2. Japan
Japan (日本, Nippon) is a country in Asia. It has
many islands. Four of them are big, and the biggest is
the 7th largest island in the world. This island is
called Honshu. The islands are near the east Asian coast,
in the western part of the Pacific Ocean.
3. JapanJapanese people call their
country "Nihon" or
"Nippon", which means "the
origin of the sun" in Japanese.
The national flag of Japan is a
white rectangular flag with a
large red disc (representing
the sun) in the center.
4. Language
Even if you don’t understand Japanese, you
can still certainly enjoy Japan. But if you know
a few everyday Japanese phrases then it will
make your trip even more memorable. A few
words make a big difference.
5. Ohayou gozaimasu – Good morning
Kon’nichiwa – Good afternoon
Kon’banwa – Good evening
Oyasumi nasai – Good night
Sayounara – Good-bye
Gomen nasai – I am sorry
Wakarimasen – I don’t understand
Arigatou Thank you
Hai – Yes
Iie – No
