It's important to ask and answer questions to seem friendly in America. If someone says "How are you?", you have to ask them, too! Also, questions like "Are you married?", "Do you have any kids?", and "Where do you live?" are normal and polite. If you visit America, please feel free to make friendly small talk with anyone, and don't forget to smile!

It is also known as the place where Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun of the Edo shogunate, expressed his intention to restore imperial rule.

Nijo Castle, the place where the Tokugawa family rose and fell, is a valuable place where you can see many cultural properties and scenic spots, including the National Treasure Ninomaru Palace.

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There is very beautiful sea. So it is very famous for people to fishing. Especialy squid fishing.

Many people visit there in summer. Because they want to see beautiful landscape. It is fun to swim.

Because we introduced there.

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Hot springs have a number of benefits that hot water does not have!!

Please go there and feel rerax.

It is one of the most popular Japanese foods.

Also,takoyaki is popular too especially in Osaka. It is made using octopus and having many kind of flavors. You can make it easy in your house. If you come to Japan,please try them.

He achieved 50-50.

He is a member of LAD.

He got married to Mamiko.

Mamiko is very beautiful.

Mamiko was basketball player.

He takes care of Decopin.

He is almost Gaburiasu.

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There are many kinds of it and everybody can enjoy it. We have very big mannga festival which is called 「Comike」. Mannga has two good points. First,increases knowledge, vocabulary, and experience points.Second, it is conveyed in an easy-to-understand manner and has an appeal that attracts people. Let's read Japanese Mannga!!!

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Actually the brand was born in Yamaguchi.

UNIQLO is company which representing Japan.

UNIQLO's clothes are worn all over the world.

For example, jeans, heattech,shoes, and shirts.

They are so simple and groundbreaking.

We want more foreign people to use UNIQLO.

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For example ,Doraemon,DragonBall,ONE PIECE .They are not only popular in Japan.

It is popular all over the world.

The picture is very beautiful and the story is dramatic.

It has many kinds,so you can choose best one.

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I will show you two example.

First ,百聞は一見に如かず（ひゃくぶんはいっけんにしかず）. It means seeing is believing.

Second,失敗は成功のもと（しっぱいはせいこうのもと）. It means failure teaches success.

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anime.

He is robot. He has many useful things.

He always helps Nobita.

Nobita is twelve years old.

It is expanding upon my dreams.

Everyone please take a look it.

For example, Rurikouji is one of the most famous building in the world.

It was built in 1442 by Ouchi Yoshihiro.

Hiwadabuki is Japanese traditional skil.

It is used Rurikouji`s roof.

But now, It is repairing, so you can`t see Rurikouji.

It is famous for Wangari Muta Maathai's speech.

It means we should cherish everything.

For instance, if you throw away something without respect, I said "Mottainai!!!".

We always keep in mind it.

Now, Mottainai is commiting to make our QOL better.

for superiors.They use many kinds of it. Because they feel disrespected if they don't use it. It's also to avoid a familiar feel. But it doesn't need to be used all the time. Sometimes, they can communicate with more smoothly. ５９１７

It means that there are countless gods.

For example, there is a god of toilets and a god of rice.

This is used to mean using the toilet cleanly and eating rice without leaving any rice behind.

Because of this idea, Japanese people also celebrate Christmas and visit shrines.

This is because Japanese people believe in various gods regardless of their religion.

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This is traditional way we cook fish.

From this way,we can make many Japanese food, for example sashimi,nitsuke,and sushi!

We devide edible part and inedible part.

We are able to choose only edible part ,and surprisingly, make honesennbei from inedible part.

Also, we get dashi from the part.

For these reasons, Americans should do this cooking method, too.

This is sustainable and convenient !!!!!

You can play with this. It is a traditional toy in Japan, which you get taught how to make it by the elderly. It is made from bamboo.

It is the model for the "takekoputa" in the manga "Doraemon". It takes time to become good at making it fly. You can decorate the outside.

It is picnic in English.

But Japanese call it "Ohanami".

For example, they eat lunch box with watching cherry blossoms in spring.

They drink alcohol, with friends.

Mr. Abe ate and drank with politician of Jimintou.

Let's go on the picnic.

They are prefecture mascot character .

For example, brack bear is Kumamoto prefecture's character.He is first champion .

The prefecture mascot character grand prixes had been held every years.

But they are not held since 2020.

happening low level accident and showing your feeling more bigger.

(e.p)

You get a new Japanese friend ,you can say " Waya happy !"

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People should not ask Japanese their age.

