SEPTEMBER 1998 QUESTIONS
- (Wendy)
What are some of the fashion trends for teenage girls in Japan?
Go to What's Cool in Japan at: http://jin.jcic.or.jp/kidsweb/cool/97-4-6/fashion.html
- (Sandra)
What does a Japanese home look like? What are some of Japan's traditional foods, and how is the Japanese diet changing?
Go to Daily Life at: http://jin.jcic.or.jp/kidsweb/japan/a.html
- (Alex)
Where is Atsugi?
Atsugi is located in Kanagawa Prefecture, about one hour west of Tokyo.
- (Jayme, USA)
Is there a chat room available where I can speak to Japanese people over the Internet?
Kids Web doesn't have a chat room just yet, but try this one called Konet World at: http://www.wnn.or.jp/wnn-s/english/english.html
- (Lucy, New Zealand)
How much does sushi cost in Japan?
Prices for sushi vary depending upon the place and the type, but on average, prices can range from 100 yen for two pieces at family restaurants all the way up to 10,000 yen or more for sushi dinners at expensive restaurants.
- (Christie, New Zealand)
What are some of the major festivals in Japan?
For a monthly listing of festivals and other events, go to Annual Calendar at: http://jin.jcic.or.jp/kidsweb/calendar/calendar.html
- (Brad)
How many prime ministers have there been since 1990, and what are their names?
There have been seven prime ministers since 1990. Starting with the most recent and the dates they came to office, they are: Keizo Obuchi (7/1998); Ryutaro Hashimoto (1/1996);
Tomiichi Murayama (6/1994); Tsutomu Hata (4/1994); Morihiro Hosokawa (8/1993); Kiichi Miyazawa (11/1991); and Toshiki Kaifu (8/1989).
- (Paula, USA)
What is the Japanese word for "welcome"?
In Japanese we say, "yokoso."
- (Talia)
What is the population of Japan?
Go to Nature and Climate at: http://jin.jcic.or.jp/kidsweb/japan/g.html
- Why is the Tanabata festival held?
Go to the Annual Calendar: http://jin.jcic.or.jp/kidsweb/calendar/july/tanabata.html
- How do you write "Japan" in Japanese?
Go to Virtual Japanese Culture: http://jin.jcic.or.jp/kidsweb/virtual/shodo/shodo.html
- What do Japanese kids do during recess, and where do they play?
Go to Q&A: http://jin.jcic.or.jp/kidsweb/japan/b/q1.html
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