Japan

猿も木から落ちる

Keiry Alexandra Sánchez Lopez – 8 “B”

 Japan
猿も木から落ちる
Japan ( 日本 ) is an island country in East Asia.
Known as "The Land of the Rising Sun," it is one
of the world's greatest economic powers. It has
a population of 127 million people, the tenth
largest in the world. It is the second most
populous country in East Asia, after China.
 National Flag
It has a red circle in the center on a white
background that represents the sun,
worldwide it is not common to draw the
sun colored red, in Japan red and white are
two auspicious colors. It was established as
the national flag in 1999.
 Hyakko no haato demo, kimi o
aishite iru to iu no wa hyoogenshi
tsukusenai. (Not even with a hundred
hearts can I express all my love for
you).
 National anthem
National anthem
Kokka means in Japanese "national
anthem", and is the song that symbolizes a
country. In Japan, it was the state that
established Kimigayo as the national
anthem in 1999.
 Typical costume
The traditional dress of Japan is the yukata
or kimono. It is often used in formal
ceremonies. A kimono consists of a long
gown that reaches up to the ankles. It is
supported at the waist by a thick ribbon or
belt, which at the back is knotted making a
kind of bun.
Gastronomy!
Japanese gastronomy is based on a type
of healthy food, with natural ingredients
such as vegetables, rice, seafood and
fish, as well as nutritionally balanced.
Some of them are:
 Typical dishes

Sushi, sashimi o
Japanese noodles Kareraisu Miso soup
nigiri.

Bentō Yakitori
New Year's Eve Party
When we talk about what the traditions of
Japan are, one of the first celebrations that
appears on this list of typical things of
Japan is the New Year's eve party is the
largest and most popular holiday in the
nation.
 Values of Japan
Many of Japan's social customs are governed by
its values. It can be said that there are nine
principles that control the behavior of the
Japanese. These are as follows:

• Shoujiki – Honesty
• Sonkei – Respect
• Rentai – Solidarity
• Kenkyo – Humility
• Konki – Patience
• Chuugi – Loyalty
• Taibou – Austerity
• Kansha – Gratitude
• Chokwe – Harmony
 Thank you!
for your attention.
Keiry Alexandra Sánchez Lopez – 8 “B”