People don't talk with colleagues during working.

people must not be late when they start to working.

People read the atmosphere.

It is difficult for Japanese to go home before their boss.

This is wonderful Japanese food called ''TKG''.

Almost Japanese people love TKG.

How to make this is putting raw egg and soy sauce on the rice.

We usually eat this when we are very hungry or there are no food in fridge because it's very easy to make and we use only three ingredients.

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When we built a new house, we throw rice cake with neighbers. Sometimes, we can get maney with rice cake. Homeowner throw it from 2nd foor. We celebrate a new house.However,this is not seen now. When we built a new house , we want to do this.

You can buy it in kokura,Fukuoka.

There are a lot of flavorers inside such as anko ,chocolate,

custard. It is so hot that you should cool it down. It cost you about 200 yen. If you go to kokura, let's try it!!

It is colled Hatsumode.

We pray wishes.

I will pray to pass the exam in the temple in next year.

And we drink amazake.

It tasets bad for me.

We eat kashiwamochi and decorate koinobori.

In New Year's Eve, Japanese people eat it for dinner and prepare for New Year. If you eat it, you will feel great!

Let's eat Toshikoshi Soba and welcome the new year!!!!!!

Daigakuimo is a dish made by coating deep-fried sweet potatoes in molasses made by boiling down sugar, mirin, and soy sauce.

In Japan, it is eaten as a sweet and is very delicious.

It's best when freshly made, so be sure to try it!

People who use 2channel are called 2channeier. His name is Hiroyuki.

He created it in 1995. He said,"それってあなたの感想ですよね”It means this is your thoughts.It is very famous.

1.Start to Winner of Janken.

2.You can choose raise or not raise your thumbs.

3.You said "YUBIUSUMA ○○(numbur 1~4).

4.If raising thumb and number matched , you removed your half hand.

5.Change the order.

6.return to 1

Winner is remove your all hands.

He is a justice hero.

His face is made of anpan.

Anpan is Japanese sweet bread.

Anpan has red beans inside.

He always fight evil for kids.

Akanko lake's Marimo is the biggest in the world.

Akanko lake is home to one of the few Marimo colonies.

Akanko lake's Marimo grows over 20 cm in diameter.

Akanko lake's mascot character is Marimokkori.

We want to Akanko lake in Hokkaido when we go there at school trip.

It is become the game.

It can be also known as symbol of our generation.

In addition, it is the point that a main character resembles a classmate is good for.

I am very glad that we are born in the times with this animation.

To see anime, please play a game.

Rakugoka have Tenugui（hand towel）, Sensu and sence of humor. The famous rakugo story is Jyugemu,Manjyukowai,Sarayasiki and more. These stories are still loved in Japan today.

She plays JANKEN at the end.

She's JANKEN always have a way to win.

Smoke from the chimney of the house the family enters at the ending is

"ring→rock" "limp→scissors" "nothing→paper".

No one knows this.

Let's play next time.

You can definitely win with this.

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Also TOYOTOMI HIDEYOSHI loved it.

This calture is that how to drink green tea.

There is not it any other country.

It have been taking over until the present day.

It makes us relax.

We suggested that pairing tea sweets with matcha.

It is called "Sashimi" in Japan.

It is made of raw fish.

There are many kinds of sashimi.

For example,shrimp,tuna,salmon,and octopus.

We can eat Fugu Sashimi in Shimonoseki!!

he is very storong but was killed by bejiita.

his combat power is 4000!!!

he also went to hell after he died.

For example, there are okonomiyaki,soba,udon,takoyaki,monzyayaki,and tempura.

Now,I'll explain about "yakisoba."

"Yaki" means "baked."

Yakisoba is,in short,baked soba.

It's very dericious.

Some people put mayonnaise on it.

"Chocoball" very rarely has angel.

If you get five silver angel or one gold angel, you can get a can of toy.

The can changes every years.

It doesn't mean stairs!

Japanese people often talk about ghost story or scary story in summer. This is KAIDAN. Why they do it in summer? they feel cold when they hear KAIDAN. So, they do it in summer to feel cool. Let's do KAIDAN in summer!

But, it is so delicious.

For example, Sashimi and hot pot dishes are delicious.

It is food of Shimonoseki.

Actually, it is called "Fuku" in Shimonoseki.

There is Fugu restaurant, "Kappo" near the Hatabu.

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There are some rules.

First, it needs making rythm 5-7-5.

Second,they have to write thier feeling.

Haiku needs seasonal word, but Senryu doesn't need.

Japanese people write irony on Senryu.

It's very interesting.

