Culture

Japanese Festivals

The Tanabata Story
たなばた　七月七日

Listen out for the names of the three characters in this story.

かみさま Kamisama (God)　 おりひめ Orihime　ひこぼし Hikoboshi

The Samurai were the warriors of premodern Japan.

Geisha are traditional female entertainers whose skills include
performing various Japanese arts such as classical music and dance.
This is a picture of a Geisha in training, Maiko-san.

O-Koto
Click on the link above to play a traditional Japanese instrument.

Japanese Culture Website
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SMAP - Not alone

SMAP is a popular Japanese boy band. They brought out their first CD in 1991.
The members have also been involved in TV shows, commercials and movies.