Costumes: The kimono ------- can be worn on the street, and is the formal Japanese traditional dress, although women do wear it on the street nowadays. It is not worn by men, but only in Japanese marriage ceremonies.

Yukata------- can be worn on the street, but it is only worn on the day of the Japanese fireworks festival, and no one wears it in normal life.

The clogs you wear don't seem to have two bars underneath ---- They are also clogs, and there are many different kinds of clogs in Japan, and the kind with two bars is the most formal.

Diet: Sushi: A variety of sashimi on a rice ball with vinegar.

Kaiseki: Considered the essence of Japanese cooking techniques. It is made from vegetables, fish and seaweed, and has a very delicious flavor.

Yakitori: Skewers of chicken or liver cooked over a high flame.

Tonkatsu: slices of pork rolled in breadcrumbs and fried in oil!

Sashimi: raw fish slices, served with soy sauce.

Architecture: Japan's architecture is mostly made of raw wood, and Japan specializes in incorporating nature into the architectural composition of its gardens. The open architecture of the houses is characterized by a harmonious relationship with nature.

Osaka Castle, Tokyo Tower, the site of the original bombing, Tongtengaku, Nikko

Language: Japanese

Art: ukiyo-e: that is, Japanese folk paintings, prints.

Wagashi, kyogen

Family-related customs: Boys' Day, Girls' Day, the equivalent of a coming-of-age ceremony.

Unique features: usually decorated with dried persimmons, oranges, etc., with the implication of family harmony and happiness.