Games-

Japan has its own traditional games

.as well
.E.g Shiritori: (in which the players are required to say a word that begins with the final kana
.of the previous word)
.Shogi- .Sumo.Reversi-

Board
.<games

>

<< Judo

.Sumo

>>

:Japanese PaintingThese are watercolors

paintings ,were done in a Western
watercolor technique, they were
.drawn in 1890

.Japanese

Ceremonies_

Festivals in Japan are occasions to celebrate

with families and to wear traditional styles of
clothing. They are an important part of life in
Japan and can be enjoyed in cities and towns
.throughout the country
.e.g

.Japanese cultural festival.Japanese

tea ceremony-

.Hinamatsuri: Japanese doll festival Japanese Festivals are colorful

celebrations that reflect the countries
ancient religious beliefs, this
celebration for girls. people believed
the dolls possessed the power to
conceal bad spirits in their bodies and
will save the owner from dangerous
.encounters

Shichigosan: Traditional festival.day

in Japan for children

Japan has a great heritage which gave

it its own culture. Throughout what is
shown here we can study and learn so
many useful things from their culture.
and we can communicate with them to
get the best of their culture