JAPAN

JAPAN
• According to legend, Emperor Jimmu (grandson of Amaterasu)
founded a kingdom in central Japan in 660 BC, beginning a continuous
imperial line. Japan first appears in written history in the Chinese Book of
Han, completed in 111 AD.
• The Japanese flag is made up of a red circle, symbolizing the sun,
against a white background. It is known as the hinomaru in Japanese,
meaning "circle of the sun." Because Japan lies at the far West of the
Pacific Ocean, the sun rises spectacularly over the sea to the East.
• Japan is an island country on the Asian continent. More exactly,
Japan is an archipelago or chain of islands along the eastern coast
of Asia, reaching from the northern coast of Russia to the South
East China Sea.
• The Japanese islands consist of 4 main islands and many of
smaller isles. In total there are over 6,800 islands! The largest of
the four major islands is Honshu, which is also the seventh largest
island in the world.
• The biggest cities in Japan are Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka and
Nagoya.
WHAT ARE THE CITIZENS IN JAPAN CALLED?

• The term 'Japanese' is often used to refer to the

dominant ethnic group in Japan. There are various
Japanese and English terms used to refer to those who
are ethnically Japanese, such as Yamato, Nihonjin, '
ethnic Japanese', 'Japanese people' or simply 'Japanese'.
 FAMOUS TOURIST
ATTRACTIONS IN JAPAN
1. MOUNT FUJI

Rising to 12,388 feet (3,776

metres), Mount Fuji is the tallest
mountain in Japan and is known
for its graceful conical form. It is
the country's sacred symbol, and
temples and shrines are located
around and on the volcano.
2. IMPERIAL TOKYO
Surrounding the palace are some
great shrines, parks and
museums. The Imperial Palace
marks the center of Tokyo and the
symbolic heart of Japan. You can
walk around the outside of the
Imperial Palace and enjoy views of
the lovely moats, bridges and walls
of the Palace (this is also Tokyo's
most popular jogging course).
3. HIROSHIMA PEACE MEMORIAL
PARK

The park is there in memory of

the victims of the nuclear
attack on August 6, 1945, in
which the United States
dropped an atomic bomb on
the Japanese city of Hiroshima.
4. HISTORIC KYOTO

It's the cultural and historical heart of the

country. It's the best place in all Japan to
experience traditional temples, shrines,
gardens, geisha, shops, restaurants and
festivals. In short, Kyoto is the most
rewarding destination in all of Japan and it
should be at the top of any Japan travel
itinerary.
5. THE ISLAND SHRINE OF
ITSUKUSHIMA
Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima
(literally, "shrine island") is perhaps the
most famous shrine in Japan, known
for its "floating" torii gate. Miyajima
Island has long been a holy site in shinto,
and Itsukushima Shrine was built in the
12th century. The shrine, and the torii
gate, are built over water.
6. TODAIJI

Todaiji (Great Eastern Temple)

is one of Japan's most famous
and historically significant
temples and a landmark of
Nara. The purpose of the Todaiji
was to act as the headquarters
of a nationwide network of
temples and become the
Buddhist protector of the state.
7. OSAKA CASTLE

Osaka Castle is also famous to some for its

incredibly well-built stone wall, which is
impressive in its sheer size, with an estimated
500,000 to 1 million large stones (up to 12kg)
having been used in its construction. The castle
is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it
played a major role in the unification of Japan
during the sixteenth century of the
Azuchi-Momoyama period.
8. CHUBU-SANGAKU NATIONAL PARK

Chubu-Sangaku encompasses the

towering peaks of the Japanese
Alps, many rising 3,000 meters
above sea level. The park is
known for its beautiful alpine
flowers, snowy valleys and
imposing cliffs.
9. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi

Inari Taisha) is an important
Shinto shrine in southern
Kyoto. It is famous for its
thousands of
vermilion torii gates, which
straddle a network of trails
behind its main buildings.
10. OKINAWA CHURAUMI AQUARIUM

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

is part of Ocean Expo Park and is
considered one of the biggest and
best aquariums in the world. Its
tanks are massive enough to hold
whale sharks. Located on the coast
of Motobu Peninsula, the aquarium
was rebuilt in 2002 and is now home
to 680 species of marine life.
WHAT IS JAPAN
FAMOUS FOR?
TOURIST SPOTS
ANIMATED STORIES OR SERIES
(ANIME)
FOODS
WHAT ARE THE CITIZENS KNOWN
FOR?
BEHAVIOR
 - Japanese people are more formal and traditional
 - They are more likely to warm up to you if you show respect and
humility
 - They are widely regarded as one of the most socially
homogenous groups in the world, and are revered for their deep sense
of politeness.
 LANGUAGE USE:
 They are soft spoken
 They often use polite words
NON-VERBAL CUES AND IT’S MEANING
 Bowing- it means showing respect
 The OK sign- means money
 Nod- showing they pay attention to what is said
 Crossing your legs- it’s rude to sit with legs crossed or slouched

VALUES:
 Pointing at people or things are considered rude
 Japanese values are cultural goals, beliefs and behaviors that are considered
important in Japanese culture.
 DO’S AND DONT’S FOR A TOURIST
WHO IS PLANNING TO VISIT JAPAN
DO’S DONT’S
Keep in order and be polite 
Don’t bother others
Dress somewhat conservatively (and
smartly) Don’t walk on the wrong side of
Be mindful of phone usage in areas of the road
respect
Don’t be loud
Bow appropriately
Learn some basic Japanese phrases 
Don’t litter

Don’t touch
 DO’S AND DONT’S FOR A TOURIST WHO
IS PLANNING TO ATTEND A
DINNER PARTY IN JAPAN
DO’S
Greet before/after eating
 Use chopsticks properly
 Slurping
 Say thanks before/after meal
 Return all the dishes after eating
DONT’S
 Raise your food above your mouth
 Eat with elbows on the table
 No leftovers
 Use your hand to catch falling food
 Pour your own drink when you’re
with someone
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