DUE DATE: Sunday, June 15th at 9:00 p.m.
This will be an easy but challenging blog for you!
Each one of you has to come up with 10 facts on Tokyo and 10 facts on Okinawa. Sound easy? Here is the catch - this is a group project blog. Why? Because NO TWO facts can be the same. For example, if one student says that Tokyo is in Japan, another student cannot have that same fact. Have fun!
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Jerilys Santiago
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Ms.Noce
20 facts
10 facts about Tokyo
- Tokyo is located in Japan
- In Tokyo, people celebrate Christmas like we celebrate Valentines day
- Tokyo’s population is 133.23 million
- Tokyo’s area is 845 sq miles
- Tokyo has 5 of the top 25 amusement parks
- Tokyo is one of the largest city in Japan
- Tokyo’s flower is cherry blossom
- Tokyo’s tree is Gingko Tree
- Tokyo’s bird is black headed gull
- Tokyo has one district
10 facts about okinawa
- Okinawa’s population is 1.42 million
- Okinawa’s area is 876.95 sq miles
- the area code is 98
- located in Japan
- language is Japanese
- place where one of the bloodiest battle occurred during WWII
- there is a huge memorial park in Okinawa
- largest island on the Ryukyus
- where the Operation Iceberg took place at
- country’s dialing code is 81
work cited:
http://blog.odysen.com/2013/10/10/10-interesting-facts-about-tokyo/
http://www.gojapango.com/tokyo/tokyo_facts.htm
http://okinawa.cityseekr.com/cityguide/fun-facts-6
http://itsbetteroffsaid.wordpress.com/2013/07/27/8-interesting-facts-about-okinawa/
http://www.funtrivia.com/en/subtopics/Battle-of-Okinawa-310967.html
http://www.facts-about-japan.com/interesting.html
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Dianna Colon
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June 8, 2014
10 facts on Tokyo:
1. Tokyo is in the continent Asia
2. Tokyo was established in 1457
3. Tokyo was established by Edo Clan
4. In 1603, Tokyo became the capital city of Japan
5. Tokyo was rated by an international magazine as the third most livable city
6. Tokyo was called Edo before it became the imperial capital of Japan
7. Tokyo has an extensive urban railway network
8. Tokyo is the home of the Emperor of Japan
9. Tokyo literally translates to Eastern Capital
10. The demonym for Tokyo is Tokyoite
10 facts on Okinawa:
1. Okinawa is the largest island in the Ryukyu islands
2. Okinawa’s language before ww2 occurred was Uchinaguchi
3. The Okinawan Prefecture was created by the Japanese government in 1879
4. Houses and businesses in Okinawa had shisa dogs at its entrances
5. A minor Japanese base during ww2
6. The Cornerstone of Peace is the largest war memorial in Okinawa
7. Japan forced Okinawans to speak Japanese
8. Over 90% of Okinawa’s buildings were destroyed in ww2
9. Okinawa is located between Japan and Taiwan
10. The Shuri Castle was destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa
Source: http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/facts-about-tokyo-1794.html
http://itsbetteroffsaid.wordpress.com/2013/07/27/8-interesting-facts-about-okinawa/
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Okinawa.aspx
instead of #1 for Okinawa (since Jerilys already has it): Okinawans weren't able to speak their own language in public places because of Japan
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IB History 11
6/9/14
Facts on Tokyo
1. The oldest restaurant in Tokyo is Komagata Dozeu.
2. The most expensive restaurant in the world is located in Tokyo and is called Aragawa.
3. The busiest train line in Tokyo is the sobu main line.
4. Tokyo has 503 train stations.
5. The busiest train station in Tokyo and in the world is Shinjuku station which receives 3,640,000 passengers each day.
6. The most popular theme parks in Tokyo are Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disneysea.
7. The most popular fashion area is the Harajuku area.
8. The time difference between Tokyo & Boston is 13 hours.
9. Tokyo has around 88,000 restaurants.
10. Tokyo' biggest train station (Shinjuku Station) has over 200 exits.
Facts on Okinawa
1. Coral rocks and limestones make up most of Okinawa's islands.
2. Many sea animals live on Okinawa islands sue to all of the coral reefs.
3. Okinawa has high temperatures which are used to produce sugar cane, pineapple, papaya, and botanical gardens.
4. Currently 14 of Americas military bases are located in Okinawa.
5. Various languages are spoken in Okinawa other than Japanese.
6. Okinawa's buildings are mostly made of concrete, cement roof tiles, and covered windows.
7. In the Ryukyu chain there are more than 500 castles.
8. The capital city of Okinawa is Naha.
9. People love on 48 of the 160 islands on Okinawa.
10. The languages in Okinawa vary from island to island.
Works Cited - http://www.timeout.jp/s/en/tokyo/feature/4829/Tokyo-trivia-40-facts-to-wow-your-mind
http://geography.about.com/od/japanmaps/a/okinawajapan.htm
http://itsbetteroffsaid.wordpress.com/2013/07/27/8-interesting-facts-about-okinawa/
http://www.funtrivia.com/en/subtopics/okinawa-58788.html
Tokyo
ReplyDelete• Tokyo is the largest city in Japan
• Tokyo was first named Edo because of its small fishing village until the capital was moved to Tokyo.
