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Discover Japan: A Journey Through Its Geography, Culture, and Innovations

Welcome to an exploration of Japan, presented by Mrs. Miciotta's 2nd Grade Class. Learn about Japan's geography, including its four major islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Discover the iconic Mt. Fuji, the country's tallest volcano. Explore Japan's four distinct seasons and its traditional cuisine, such as sushi. Uncover the significance of kimonos, Japan’s technological advancements, and its efficient transportation systems. Dive into Japanese holidays, including the important New Year celebrations. Join us on this exciting journey!

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Discover Japan: A Journey Through Its Geography, Culture, and Innovations

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  1. The Japanese Flag Welcome to Japan A Project by Mrs. Miciotta's 2nd Grade Class

  2. Geography • Japan is located in East Asia. • It consists of four major islands: • Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku Kyushu. Audrey & Mohammed

  3. Mt. Fuji • Mt. Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan. • It is a volcano. Janelle & Samantha

  4. Climate JADEN AND KWAMESHA • JAPAN’S CLIMATE IS COMPARED TO THE EAST OF NORTH • AMERICA COAST. • JAPAN HAS 4 SEASONS: SUMMER WINTER SPRING AND • AUTUMN. IN WINTER IT SNOWS AND IN SUMMER IT IS HOT.

  5. Food Barrington & Kayla • Since Japan is made up of islands, fish is a major part of the Japanese diet. • Sushi is dried fish that’s boiled, cut up & then eaten. • There are all kinds of sushi. • Thin sheets are used to make rolled sushi. • One type is rolled up sushi. • Everybody in Japan eats sushi.

  6. Traditional Clothing Heinrik and Joshua • The traditional clothing of Japan are the Kimonos. • They are made of silk and come in many different colors. They are worn by men and women. • Today, kimonos are worn on special occasions.

  7. TECHNOLOGY • Japan leads the world in Technology. • Next autumn Japan’s new humanoid robot is going to be released. Kyle & Ashley

  8. Transportation • Japanese rail services are among the best in the world. • They are fast, frequent, clean and have cars with tables. • The rail services range from small local lines to the bullet trains. • Japanese transportation is similar to ours • Cars, buses, bicycles, airplanes, & more Shakira

  9. Holidays David and Brianna • New Years is the most important holiday in Japan. • In Japan, women give chocolate to men on Valentines day. • Christmas is celebrated in Japan, too.

  10. Major Holidays Tenae & Adonis • January 1st is a National holiday. • This is the most important holiday in Japan. • This holiday is known as the New Year. • Many businesses remain closed on this holiday.

  11. Online Resources • http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/hitech/index.html • http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/nature/q1.html • http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/cquest/asia/jahol.html • http://www.askkids.com/web?q=Facts+about+Japan&qsrc=6&o=0&l=dir, • http://www.geishablog.com/2006/03/ • http://www.askkids.com/web?qsrc=167&o=0&l=dir&aflt=&q=japanese • http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/archives/index.html • +climate&search=search • http://www.photius.com/countries/japan/climate/japan_climate_climate.html • http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/housing/index.html • http://www.lonelyplanet.com/japan/transport/getting-around_train.html

  12. More Online Resources Image of Mt. Fuji • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:FujiSunriseKawaguchiko2025WP.jpg Image of Japanese Flag • http://library.thinkquest.org/07aug/00861/countryprograms.htm Image of baseball diamond • http://kitakami-photoblog.blogspot.com/ Image of Bullet Train • http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/09/japan_develops_even_faster Image of Rain in Japan • http://www.lesterho.com/blog/? Image of Tokyo • http://picdit.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/8-beautiful-cities-at-night/p=366 Image of Map of Japan • http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sea_of_Japan_Map.png Music • http://www.opsound.org/artist/supersole0/

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