Activity Title: When in Japan...


Subject Area: Geography, Customs of Japan


Your Investigation:

You have won a haiku contest and the prize is an all expense paid trip to Japan for you and your teacher. Neither of you have ever been to Japan before and you are concerned about the different customs. Find out the answers to these questions before you begin your journey.


Questions to Guide you:

1. When is the best time to travel to Japan?
2. What clothes shouldn't you wear?
3. What things do you need to bring with you?
4. What do you need to know about eating utensils?
5. What are some things you should do while in Japan?
6. When should you remove your shoes?
7. Find out how to say these phrases in Japanese, "Good morning", "Good day", "Good bye".
8. What movie would be helpful to rent before you travel to Japan?
9. What should you know about blowing your nose in Japan?
10. How should you tip someone in Japan?

Site to Search:

http://city.net/countries/japan/?page=factsheet


created by:
Jeannette Csajko
East Hills School
Roslyn,NY