• Tokyo means Eastern Capital.
• Tokyo is known for having many amusement parks.
• Tokyo is extremely good in financing, export, tourism, and technology.
• The most efficient way to travel in Tokyo is by train.
• Tokyo is the number one place tourist go to travel.
• Tokyo was established in 1457.
• The “Cruse of Roppingi Hills” is the most talked about cruse in Tokyo.
• Tokyo is the 3rd most livable city in the world.
Okinawa
• Okinawa is the largest island in the “Ryukyu chain of islands south of mainland Japan.”
• The first language that Okinawa had was Uchinaguchi.
• The most popular castle was Sheri Castle and it was used by the Japanese military men in the battle of Okinawa.
• The most important animal in Okinawa is the shisa dogs, they are known for lion dogs.
• In the front of the homes people would have shisa dogs with their mouth open to keep away the evil.
• After the battle of Okinawa, Okinawa struggled so much to get Okinawa back to the way it was. They were left to fix Okinawa by themselves.
• Out of 160 islands in japan only 48 islands are inhabited by people.
• People from Okinawa use a Taiko to perform drum dancing.
• Okinawa is divided into three groups; the Okinawa, Miyake, and Yaeyama islands group.
• The snake-skin covered body is the characteristic found on the Okinawa sunshine.
work cited:
http://blog.odysen.com/2013/10/10/10-interesting-facts-about-tokyo/
http://itsbetteroffsaid.wordpress.com/2013/07/27/8-interesting-facts-about-okinawa/
Tokyo
Delete1) The 3rd most expensive city
2) There was a bomb in Tokyo in 1944 and 1945 that killed 75,00- 200,000 people.
3)Tokyo was first named Edo because of its small fishing village until the capital was moved to Tokyo
4)Tokyo is known for having many amusement parks.
5) Tokyo is extremely good in financing, export, tourism, and technology.
6)Tokyo is the number one place tourist go to travel.
7)The “Cruse of Roppingi Hills” is the most talked about cruse in Tokyo.
8)The mainland portion of Tokyo is in the northwest of Tokyo Bay
9)"The islands in order from closest to Tokyo are Izu Ōshima, Toshima, Nii-jima, Shikine-jima, Kōzu-shima, Miyake-jima, Mikurajima, Hachijō-jima, and Aogashima."
10)Tokyo had earthquakes in 1703, 1782, 1812, 1855, 1923, and 2011.
Tokyo
ReplyDelete1.In September 2011 the U.S. government released a statement saying its safe to stay in Japan except within a dozen miles of the Fukushima nuclear plant.
2.All Japan/Tokyo attractions are therefore safe – Tokyo, Kyoto, Mt Fuji, Osaka, Nara, Nikko and many other fantastic places to visit in Japan.
3.. Museums include the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum of Western Art, and Ueno
4. Festivals that you can attend include the Sanno at Hie Shrine, the Sanja at Akakusa Shrine, and the Kanda festivals. In the spring you can visit many cherry blossom festivals.
5.Five of the top 25 amusement parts are in Tokyo.
6.Japanese men don’t stare at women, and are generally very embarrassed with non-Japanese women.
7.Locals in tokyo will go out of their way to help you when you ask for directions. In fact, they will probably lead you all the way to where you want to go or at least to a nearby place from where you can see it.
8.Japan vacations are so popular mostly because of the seasons, especially spring Cherry Blossom and the Glorious Autumn.
9.Japan Summer climate begins in June with the rainy season, which lasts between 3 weeks to 1 month.
Although it doesn’t rain every day, rain can be heavy.
When the rainy season ends, the climate of Japan becomes hot and humid.
10. Japan is the second largest country that has music record companies.
Okinawa
ReplyDelete1.Okinawa, Japan is a prefecture (similar to a state in the United States) that is made up of hundreds of islands in southern Japan. The islands comprise a total of 877 square miles (2,271 square kilometers) and had a population of 1,379,338 as of December 2008. Okinawa Island is the largest of these islands and is where the capital of the prefecture, Naha, is located.
2.Okinawa has recently been in the news because a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the prefecture on February 26, 2010. Little damage was reported from the earthquake but a tsunami warning was issued for the Okinawa Islands as well as the nearby Amami Islands and the Tokara Islands.
