Live in Japan
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Introduction
Capital: Tokyo
Population: 127.339 million
Language: Japanese
Location: in eastern Asia, island in the Pacific northwest
Four big island: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu
Government: Constitutional Monarchy with Parliamentary government
Climate: subtropical, temperate maritime monsoon climate
Geography
Japan's name means "sunrise."
Territory: Four big island:
- Hokkaido
- Honshu
- Shikoku
- Kyushu
more than 7200 islands.
A total area: 37.8 square kilometers
Japan food
Japan food: Sushi, Soba, Sukiyaki, Osechi, Takoyaki (たこ焼), Sashimi
Japan Festival
It's not known exactly how many Japanese festivals are held each year. A good estimate is 200,000 festivals.
Five Japanese festivals are the largest and most widely celebrated in the country
Shogastu (New Year)- The largest of the Japanese festivals. Many people start the new year by eating soba noodles at midnight. At dawn, the Emperor of Japan prays for the nation.
Setsubun (The Bean-Throwing Festival)- People throw beans in mame maki ceremonies to drive away evil spirits that could cause trouble later. Candy and money are thrown into the crowds which then rush forward to collect the small gifts.
Hanami (Cherry Blossom Festival)- An ancient tradition, the word hanami actually means 'flower viewing' and that's what people do during the spring Cherry Blossom Festival.
Golden Week- people take extended vacations to travel; many businesses close for at least a week.
Obon Festivities- It features synchronized traditional dances for men and women. There are different dances for day and night.
Traditional clothes
kimono- The most popular garments of traditional Japanese clothing is the kimono, which is worn by both men and women. Unlike the kimono that is worn by women, men's kimonos are much simpler and usually include only five pieces, not counting footwear.
Yukata- it is a part of Japanese traditional clothing, and can be considered as causual version of the kimono. People generally wear a yukata after bathing.
Nagajuban- this is a robe that takes the shape of kimono, and is worn underneath it. Kimonos are usually made of silk, and because they are diffucult to clear, a nagajuban is worn to avoid contact between the silk and ones skin.
Haori- The hari is a loose- fitting, coat- like, knee- length garment. This formal- looking coat was originally worn only by men, but nowadays, it has become popular among women too.
Education in Japan
Child rearing involves a high degree of physical and emotional interaction between mother and child; fathers are less involved.
Early years of education- the emphasis in primary education is on social integration, self-discipline, and the fundamental skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Responsibility for curriculum standards and textbook approval lies with the Ministry of Education.
Two levels of pre-school: nursery school from about three years of age and kindergarten from about five years of age. Compulsory education begins at about age six with elementary school, which lasts for six years, followed by three years of middle school. Mandatory education ends with middle school.
Entrance examinations are generally are required for admission to all levels of private schools and for public schools beyond elementary school. At better schools, these exams can be extremely competitive.
Higher Education-Half of high school graduates receive an advanced education. There are 165 public and 460 private universities and four-year colleges and almost 600 two-year colleges. A college degree is a prerequisite for most middle-class occupations, and many companies formally restrict their recruiting to graduates of specific universities. This creates enormous pressure to enter top-ranked schools.
Wedding in Japan
Spring and Autumn:wedding seasons
- Wedding ceremonies:
traditional
western-style.
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