JANUARY 1999 QUESTIONS

  • (Tommy)
    Do you have any information about origami?
    Go to Let's Try Origami to learn about Japan's traditional art of paper folding and even try it yourself!

  • What is Setsubun?
    A decription of Setsubun can be found at our Annual Calendar.

  • (Ahsley)
    Who is the best sumo wrestler today?
    Right now there are three wrestlers at the top rank of yokozuna: Hawaiian-born Akebono and brothers Wakanohana and Takanohana. For more information on the history of sumo check out the Nihon Sumo Kyokai Website.

  • (Vidya)
    Does Kids Web Japan have a Japanese version?
    A Japanese version of our site will be debuting in June. We'll be announcing more details soon, so stay tuned!

  • (Elizabeth)
    What is the climate of Hokkaido like?
    Go to the section on Hokkaido in our Regions of Japan section.

  • (Marie)
    When does swimming season start in Japan?
    Go to the section on the beginning of the pool season located in our Annual Calendar.

  • (Courtney)
    How popular is Pokemon in Japan?
    Check out Pokemon and other links on our What's Cool in Japan section to catch up on the latest trends among Japanese kids.

  • (Perry)
    Can you suggest a fun Japanese game?
    Why not try Fuku Warai, which can be found in our Virtual Japanese Culture corner?

  • (Danielle)
    From what grade do Japanese start doing homework?
    Homework is given from first grade on.

  • (Kendra)
    What is the population of Tokyo?
    Go to Regions of Japan.

  • (Alexa)
    What kind of house pets do people in Japan have?
    Go to Do the Japanese keep pets? section of our Daily Life corner.


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