The document discusses Japanese literature and folklore. It notes that early Japanese literature was influenced by China and focused on supernatural tales involving Buddhism and Shintoism. It provides examples of common forms of Japanese folktales like "Mukashibanashi" and lists some notable folktales and legends, including "The Story of Kintaro" and "The Story of Momotaro". The document asks readers to read a Japanese folktale called "The Happy Mirror" and complete an assignment. It also defines values and customs.

1. LESSON 6: JAPAN-
LAND OF RISING SUN

2. JAPANESE LITERATURE
 Early Japanese Literature were inspired by the country’s
cultural connection with China.
 Japanese folklore is heavily influenced by SHINTOISM and
BUDDHISM-Japan’s two primary religions.
 Tales are involved in supernatural and characters or situations
that are either humorous or peculiar.

3. Japanese Folklore Forms
Forms Meaning
Mukashibanashi Tales of Long Ago
Namidabanashi Sad Stories
Ongaeshibanashi Stories
Tonchibanashi Witty Stories

4. Notable Japanese Folktales and Legends
Title Meaning
The Story of Kintaro The Superhuman Golden Boy.
The Story of Momotaro The oni-slaying Peach Boy.
The Story of Urashima Taro Who rescued a turtle and
visited the bottom of the sea
The Tale of Bamboo Cutter About a mysterious girl called
Kaguya-hime from the capital
of the moon.

5. Connect Your Experience
 TASK 1: Read THE HAPPY MIRROR (Japanese Folklore) – pp 114-117
 TASK 2: Answer ACTIVITY 1: READING SKILLS – pp 118
 ASSIGNMENT: Letter F – pp 119

6. VALUES AND CUSTOMS
DEFINITION:
 Values
 Customs

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