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It's a small island and so far from main island.

There are many beautiful sites.

For example, coral reef, sun set beach, lighthouse, and so on.

We want to see its beautiful sea, too.

We think most of Japanese people have never been to there.

We want them to visit there, too.

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Today,Japanese say this phrase.

It was made by youtuber and used for men.

Most of men is crying by it. my pair is one of that.

Men are putting a lot of effort into their height.

It is a gift for celebration.

If you send it your friend's wedding,

you must not send even number moneys.

Also,4,6 and 9 is bad.

Because "even number" means break up with partner and their number means unluck.

So, you should send " odd number".

sweet in Sanyo Onoda.

It's very delicious, but it is out of production.

however produced again.

It cheep, so you can get easzy.

If you have a chance, you eat it

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They have often something hot and cold to drink.

We can buy them whenever we want.

Recentry, they sometimes have something to eat.

They exist some place especially seeing site.

For example, sushi, ramen, baked sweed potato etc.

When the Japanise travel abroad,they often have stomachache.

We worry about stomachache that we will go to Singapore.

For example, New Year's Day in January,

Setsubun in February, and the Doll Festival in March.

On New Year's Day, the Japanese eat Japanese New Year's cusine.This culture food has origin in joyful things.

Also, grandparents give us Otoshidama.

We are looking forward to recieving it!!

tTherefore, we enjoy time spending with family in events.

Many people do not like getting sunburned.

It is because we want to keep our skin white.

I carry sunscreen anytime ,anywhere.

There are many kinds of sunscreen.

For example, "Biore UV", "ANESSA”and "SKIN AQUA".

Our favorite is "Biore UV" because it is cheap and useful.

Some call putting away something "Naosu." However, others think the word means repairing something.

　We also make some words shorter. "Dekinai" meaning not being able to do becomes "Dekin." This point is close to English.

It tastes so sour, but very delicious.

It is made from ume and solt and red perilla. First, pickle ume in solt for one week. Second, add red perilla and wait for two weeks. Finally, dry in the sun for three days.

It is used for Onigiri and Obento.

If you have thing you want to hide,this word is very useful.

That is one of our food cultures.

We are proud of that.

We like eating whales

It is flooring materials ideal for Japan's climate and natural features and it is a plase to feel the warms.

Although it have to clean frequently.That's because dust tends to accumulate there.

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This was made by sanjyoukokaji .

This was used in Heian period.

This is one of the 『tenkagoken』.

We think that this is the most beautiful .

This appear in the animme「toukenranbu」.

There is the Tokyo National Museum,

but this is not always exhibited.

It is translated by many foreign languages, so you should try it !!

one of the most interesting "manzaishi" who i think is"NONSTYLE".Their words are so wonderful.

manzai has been popular since "heian"1300 years ago.

if you want to become real japanese,you must learn to use "nandeyanen","donaiyanen","naniitonnen",and so on.

"nandeyanen" means "why" as joking.

And there is something called Senba Zuru.

It is well displayed in the hospital room.

It's said that if you fold 1,000 of them, your wish will come true.

And the crane is considered to be an auspicious symbol of longevity and marital bliss, a symbol of good fortune.

Thank you for reading.

It is very popular in Japan.

There is no Japanase people who don't know

this dance.

Everyone danced it in erementaiy school.

This dance is inspirated by herring fishing.

We shout "Dokkoisho" when dancing it.

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It is black or white.

It is traditional hair from Kamakura to Muromachi period.

Top is circle.

It is cold.

You should try.

Loved by the people of Hikoshima.

Miso with rich flavor.

If you are from Hikoshima,you have probably eaten it at least once.

It is very delicious, so why not try it.

we clean home

some people jump when passing the year

we eat osechi

we go to shrine and pray

some people draw fortunes

shirakamisanti,yakushima,toukyouwan,

abenoharukasu,karuizawa,

furano,tottoresakyuu,bieako,yakushima

,tottorisakyuu

They have many believer.

Are you believe them ?

I believe in religion.

They have very very power.

Lets join!

Tanuki have related to japanese people's life.

For example,we have a proverb,たぬきねいり,

which means pretending to be asleep.

It is a delicious meal that tea soba is on a tile.

Takase is famous shop for kawara soba.

It is why soldiers baked grasses and beefs on the tile long time ago.

So beefs and thin eggs is on kawaraso soba.

It is very delicious so we recommend you.

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It uses whiting brushes,ink,and hanshi paper.

It has a lot of calligraphic style.

For example,kaisho,reisho,tensyo,and gyosyo.

