1. A Project by Mrs. Miciotta's 2nd Grade Class
Welcome to Japan
The Japanese
Flag
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 JAPAN’S CLIMATE IS COMPARED TO THE EAST OF NORTH
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.
Kyle & Ashley
Japan leads the world in Technology.
Next autumn Japan’s new humanoid
robot is going to be released.

8. Transportation Japanese rail services are among the best in the world.
Shakira
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

9. Holidays New Years is the most important holiday in Japan.
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 January 1st is a National holiday.
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
+climate&search=search

12. More Online Resources Image of Map of Japan
Image of Mt. Fuji
Image of Japanese Flag
Image of baseball diamond
Image of Bullet Train
Image of Rain in Japan
Image of Tokyo
Image of Map of Japan
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