(Ashley, Erica, Joanne) How is Christmas celebrated in Japan?
For most people in Japan Christmas does not have a very strong religious
association, but many people celebrate Christmas by holding parties,
eating cake, and exchanging presents.
Who was Takeda Shingen?
Takeda Shingen (1521-73) was a warrior-lord of the Muromachi (1338-1573)
and Azuchi-Momoyama (1573-1603) periods. Go to Japanese
History to learn about other important people, places, and dates
from Japan's extensive history.
(Sarah) What are the most popular boys' and girls' names?
The top five names for baby boys and girls in 1996 were:
Girls Names
Boys Names
Ayaka
Yuuta
Misaki
Ryou
Haruka
Daiki
Mai
Takumi
Miki
Kazuki
(Rachada) What are the characteristics of tatami? Tatami is a mat used as a flooring material in traditional
Japanese-style rooms. Since the Muromachi period (1338-1573) tatami
have been made of a thick base of straw covered with a soft surface
of woven rush. A single tatami usually measures 1.91 by 0.95
meters (6.3 by 3.1 feet). In Japan the size of rooms, Western and
Japanese-style alike, are often measured in terms of "mats of tatami."
Tatami flooring is cool in the summer and warm in the winter
and remains fresher than carpet during Japan's humid months.
(Maemie) We are studying Japan in school and would like to have a copy of
the Japanese alphabet.
Check out our Language Lab.