Shodo has many histories.

Japanese people do shodo in New Year's Day.

It called kakizome.

they are very friendly and funny.

they like to talk very much.

they have wonderful joke sence.

when we see them,they sometimes give us

big candy.

Please go to Osaka,and see Osaka`s obachan!

It is very popular in japan.

After inserting coins into the machine, the user turns the handle to buy the toy inside.

The toys are very small and cute!!!

You never know what you will get out of several different types.

That is the most interesting part of ”Gatya-

Gatya”.

It is made from bracken powder and suger in Yamaguchi.

This is sweet.

This is like a Yokan and a Mochi.

You should eat this.

By the way I have never eat this.

Wasabi is spicy.
Wasabi is a vegetable.
Wasabi is hated by children but loved by adults.　

It is fantastic event.

We make a variety of sweets.

For example, cookie and, cap cake, macaroon.

Recently there have been some performances in collaboration with Japanese anime.

They are thought to like staying home alone better than meeting somebody. But actually, they want friends and to talk and play with them.

When I entered this school, I was it.

But other people spoke to me and I could relax and behave naturally.

When you see them, I want you to talk to them.

It is cleaned by Nishiichi elementary school students every year.

It was held in 1991.

You can see a Genji Firefly there.

It is a natural monument.

If you ride this great boat, you will see many fireflies.

Please come and see it.

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Manzai is the most famous contents of all Japanese comedy.

Manzaishi share roles "Boke" and "Tsukkomi."Boke"says funny thing or make a mistake on purpose."Tsukkomi"points out what the "Boke" said.

All Japanese have a habit. Talking about this, Listening the song, they raise their fist, saying "Hay!". Then, the area will heat up.

It’s Japanese sweets.

In Yamaguchi, it's made from warabiko, bracken starch.

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It is delicious.

Do you like it ?

Kawarasoba is used green noodle called “Tyasoba".

Kawarasoba was born in 1961.

We like kawarasoba very much.(≧▽≦)

His face is like a horse.

so, I share "TEOKUNganbare".

He is Japanese youtuber.

He had told our Kyoukanseisyuti many times.

This is a typical example.

If we watch this, our cell die.

When you watch this, you must be careful.

Let's sing "TEOKUNganbare".

It can be easily turned with small change.

There are many types of it.

It includes miniatures and keychains.

It can be enjoyed by people of any age.

It is fun because you never know what will come out.

Please try turnning the Gacha Gacha.

Tea Ceremony means "Sado."

It has long history and it is loved by many people.

It can learn manners.

It makes tea and eats wagashi.

It performed in kimono.

Do you want to do it?

It is common sense to take off shoes at home from the time we are born.

The first reason is to keep our house clean.

The secound reason is that Japanese people have a habit of sitting on tatami mats and other floors.

Many people in Japan eat the special food which called "Tosikosi soba".

It is Soba noodles with the seafoods templa , the vegetables templa and green onions.

Why we eat it?

Because we do so to cut ties which brings disaster.

Because of this reasons,its another name is "Enkiri soba"

Because I go to club activity. After going to club activity,I watch anime. this is a holiday for Japanese students.

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It is called "Obon" in japan.

We celebrate Obon by visiting our

ancestors' graves.

It is customary to place vegetable decorations during Obon.

There is meaning to this.

It has meaning of respecting ancestors.

Mochi is used in various happy events.

In winter, we pound mochi and eat a lot of it.

For New Year's, we decorate "Kagami-mochi".

It's stacking mochi in two layers and placing mandarin oranges on top.

At festivals and when building houses, we throw mochi and distribute it, called "mochi-maki."

Its sound makes people cool and comfortable.

Most Japanese people think FURINN is something to keep cool. BUT, actually it has mean of talisman, in Japanese, mayoke.

Also, there are so many cute designs these days.

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This is a story about a mouse picking up a rice ball dropped by an old man.

Most of Japanese knows this story.

Japanese people grow up reading this story.

This story is loved by Japanese people.

We love this story, too.

Ms. Ryan should read this story.

Despite graduating from a national technical college, he is still active as a youtuber.

He is pretty funny.

Tea ceremony was made by Senno Rikyu.

He is a tea master who pursued and perfected a style of the tea ceremony called "wabicha" that eliminates waste to the utmost extent.

It's came from China in Nara period.

It’s made of paulownia.

Paulownia is one of the wood.

Do you know how to play it?

It's played by plucking the strings.

Also, we can easily experience playing it.

I want you to try!

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Boys are celebrated when they are three and five years. Also, girls are celebrated when they are three and seven years.