3. Most of Okinawa's islands are made up of coral rocks and limestone. Overtime, the limestone has eroded in many places throughout the various islands and as a result, many caves have formed. The most famous of these caves is called Gyokusendo.
4. Okinawa's climate is considered subtropical with an average August high temperature of 87°F (30.5°C). Much of the year can also be rainy and humid. The average low temperature for January, Okinawa's coldest month, is 56°F (13°C).
5. During World War II, there was a Battle of Okinawa in 1945, which led to Okinawa being controlled by the United States. In 1972, the United States returned control to Japan with the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. Despite giving the islands back to Japan, the U.S. still maintains a large military presence in Okinawa.
6.With 485 square miles, roughly 1/3 the size of Rhode Island, Okinawa is the largest island in the Ryukyu chain of islands south of mainland Japan. (1)
7.4. The Castles: There are over 500 castle ruins located in the Ryukyu chain, of the castles that were still standing all were destroyed in World War II. The most popular castle on the island is Shuri Castle, which was the seat of the Ryukyu king from the 15th century until 1879 when the Okinawan Prefecture was created by the Japanese government and the king was exiled. The castle was then used as a military headquarters by the Japanese until it was destroyed in the Battle of Okinawa during World War II.
8.The Language: Until after World War II the Ryukyu islands had their own dialect of Japanese called Uchinaguchi that was near impossible for the main land Japanese to understand. When Japan took over the Ryukyu islands in 1879 they tried to force the Okinawans to only speak Japanese, prohibiting them from speaking their own language in public places. (3)
9.Musicians in Okinawa were only cosidered to be used in the castles not anywere else only to play for the royals.
10.Okinawa is Considered the Healthiest place on the earth having over 450 people That are the age of 100+
Work cited: http://geography.about.com/od/japanmaps/a/okinawajapan.htm
http://itsbetteroffsaid.wordpress.com/2013/07/27/8-interesting-facts-about-okinawa/
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Japan
http://www.tokyo-top-guide.com/Best_Time.html/
Mu Ying Yu
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Ms. Noce
June 9, 2014
Tokyo
1. Tokyo the capital city of Japan
2. ‘Tokyo’ literally translates to “ Eastern Capital”
3. Tokyo is one out of the three world finance “ command centers” other than London and New York
4. Tokyo the busiest and the most commercial cities in the world
5. Tokyo home of many world’s most developed investment banks and insurance companies
6. Tokyo has the most Michelin stars restaurant of any city in the world
7. Tokyo the nucleus of Japan’s Transportation, broadcasting and publishing industries
8. Tokyo named the most expensive city of expatriates in 2012
9. Tokyo had many remote islands and it extended 1850 km from central Tokyo
10. Tokyo boasts the world's highest concentration of institutions of higher learning with over 100 universities and colleges, about a quarter of Japan's total
Okinawa
1. Okinawa known for its warm climate, coral reefs and emerald water
2. Okinawa mix of American military bases, local island culture, Japanese resort hotels, etc.
3. 19% of Okinawa occupied by US forces
4. Naha the main city of Okinawa
5. Okinawa known as the healthiest place on Earth
6. 1.3 million people live on the main island of Okinawa and they call “The Rock.”
7. Okinawa still is the major center of traditional crafts
8. Okinawa stretches 700 miles between Taiwan and the Kyushu Island
9. Okinawa have 160 smaller islands and a total of 117 islands are uninhabited
10. The islands lie right in the heart of the typhoon belt and are frequently hit by fierce storms
Work Cited:
- http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Tokyo.aspx
- http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/facts-about-tokyo-1794.html
- http://factsanddetails.com/japan/cat25/sub172/item958.html
Miladys Florentino
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Tokyo:
1. Tokyo's Shiodome Nihon TV Studios saw one of the best human accomplishments ever, when 21 parts of the Caless Dance School pressed into a Mini Cooper.
2. In Tokyo, 323 ladies stripped down to their two-pieces and meandered around the stately shopping center holding Venus shavers in their grasp. A prouder day this city has infrequently seen.
3.Tokyo's Ritz Carlton has the city's most unreasonable lodging room, charging a whopping 25,000 US dollars for every night for utilization of the Ritz Carlton Suite.
4. Godzilla, the radioactive dinosaur has struck and obliterated Tokyo no less 28 times, making light work of 18 separate zones
5. Japan’s smallest village, Ogishima Village in the Izu Islands has a populace of just 194 individuals.
6. Couples who take a pontoon ride on the lake at Inokashira Park run the danger of separating rashly
7. Men don’t stare at women, and are embarrassed towards non-japanese women.
8. Male kabuki performers assume the parts of females. Ladies were illegal to act in Kabuki Theater,and this convention still goes on today.
