Japan Fact File
Where is Japan?
Japan is a country in Asia.
It is made of many islands.
It is near China and South Korea.
It has mountains, cities, and cherry trees.
What schools look like:
Schools in Japan are clean and bright.
Classrooms have blackboards, desks, and books.
Children help clean the school every day!
Many schools have shoe racks at the door.
What children learn:
Children learn:
Reading and writing
Maths
Science
Art and music
PE
Japanese (the language)
Calligraphy
English (from a young age)
Uniforms:
Many children wear uniforms.
Some have sailor-style outfits.
Others wear blazers and ties.
PE uniforms are often shorts and t-shirts.
How children get to school:
Most children walk to school in groups.
Older children help younger ones.
Some take trains or buses.
They do not often go by car.
Weather & Climate
Japan has four seasons.
Spring is warm with cherry blossoms.
Summer is hot and rainy.
Autumn has bright red leaves.
Winter is cold and snowy in some places.
Food
People in Japan eat:
Rice
Fish
Soup
Noodles
Eggs
Fruit
Seaweed
A famous food is sushi – rice and fish.
Homes
Some homes are tall apartments.
Some are houses with gardens.
Many have sliding doors and tatami mats.
People take off shoes indoors.
Language
People speak Japanese.
They read 3 kinds of writing:
Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji.
“Hello” is Konnichiwa.
Animals
You might see:
Deer
Cranes
Monkeys
Koi fish
Cats
Giant salamanders
In some towns, deer walk in the streets!
Free Time & Hobbies
Children like:
Karate
Baseball
Video games
Drawing comics (manga)
Reading
Playing with friends
Cool & Fun Facts
The capital city is Tokyo.
Japan has over 100 volcanoes.
It is famous for anime and manga.
People celebrate Children’s Day with flying carp flags.
Japan has bullet trains that go very fast!
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