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Examine each photo for similarities and differences
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Buddha
TIP: The Giant Buddha used for worship.
Compare how people worship in Australia .

Castle
This is a historic castle.
Compare historic buildings in your region?

Clothing from the "Edo" era
Here is a range of traditional clothing.
What is meant by "traditional dress"?

The Golden Castle
This is a famous castle made of Gold.
Can you identify special buildings in Australia?

Tori in the water
A Tori is found at the entrance to a shrine.
Why are there special entrances to shrines?
 

Temples
Look at the design of the buildings.
Compare these to buildings in Australia.

Modern Buildings
This is a skyscraper in Osaka.
Compare this to tall buildings in Australia.
 

Fortune and Good Luck Charms
Good luck and fortune charms.
How do Australians seek good fortune?
 

Japanese Gardens
Look at the garden design.
What type of gardens would you see in Australia?.
 

Kubuki Theatre
Kubuki is traditional theatre.

What type of theatre is in your region?

Sumo Wrestling
Sumo Wrestling is very popular in Japan.

What are your favorite sports?

Cleansing before Worship
Cleaning your hands and lips before worship

What rituals are there in Australia?

Additional Resources: Japanese Culture

Basic Information - Edo Period http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2128.html
Japanese Theatre http://www.jfet.org.uk/JIF/Spring%20Summer%2001/theatre.html
Kyoto - North East http://www.japan-zone.com/omnibus/kyoto_n.shtml
Japanese Temples http://www.geocities.com/bobgould_99/japan.html
Temples Shrines and Palaces in Japan http://acro.harvard.edu/GEI/japan.html
Japanese Gardens http://mcel.pacificu.edu/as/students/chee/garden.html
Japanese Weddings http://mothra.rerf.or.jp/ENG/Hiroshima/Things/81.html
More on Weddings http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2061.html
Shinto Shrines http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2059.html
Grand Sumo Tournament http://www.sumo.or.jp/eng/index.php
Sumo Information http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2080.html
Osaka's Modern Attractions http://www.osakacity.org/tour/modernattractions.aspx

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