July 2001 QUESTIONS
- (Monique, USA)
What is otoshidama?
Otoshidama literally means "jewel of the year." It is money
that parents, grandparents, neighbors, and other adults give to children
at New Year. The
money is often given in small, decorative envelopes.
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(Kasey, USA)
What time do Japanese kids start and finish school?
Starting and finishing times vary
from school to school, but most kids have to be at school for registration
by 8:30 a.m., and the last class of the day usually finishes around
3:00 p.m. However, this is not the end of the school day for most
kids, who stay at school to take part in sport and other club
activities.
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(Bethany)
Can you tell me about ukiyo-e?
 Ukiyo-e
means "pictures of the floating world." You will find everything you
need to know about this unique style of woodblock printing in our
Virtual Culture section.
There is even a gallery
featuring famous ukiyo-e pictures.
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