On this day, first, they wear a kimono and put on makeup.

Next, they eat special food with their family.

Finally, they have their photo taken at the studio.

This is a great event to pray for the health of children. We hope this traditional event continues forever.

Student number 3 and 13.

They are divided into two groups.

One of them is Takenokonosato group.

Other is Kinokonoyama group.

They have been fighting since 1980.

Now there are more　Takenokonosato

fans than Kinokonoyama fans in japan.

The heated battle will continue.

It has

These have different tastes in the east and west of japan.

anpanman is very strong because he

We can buy them for 10yen to 100yen.

They are a lot of kinds.

For example,"Umaibou" is small snack.

It has many tastes.

We write our wish on a "Tanzaku",which will be fulfilled by Orihime and Hikoboshi.

They are

It is classic.

It has "Kawara" and "Bonsai".

Some of it is still lived.

Japanese old house sometimes make me feeling beautiful .

Let's go there.

Kawarasoba is local cuisine of Yamaguchi.

It was first made in 1961.

This food use Japanese KAWARA.

So, This food name Kawarasoba.

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These characters are very cute and fun.

If they conduct "odekake", they retire from

Sanrio.

It is surprisingly a cruel world.

In February 5th,japanese girls send　someone them like chocolate.

There are also different types of chocolate to give: giri chocolate, friend chocolate, and honmei chocolate.

Giri choco is chocolate that you send to someone other than your favorite man.

Friend chocolate is chocolate given to friends of the same sex.

Honmei Choco refers to chocolate given to someone of the opposite sex.

I am very happy when I receive Honmei chocolate.

It is TV show that is broadcasted on

an ehoumaki.

Japanese people loves it .

We eat it on

Rise is

He is main character.

He is wear treasure box.

Because He got stuck and couldn't get out

He is not a tennis player and he looks like a egg but he is not.

He works as a comedian so his looks is advantage for his occupation.

His strong point is being strong at arm wrestling so his comedian partner want to win him in arm wrestling.

But his partner has not won him yet.

We respect them.

The chocolates have many kinds of meaning.

For example "honnmei-choco","giri-choco",and"tomo-choco".

His name`s origin is dialect of Yamaguchi.

We sometimes use "CHORU" in the ending of sentence.

In Yamaguchi,the shape of mochi is circle.

However,in Aoyama,the shape of mochi is squar.

Grandmother wear this when her is cooking.

This was used to in the past.

But not used much now.

We like eating it very much. It has many means. For example, Kurikinton means propety. Also, kuromame means fine and health. It has many other means. We are interested in other means.

Japanese people make it when

The most difficult Hougen is "Tsugaru Ben". It is very difficult for us to understand them means. For example, We usually say "Arigato", but the people using Tsugaru Ben say "Meyaguda".

Wanko soba in Iwate. It have rule.　it`s so tasty.

cha-syu,Nori.

I recommend you to arrange topping,Katame,Koime,Oome.

Aii japanese say that it is best topping!!!!!!!

After eaying it,we japanese dip rice on soup.

You should not eat so much.

It is not healthy,but delicious!!!!!!!! 11 19 35

For example Japanese one had a lot of trick in the castles.

That can prevent enemy invasion.

It have various types. For example, umaibou ,gamu, mizuame, 10en choco.

Let's try eating Dagashi!!!

Casper,pushu,MINT,KANE,TECK,KICHI.

they represent japanese graffiti scene.

The picture's character is CASPCHAN made by casper.very NICE.

forexample,

Karaage,Pasuta,Ohitashi,Chahan.

There are useful and very delicious.

We use it when We have no time.

But most Japanese trains don't be late .

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It is displayed for New Year's.

Senting for wemen it means good health for wemen' child.

It is painted pictures.

For example,

they shake hands and bow.

If you greet superior person,you should use

both hands.

Bowing point is lowering your gaze.

More important point is keep your arms straight by your side.

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Look at the picture!

what a unique food of!

these food name is natto,Sirako and basashi.

natto is rotten beans.

Sirako is fish`s testis.

Basashi is horse`s meat.

These may be a little grotesque, but maybe they will lead to new discoveries.

I get hungry when I watch horse races.

After we practiced some sports in our club activities, we always appreciate the ground we used by greeting there. I think it expresses the Japanese manner that they cherish everything we used. It is wonderful to take good care of things. I hope that everyone in the world have such a feeling.

Yo-Kai is Japanese monster that scares people.

For example, Kappa,Nue,Rokurokubi and so on.

