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Fun Facts ● Late night dancing is illegal in Japan ● In Japan over 50,000 people are over 1 hundred ● In Japan farmers grown square shaped watermelons for easier stack and store ● In Japan there are more pets than children ● 90% of the phones in Japan are waterproof because people use them in showers ● In Japan KFC is a typical christmas feast ● One of Japans islands is full of rabbits ● In Japan there is a cafe where you can drink coffee and hang out with cats

More Facts..... ● The prime minister of Japan is 内閣総理大臣, Naikaku-sōri-daijin ● The name of Japan in Japanese is Nihon or Nippon which means sun origin ● 1,500 earthquakes occur in Japan each year ● Japan has 6,800 islands ● The capital of Japan is Tokyo ● The population is 127 million ● The currency is japanese yen ● The highest point in Japan is Mount Fuiji

Food Here are some popular Japenese dishes. Sushi There are various kinds of sushi dishes such as nigirizushi, makizushi and chirashi. Miso soup Miso soup is made by dissolving miso paste in fish stock ( dashi) Tonkatsu Tonkatsu are deep fried pork cutlets.

Sports Popular sports in Japan are martial arts, baseball,soccer and sumo wrestling. Baseball is one of the most popular spectator sports. Sumo wrestling is Japans national sport. Soccer and baseball are the most popular sports for children. Traditional martial arts are Judo, Kendo,Karate-do and Aikido.

Education In Japan education is compulsory at elementar and the lower secondary levels. Most students attend public schools through the lower secondary level but private education is popular at the upper secondary and university levels. Education prior to elementary is provided at kindergarden and day centres.

Cherry Blossom Tree A cherry blossom is the flower of any of several trees of genus Prunus particularly the Japanese Cherry, which is called sakura after the Japanese ( 桜 or 櫻 ; さくら )

Kimono The kimono is a traditional Japanese dress. In modern day Japan, it is worn only sparingly or during special occasions such as weddings, tea ceromonies, formal traditional events and funerals. Men's kimono usually have more subdued colors and are made typically from matte fabrics. Partly for this reason, it is the women's kimono that generate more interest because their beautiful designs make them art pieces as much as they are garments. The price of a kimono can range from around 10,000 yen for a simple set made of cheap fabric to millions of yen for a luxurious silk outfit with intricate embroidery or yuzen design.

Tourist Attractions The Hiroshima Peace Memorial is a haunting tribute to the lives lost when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, Set in a park, the memorial features Genbaku Dome, the only building left standing in the vicinity after the bomb dropped. This harsh reminder of a world at war reminds visitors of the importance of human life and honors the victims so they will never be forgotten

Tourist Attractions ● Jigokudani Monkey Park is a famous hot spring area near Nagano,. The name Jigokudani (meaning “Hell’s Valley”), is due to steam and boiling water that bubbles out the frozen ground, surrounded by steep cliffs and formidably cold forests. It is famous for its large population of wild Snow Monkeys that go to the valley during the winter when snow covers the park. The monkeys descend from the steep cliffs and forest to sit in the warm hot springs, and return to the security of the forests in the evenings

Tourist Attractions ● The Himeji Castle is considered the best existing example of Japanese castle architecture. It was fortified to defend against enemies during the feudal period, but it has been rebuilt many times throughout the centuries and reflects the different design periods. It survived the bombings of World War II and is frequently seen in domestic and foreign films, including the James Bond movie “You Only Live Twice”. The white exterior and design give the castle the appearance of a bird taking flight, earning the the castle the nickname ‘white egret castle’.

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