Discuss Japan's martial arts and recreational activities.
Can you name three martial arts? (Judo, jujitsu, sumo wrestling)
Three traditional arts? (Haiku, tanka, calligraphy,flower arranging, bonsai,tea ceremony)
What sports did Japan adopt from other countries? (Golf and baseball)

How do three religions blend into what is uniquely Japan’s religious beliefs? What are the three religions and what are their beliefs?
Shinto-SPIRITS DWELL IN ALL THINGS IN NATURE
Buddhism-NO DIETY, BUT BELIEF THAT SELFISHNESS CAUSES SUFFERING AND LOVE CAN OVERCOME
Confucianism....ADOPTED FROM CHINA. A PHILOSOPHY.

How did isolationism shape the current culture of Japan? (because they were isolated, they developed a distinct culture and a group oriented identity. They had previously borrowed many ideas from the Chinese...)

How did the ancient Samurai contribute to the culture of Japan?(Their sense of duty, honor and loyalty became second nature to the Japanese)

What makes the Japanese homogeneous?(Hint, it is NOT that they look or dress alike! They share the same language, history, and religion.)

Also know...

Holidays in Japan (SPECIFIC ONES TO REMEMBER FROM YOUR NOTES)

The flag (WHITE WITH A RED SUN-RISING SUN. FROM THE COUNTRY'S JAPANESE NAME "NIPPON", WHICH MEANS "SOURCE OF THE SUN")