This document provides a brief overview of aspects of Japanese culture, including traditional paintings, ikebana (flower arranging), and architecture. Painting has long been an art form in Japan, using brushes and techniques from Asia and the West. Ikebana focuses on harmony, color, rhythm and simple designs, and was historically taught to women to make them well-rounded. Japanese architecture has a long history and was influenced by China but also developed indigenous styles, some including traditional gardens reflecting Zen ideas.

1. JapanLand of the Rising Sun By Jake Pier

2. Konnichiwa- (Hello) As you can guess from the title page this Slider show is in fact about Japan. In this short outline few things such as culture will be talked about. Tanoshimu (enjoy)

3. Japanese Paintings Painting has been an art in Japan for a very long time The brush is a traditional writing tool, and the extension of that to its use as an artist's tool Native Japanese painting techniques are still in use today, as well as techniques adopted from continental Asia and from the West.

4. Ikebana Is the Japanese art of flower arrangement It has gained widespread international fame for its focus on harmony, color use, rhythm, and elegantly simple design. Many Japanese women entering into a marriage learned to take up the art of Ikebana to be a more appealing and well-rounded lady

5. Architecture Japanese architecture has as long a history as any other aspect of Japanese culture heavily influenced by Chinese architecture, it also develops many differences and aspects which are indigenous to Japan Some of these buildings are constructed with traditional gardens, which are influenced from Zen ideas