Kappa has green body,and a dish on its head.

Nue often injures people.But,it was killed by Minamotono Yorimasa in 1100.

Rokurokubi looks human,but,its neck extends several meters.

Those are simple, but I think you'll be surprised when you actually encounter it. There are many others, so please check them out.

Two words which are homonym are used.

For example, (Futon ga futtonnda) 「peeto no ka-petto」 (my pet of carpet) nekoga cat to odoroita.

Right rhythm and fanny meaning makes us comfortable and excited.

Do you want to be a hero and save the world?

I'll tell you this game called "Dragon Quest".

This is a popular home video game in the RPG genre. It was created by SQUARE ENIX.The BGM of this game composed by Koichi Sugiyama is also very famous around the world. You will be a hero in this game world and go on an adventure to defeat evil.This adventure will excite and inspire you.

So you should play it in your free time.

sweet in Sanyo Onoda.

It's very delicious, but it is out of production.

however produced again.

It is cheep, so you can get easy.

If you have a chance, you eat it

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People call it "Mukashibanashi".

It contains many lessons.

This is a one of the Japanese fairy tale.

This is "Omusubikororin"

This is a story that old man falling rice ball.

This is how the mouse and the old man meet, and the story begins.

When we were childhood, parents read it to us.

This is very interesting!!!

for one thing, listening to English song is cool. it likes smart. for second, good sports player is cool. if good sports player is in sports day, we cheer it. how about in your country?

It comes from people's respect to elders, and people's kindness.

Also, not only elders, they gives seat to the pregners, people with disability, small children, and so on.

This culture spread into whole japanese society, and many people follow to it.

In popular cases, many japanese trains and buses have "Priority seats", which is made for elders, pregners and others.

Guess the number of thumbs up that everyone gives.

Win if you guess twice first.
There is a shout when saying a number, but the shout differs depending on the region.

Setubun is one of the important Japanese event.

February 3th this event holds.

We throw beens at "oni".

when we do this,we say that "onihasoto,fukuwauti."

For example, Kumamon, Sanomaru,and Funassyi.

I want to eat forever :)

Famous chain store is

YAKINIKUKING,JYOJYOEN,GYUUKAKU and so on.

They are cheap and very delicious.

Do you want to try it?

Let's go YKINIKU chain store soon!

They are positive.

They wear ru-zusocks．

They talked Gyarugo

Can you speak this Gyarugo?

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For example,he get angry at bright character that said youkya and hated by woman.

I am the inkya!

Japanese people write "Senryu".

There are some rules.

First, it needs making rythm 5-7-5.

Second,they have to write thier feeling.

Haiku needs seasonal word, but Senryu doesn't need.

Japanese people write irony on Senryu.

It's very interesting.

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Tea ceremony was made by Senno Rikyu.

He is a tea master who pursued and perfected a style of the tea ceremony called "wabicha" that eliminates waste to the utmost extent.He also spread it all over Japan.

It has been passed down for generations.

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The chocolate has several meanings. For example, they give it to their friends, themselves, and a person who they love. The men who received it became very happy and give something sweet to women in return on White Day.

Finally, who will you give a chocolate on Valentine's Day?

Children dress up in kimono, dresses, or suits. And then they go to shrines and pray for the healthy.

After that, they take a pictures in the photo studio. Also, children are given chitose-ame that is symbol of health and long life.

This event may be the reason why Japan is a country of longevity.

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baseball club members shave their heads.

There are various reasons ,but the most famous thing is that by shaving their heads ,

it is to unify the script and lead to victory.

Many people have criticized that there are no

science evidence ,but it still remains strong.

In fact most of the students who participate in Koshien are shaved head

In Japan, we eat it at New Year's ,but there are many kinds of Ozoni.

In Yamaguchi,we usually eat Kabuzeni.

The Ozoni has turnip in it.

Although there are over 100 kinds of Ozoni. It is said that the taste differs depending on the region.

Also,rice cake has two shapes: circle and square.

and it takes 12 years to complete the cycle.

There are 12 kinds of animals in japan; Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar. 2024 is the year of the Dragon. It is traditional and important for Japanese. The zodiac is often talked about during the New Year. What a mysterious and interesting culture the zodiac is!

Samurai during the Sengoku period sat cross legged even in front of their superiors this was a common practice. However ,Tokugawa Iemitsu preferred seiza to sitting closs legged.

There are two reasons for this .

The first reason is he thought sitting seiza.

was a more beautiful. The second reason is to numb the legs of your vassals so that they will not attack you right away.

