OCTOBER 1998 QUESTIONS
- (Rebecca and Rosanna)
Can you tell us something about the origin of Sumo?
Take a look at the Introduction
to Sumo section of the Nihon Sumo Kyokai's Website.
- (Yasmin)
I am very interested in Japanese cooking. Do you have any recipes
of traditional Japanese food?
Check out our A Japanese Cookbook for Kids.
- (Carol, USA)
What are some of the religions of Japan?
Buddhism and Shintoism are the most common.
- (Greg, USA)
Where can I find pictures and information on wild animals in Japan?
Kids Web doesn't have a page on wild animals yet, so try this one
at: http://www.t3.rim.or.jp/~mkoizumi/Start.htm
- (Ben)
What kinds of weapons were used by traditional Japanese soldiers?
The sword was the traditional weapon of the Japanese soldier (samurai).
Bows and arrows and, later, guns were also used.
- (Miss Deveney's Class, USA)
How long is a school day for Japanese students in the second grade?
Second graders attend class throughout the morning and for an additional
hour after lunch.The school day ends around 2:00 p.m. For more information
on Japan's education system, go to: Schools
- (Courtney, USA)
What are the major Japanese holidays?
Check out the Annual Calendar
for a complete listing of major holidays, festivals, and events in
Japan.
- (Sophia)
Of Japan's four main islands, which is the most populated?
Honshu, Japan's largest island, is the most populated. For more information
about Japan's regions, go to: Regions
of Japan
- (Cate)
What is the literacy rate of Japan?
Japan boasts a literacy rate of over 99%, the highest in the world.
For more information on Japan's education system, go to: Schools
- (Pablo)
What was Toyotomi Hideyoshi's nickname?
Hideyoshi was nicknamed saru(monkey) by the warlord Oda Nobunaga
under whom he served. For more information on Hideyoshi, go to: Toyotomi
Hideyoshi
- (Amanda, USA)
What does the red circle on the Japanese flag stand for?
The red circle symbolizes the sun in the center of a white field.
- (Tim, Australia)
What are the term limits for members of the Diet?
Members of the House of Representatives are elected to four-year terms;
members of the House of Councillors are elected to six-year terms.
For more information about the Japanese system of government, go to
Politics and the Constitution
- (Moza, Qatar)
Where are earthquake fault lines located in Japan?
For information about earthquakes in Japan, go to Why
is Japan prone to earthquakes?
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