What Japan Looks Like?The land area of Japan is one twenty-fifth that of the United States (a little smaller than California).Three quarters of the country is mountainous.The country has four seasons.The country often suffers such serious natural disasters as typhoons, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes.

National Flag - Red Sun Against White Background

Map of Japan

Japanese Shrine

Tradition Japanese Meal

Tempura deep fried vegetables,

dipped with soy sauce.

Hot Bath - furo Q. How do people take a

bath in Japan?   A. The Japanese are very

fond of the furo, the hot Japanese-style bath, because they can not only cleanse themselves but also relax and soak away the stress of the day.

Mount Fuji

Tea Ceremony

Bullet Train-approx.180miles/hour

Tatami – Japanese Room

Kimono Japanese people

rarely wear kimonos in everyday life, reserving them for such occasions as weddings, funerals, or tea ceremonies.

Yukata- Informal Summer Kimono

Sumo

Judo

Karate-do

Kendo-Japanese fencing using Bamboo swords