It is cleaned by Nishiichi elementary school students every year.

It was held in 1991.

You can see a Genji Firefly there.

It is a natural monument.

If you ride this great boat, you will see many fireflies.

Please come and see it.

Do you know Valentine? In America, a man usually gives a gift to a woman. But, a woman usually gives chocolates to a man in Japan. Even if the things we give are different in America and Japan, the idea of expressing love and gratitude is the same. There is also something called girl choco in Japan. I want to chocolates!

It is kinds of five typeface. For example, tensyo, reisyo, sousyo, gyosyo and kaisyo. Tensyo is the oldest of the five typeface.

All Japanese have a habit. Talking about this, Listening the song, they raise their fist, saying "Hay!". Then, the area will heat up.We sing this song like "If you want blessings, know sadness and cry alone. And the shining Ultra Soul!（Hey)"

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Manzaishi share roles "Boke" and "Tsukkomi."Boke"says funny thing or make a mistake on purpose."Tsukkomi"points out what the "Boke" said with humor.

This Manzaishi's name is "Shimofuri-Myojo."-one of the most popular Manzaishi.

They won the Manzai contest in 2018,and they are popular among young people. We love them.

Manzai is the most popular contents of all Japanese comedy.Why don't you watch funny and interesting "Manzai?"

It is kinds of five typeface. For example, tensyo, reisyo, sousyo, gyosyo and kaisyo. Tensyo is the oldest of the five typeface.

Manzaishi share roles "Boke" and "Tsukkomi."Boke"says funny thing or make a mistake on purpose."Tsukkomi"points out what the "Boke" said with humor.

This Manzaishi's name is "Shimofuri-Myojo."-one of the most popular Manzaishi.

They won the Manzai contest in 2018,and they are popular among young people. We love them.

Manzai is the most popular contents of all Japanese comedy.Why don't you watch funny and interesting "Manzai?"

There are many teen slang in Japan.

For example, "syabai", "yabai", "maji".

"Syabai" means weak.

"Yabai" means dangerous.

But this word can use in many situations.

For example, when I overslept and when we feel happy.

If you are in trouble, you say yabai.

"Maji" means really.

There words are always made by young people.

We often use ‘Emozi’.

Foreigner use it like :) :(.

But,Japanese use it like. （＾ν＾）(^-^)v.

Ascii Art is bigger than we use often.

These are made in letters and symbols.

They can be seems on the internet board.

Japanese people often boil it, grill it, or eat as is.

By the way, do you know how to make konjac? It is very crazy.

First of all, prepared konjac potato mix with lime water because it has substances that are close to poisonous in it　and needs to detoxified.

Next, pour it into a square mold and let it harden.

Finally, heat it and remove the lye.

The posing is "Mie", which is essential for a traditional Japanese performance.

Its name is "Kabuki".

Kabuki is completed in Edo period, and Japanese have acted it for more than 100 years.

It is performed with unique songs and music. They don't have common rhythm like orchestra in Europe. The unusual rhythm is very slow.

Also, only men play all role. Certainly, a man play woman's role such as the picture on right.

It's especially known for Japanese sweets in Aichi Prefecture.

In Yamaguchi, it's made from warabiko, bracken starch.

So, you can taste the pulled elasticity and chewy texture.

It has been popular since Muromachi period.

It goes well with Japanese tea, so please try it!

these have different tastes in the east and west of japan.

East is made from kelp, and the soup is lighter in color.

The west one is made with bonito stock,and the color of soup is dark.

Haiku is a traditional Japanese poem.

That must countain a seasonal word called "Kigo".

That consisting of 17 syllables in a 5-7-5 pattern.

"The sound of an old pond and the water where jump into a frog.

This was written by Matuo Bashyo.

The seasonal word for this haiku is frog,which represents spring.

At first it was making hanafuda cards.

After that, it made table games such as playing cards.

The company made such products from its founding in 1889 until 1965.

In 1966, the company finally changed its direction to manufacturing game consoles.

This was the beginning of what became the most famous gaming company in the world.

This comic was very popular before it becomes an a　animation.

A story set in 15th century Europe that depicts the lives and beliefs of those who risk their lives to research the forbidden heliocentric theory. This animation is very interesting.　Please take a look if you are interested in.

For example, the round thing in the middle is ”koma".

People enjoy how long they can keep spinning it.

Also, the colorful feathers in the back are used for "hanetsuki",like badminton. People hit it with rackets made of wooden boads, and enjoy how much they can rally without dropping.

