Explore the Culture of Japan
A Treasure Hunt on Culture of Japan

created by Mrs. Faubion
Lake Dallas Middle School

Introduction | The Questions | Internet Resources

Introduction
Using the Web allows you to discover way more than you may have ever thought possible and is a great complement to the materials found in the library. Below is a list of questions about the topic of this page. Surf the links on this page to find answers to the questions.

Questions
  1. Type in your name.

    Read about the tea ceremony. How long can the ceremony take?





  2. Styles of dress changed over the centuries. Look at some of the different kimonos in the history of Japan. What colors did a man usually wear? (hint-look at the section for men's kimonos)



  3. How could a woman's kimono indicate if she was single or married? (hint-read about the sleeves)



  4. The oldest form of theatre in Japan is the Noh drama. The performers don't just speak their parts. What else do they do?



  5. Kabuki was a type of theatre that was more popular with the common people. Why? What was different about Kabuki than Noh drama?



  6. A unique Japanese art form developed that is known as ukiyo-e or 'pictures of the floating world'. These wood block prints were inexpensive and for the first time the middle class could afford to own art. They were usually pictures of daily life or nature. Examine one of the prints from the collection #85-#96. What is the picture about and how many colors did the artist use to create it?



  7. Read about taking a bath in Japan. What is different about their custom than in America?



  8. How is the futon different from the type of bed we sleep on? Is the futon in Japan the same as a futon that is sold in America?



  9. What is the difference between anime and manga?



  10. Karoke is a popular entertainment invented in Japan where people sing along to music while watching the lyrics on a video screen. When was karaoke invented?



  11. Play the Gesture Game to learn what some hand signs mean in Japan.





The Internet Resources

The Big Question
This was an introduction to just a few of the many interesting topics to explore about the culture of Ancient and Modern Japan. What else would you like to learn about Japan?




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Last revised Sun Jan 6 14:28:47 US/Pacific 2008