“Hajime-mashite”

Written by Katja Waite and Michelle Sudbury

Illustrated by

Konnichiwa my name is Sakura and I will be your tour guide. We’ll learn about Japan.

This is Japan’s national flag. It is white with a giant red dot in the middle. Also, this is what Japan looks like.

Did you know…

Karaoke means empty orchestra. This would make sense because you are singing to yourself. So when you are singing on karaoke remember it means something else in Japan.

Common Food

Japanese people often eat raw horse meat. We also eat seafood, and noodles. YUMMY!

We also make a lot of cars. We make more cars in Japan than anywhere else in the world. So if you ever need a car, come to Japan and see me.

Trains

Sometimes we have people crammed into trains because they are so full. People get paid to help people fit into these trains. I like to ride trains sometimes, they are fun!

Sumo Wrestling

In ancient Japan, small eyes, round puffy face and plump body were considered attractive features. This is what Sumo Wrestlers looked like. Sumo wrestling is a fun sport in Japan.

Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty is from Japan. She even has her own TV show. She is 37 years old, and will be 38 on November 1.

Literacy Rate

Japan has a 100% literacy rate. This means that everyone can read and write. This is one of the highest rates in the world.

Sayonara

“Sayonara” means goodbye. Now that you have learned about Japan, I hope you enjoyed it and will come visit me soon.