Finally, the thing with a person's face drawn on it in the foreground is "tako". In Japan, " kite-flying competition" is held in winter and people compete to see how high they can raise it.

Even now, people enjoy them.

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This picture name is ehoumaki.

It is eaten on February third every year.

It contains many foods

that bring good lock.

Such as ,conger eel,shrimp

and shiitake mushroom .

They are very delicious.

Please try it. 4番.21番

Ehomaki is generally a sushi roll with 7 types of ingredients. Ehomaki is very delicious. We have to keep quiet when we eat Ehomaki. The reason is that if we talk, the good luck contained in the ingredients will escape.

Why don't you try Ehomaki?

It is TV show that is broadcasted on December thirty first.

A lot of the artists on this show will sing songs that were popular this year.

For example,Mrs. GREEN APPLE, yuzu, aimyon,NiziU,and so on.

These groups are divided into red for woman and white for man.

We usually watch it with our family and then we'll spend the rest of the year together.

We have that again this year.

So,how about watch it this year?

His name`s origin is dialect of Yamaguchi.

We sometimes use "CHORU" in the ending of sentence.

His feature is that his head is shape of a mountain of kanji.

He often appear in various events.

Please go to them.

On this program you can listen to the songs that were popular in the past year.

In this program, the participants are divided into a red team and a white team , who sing songs and then decide the winner at the end.

In addition to singing, they also attempt to set world records.

Would you like to watch this television program with your family?

These have different tastes in the east and west of Japan.

East is made from kelp, and the soup is lighter in color.

The west one is made with bonito stock, and the color of soup is dark.

We can buy them for 10yen to 100yen.

They are a lot of kinds.

For example,"Umaibou" is small snack.

It has many tastes.

The corn potage flavor is especially popular.

It is very loved by Japanese.

It came from China.

It start to play in Muromachi era.

It contains wishes for good health.

It is played by flipping feathers into the air with a battledore.

Surprisingly,Fugu is called "Fuku" in Shimonoseki. Why do they call it "Fuku"?

They call it "Fuku" because calling it "Fuku" brings good luck.

We write our wish on a "Tanzaku",which will be fulfilled by Orihime and Hikoboshi.

They can meet in tha Milky Way only once a year. We decorate the bamboo with strip of paper. It is beautiful. It is on July 7th.

Let's enjoy Tanabata.

Teruteru-Bozu is Japanese custom. Japanese people make it when they want the weather to be sunny. It is easy to make. We can make it if we have paper. If you are interested in this, please try to make this!

These characters are very cute and fun.

Moreover, they are very popular all over the world.

Of course in Japan too.

However, if they conduct "odekake", they retire from Sanrio.

It is surprisingly a cruel world.

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Many people eat special foods called "Osechi" in syogatsu.

It include dishes such as Datemaki Kuromame and Kurikinton.

Around that time, people go to the shrine for "hatsumode".

People make wishes there.

I'm looking forward to the syoatsu.

There are various types of WAGASHI,Dango, Dorayaki, and Strawberry daifuku.Wagashi also had a history of more than 1,000 years and was loved by many people.

The main character of this game hunt many kinds of monsters.

gamer hunt monsters with various weapons,

for example long sword, gunlance, and light bowgun.

And this game is most interesting to hunt monsters with friends.

Why don`t we hunt monster？

He is a famous character.

His face made of anpan.

He gives his head to anyone in need food.

It means that the information is spread by many people through the internet. I think it is important for the future of Japan.

By the way, you are curious about this nice guy, right? I'm sure that there is no one who lives in Japan and doesn't know him. He said "NIJYUISSAI KOBUSIDE!!!" on the video and spread all over Japan. I thought this ward meant that if you get carried away, I'll hit you. Actually he didn't hit anyone, maybe. I hope this information will be helpful to someone.^^

It is a game for New year's Day.

Two people having hagoita and hitting each other.

People do this to wish for good health.

It is made using the fruit of a plant called Sapindus.

It has a history of 1300 years.

Posts funny videos. Above video is one of it. I want you to watch his videos.

Adults must do it to boss.

Sometimes, we have to do to teachers.

This is used when you want to be allowed.

How do it?

1 Put hands and knees on the ground.

2 Put head on the ground.

3 Screem "I'm sorry".

Let's do it.

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[2nd place] Soka Gakkai/8270000 (household)

[3rd place] Rissho Koseikai/3111644

In this way, Japan has some religions.

Let's believe in religions!

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When you go home？

NO, Please tell me.

OK,

When you go home , you must take of your shoes.

Why?

Beause each Japanese house have a step .

Oh, I did not know that.