Japanese Culture
Warm-up
Question 1: Please look around and tell me where we are. Question 2: Have you ever been to Japan? Question 3: How can we go to Japan? Question 4: When it comes to Japan, what kinds of thing will pop up in your mind?
Introduction to Japan
The Geography of Japan Japan is mainly composed of four big islands─Hokkaidō (北海道), Honshū (本州), Shikoku (四國), and Kyushu (九州).
The National Flower of Japan Sakura (櫻花) Sakura season: Spring Famous tourist spot: Kyoto (京都)
The Flag of Japan sun
Famous tourist spots—Disneyland The first theme park built by the Walt Disney Company in Asia In tokyo
Famous tourist spots—Shinto shrines (神社) wash your hands before you enter the building
Famous food—Sashimi Raw fishes that are cut into pieces
Famous food—Tempura Tempura is a Japanese dish of seafood or vegetables that have been deep fried.
Famous food—Ramen Origin: China Often flavored with soy sauce or miso (味噌)
Presentation of Dialogue
Dialogue (Act 1: Miss Chen introduces Joseph to students.) Miss Chen: Hello, class! Students: Hi, Miss Chen. Miss Chen: Okay, now, I’m going to introduce someone. This week, we are going to have an exchange student from Taiwan. Maybe, you can show him around the city during the weekend, okay? Students: Okay!
Dialogue Miss Chen: Good! Let’s welcome Joseph! (Applaud!)
Dialogue (Act 2: Lola and Joseph are chatting.) Joseph: Wow, it’s amazing. I see “real” Micky Mouse, Donald Duck, Cinderella, and Prince Charming! Also, the roller coaster is interesting and the show is so great! Lola: I’m glad that you enjoy everything in Disneyland. Joseph: Not only in Disneyland, the Shinto shrine is great, too!
Dialogue Lola: Hey, you should come here one more time in winter because in New Year, the Japanese will wear the kimono and go to the Shinto shrine. Joseph: Okay, it’s a deal! And next time, I want to eat Sashimi, Ramen, and Tempura, too! Lola: No problem!
Dialogue Joseph: I really have a good time in Japan. Hey, I have a good idea. How about taking a trip to Taiwan during the summer vacation? I can be your tour guide! Lola: It sounds great! Joseph: I can’t wait to meet you in Taiwan!!!
Questions about the Dialogue
Question 1: Where does Joseph come from? Question 2: Where did Joseph see “real” Micky Mouse? Question 3: Does Joseph like his trip in Japan? Question 4: Does Joseph invite (邀請) Lola to come to Taiwan?
Read along with the teacher
Dialogue (Act 1: Miss Chen introduces Joseph to students.) (第一幕：陳老師向學生們介紹Joseph。) Miss Chen: Hello, class! 哈囉，同學們！ Students: Hi, Miss Chen. 嗨，陳老師！
Miss Chen: Okay, now, I’m going to introduce someone. This week, we are going to have an exchange student from Taiwan. Maybe, you can show him around the city during the weekend, okay? 現在我要介紹一個人。這個禮拜，我們會 有個從台灣來的交換學生。周末的時候， 你們可以帶著他到處走走喔，可以嗎？ Students: Okay! 好!
Miss Chen: Good. Let’s welcome Joseph. 很好！讓我們來歡迎Joseph. (Applaud
(Act 2: Lola and Joseph are chatting (Act 2: Lola and Joseph are chatting.) (第二幕：Lola和Joseph在聊天。) Joseph: Wow, it’s amazing. I see “real” Micky Mouse, Donald Duck, Cinderella, and Prince Charming! Also, the roller coaster is interesting and the show is so great! 哇!真的好棒喔。我看到了真的米老鼠、唐 老鴨、灰姑娘還有白馬王子！還有，雲霄風 車好好玩，表演好好看！ Lola: I’m glad that you enjoy everything in Disneyland. 很開心你在迪士尼樂園裡玩的這麼盡興。
Joseph: Not only in Disneyland, the Shinto shrine is great, too Joseph: Not only in Disneyland, the Shinto shrine is great, too! 不只在迪士尼樂園，神社也很好玩！ Lola: Hey, you should come here one more time in winter because in New Year, the Japanese will wear the kimono and go to the Shinto shrine. 嘿！你可以冬天的時候再來一次，新年的時 候，日本人都會穿著和服到神社去。
Joseph: Okay, it’s a deal Joseph: Okay, it’s a deal! And next time, I want to eat Sashimi, Ramen, and Tempura, too! 好喔！就這麼說定了！而且下次我還要吃 生魚片、拉麵和天婦羅！ Lola: No problem! 沒有問題！
Joseph: I really have a good time in Japan. Hey, I have a good idea Joseph: I really have a good time in Japan. Hey, I have a good idea. How about taking a trip to Taiwan during the summer vacation? I can be your tour guide! 我真的玩的很盡興。嘿！我有個好主意。 你可以在暑假的時候來台灣玩阿？我可以 當你們的導遊！ Lola: It sounds great! 聽起來真不錯！ Joseph: I can’t wait to meet you in Taiwan!!! 我等不及在台灣跟你碰面了！