Japanese Arts

Furoshiki — a gift wrapping style practiced since the Edo Period n Japan.

Origami — an ancient Japanese art of folding paper. It is derived from two Japanese words, Ori (folded) and Kami (paper). 

Kanji — japanese system of writing. Kanji are like letters in the alphabet while Hiragana & Katagana are like words in the alphabet. 

HIbiscus — is a welcoming red flower that symbolizes love and passion.

Bento — a japanese lunch box packed with meals arranged in an artistic way.

HIBISCUS

KANJI

*** foundations of the universe ***
nichi = sun day
getsu = Moon day
ka = fire
sui = water
moku = plants
kin = metals
do = soil

Mnemonics 1 to 10:
1 Itchy
2 Knee
3 Sun
4 Shine
5 Go
6 Roku
7 She
8 Hatch
9 Cute
10 Jew

SUKIYAKI BENTO

Japan

When traveling to Japan for the first time, make sure you are equipped with at least some few phrases that will help you navigate your way around the country. Here are some simple expressions that you can put to use:

1. II desu ka (ideska) = May I?
2. Doko desu ka (doko deska) = Where is ... ?
3. Sumimasen = Excuse me ... (Sorry, hello, attention)
4. Arigatou = Thank you
5. Domo = Very (appreciate, hello, thanks)
6. Onegai Shimasu = Please (to ask, greetings, point)
7. Domo Arigatou= Thank you very much
8. Hai = yes (desu ~ it is)
9. Ie (iie) = no (ja arimasen~it is not)
10. Ramen desu ka = ramen is it?
11. Watashi wa ... = I want to do ... (refers to self)
12. Oishii = delicious
13. Itakadimasu = (eat a duck and a mouse) say before eating
14. Moshi moshi = hello
15. Konnichi wa = greetings (good day)

Preparations To Do:

1, IC Card - suica = 3000 yn

2. pocket wifi = japan wireless

3. currency exchange = 15000 yn

4. google maps

5. google translate

6. bank 

7. immigration QR code

8. Tokyo pocket guide