9.Tokyo high schoolers wear outfits each Sunday. It is called Cosplay, and you can see them in Harajuku.
10. The national sport in Tokyo is, Sumo
Okinawa:
1. Due to hot climate, Okinawa produces sugar stick, pineapple, papaya and peculiarities famous herbal enclosures.
2.Okinawa was a different country from Japan for much of its history, its kin talk different dialects that vary from customary Japanese.
3.The vast majority of Okinawa's structures are made of cement, concrete top tiles and secured windows.
4.Okinawans trade displays between companions and neighbors on occasional events, excursions, moves and at the start of the new year.
5. Bowing is an Okinawan greeting, having the same significance as shaking submits America. It additionally shows regard. The deeper the bow, the more prominent the appreciation.
6.The age of the lady will focus level of appreciation
7.Utaki are accepted to be places where divine beings plunge briefly to collective with man, generally through the Noro priestess.
8.“At 70 you are but a children at 80 you are merely a youth, and at 90 if the ancestor invite you into heaven, ask them to wait until you are 100, and then you might consider it”. (source below)
9.Younger people are eating a fattier diet. Typical Okinawan dishes include: champuru (stir-fry), stir-fried papaya with carrots, rice and wakame (soft seaweed) and tonjiru (soup with pork and vegetables). (source below)
10.Okinawans are victimized via mainlanders. They allude to individuals from the terrain as Yamato. They whine terrain Japanese think they talk English, are "half Filipino" and are poor and uninformed. Numerous Okinawans lament the Japanese takeover of the island on the grounds that they had more independence under the Americans.
http://factsanddetails.com/japan/cat18/sub119/item637.html
http://www.timeout.jp/en/tokyo/feature/4829/Tokyo-trivia-40-facts-to-wow-your-mind
http://www.kadena.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=7289
Jalexis Ruiz
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Ms.Noce
Fun Fact Blog
Ten facts about Tokyo
1.Tokyo has many remote islands
2.Tokyo has the largest metropolitan gross domestic product in the world
3.Tokyo was rated the most costly city in the world by The Economist Intelligent Unit
4.Fast and Furious was filmed in Tokyo
5.Tokyo is the home to insurance companies
6.Tokyo is the home to developed investment banks
7.Lost in Translation was filmed in Tokyo
8.Tokyo is one of the three world finance command centers
9.The restaurant Aragawa specializes in Kobe Beef
10.Tokyo was named the most expensive city for expatriates in 2012
Ten facts about Okinawa
1.Okinawa produces sugar canes
2.Okinawa has abundant coral reefs
3.Okinawa was controlled by Chinese Qing Dynasty
4.Okinawa was annexed in 1868
5.Unique architecture that resulted as a result of tropical storms
6.Sea turtles are common in the islands
7.The most famous cave is known as Gyokusendo
8.A tsunami warning was issued for the Okinawa islands
9.Okinawa’s climate is considered subtropical
10.Okinawa produces papaya
works cited:
http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com/lounge/facts-about-tokyo-1794.html
http://geography.about.com/od/japanmaps/a/okinawajapan.htm
William Portorreal
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Ms. Noce
tokyo
1. tokyo was originally known as Edo
2. largest metropolitan economy
3. most expensive city in the world
4. 36% of tokyo is covered by forests
5. only one national public university named tokyo metropolitan university
6. there is no daylight saving time
7. tokyo is the largest city in japan
8. the oldest restaurant in japan is Komagata Dozeu
9. it has the most expensive restaurant in the world
10. harajuku is the oldest train station in tokyo
okinawa
1. the north is unpopulated while the central and south parts are urbanized
2. they celebrate two festivals annually
3. subtropical climate
4. okinawa is at the midpoint of the Ryukyu Island chain
5. okinawa has 160 smaller islands
6. there are 13 animals in okinawa that are found nowhere else in the world
7. Most of Okinawa's islands are made up of coral rocks and limestone
8. they speak languages that differ from the traditional japanese
9. Okinawa was part of a Ryukyuan kingdom
10. farming and fishing is common
works cited: http://geography.howstuffworks.com/asia/geography-of-okinawa.htm
http://geography.about.com/od/japanmaps/a/okinawajapan.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Tokyo.aspx#2
Victor Harris
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Ms.Noce
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1) The main set of islands making up Okinawa is called the Ryukyu Islands. The islands are then further divided into three regions called, the Okinawa Islands, the Miyako Islands and the Yaeyama Islands.
2) Most of Okinawa's islands are made up of coral rocks and limestone. Overtime, the limestone has eroded in many places throughout the various islands and as a result, many caves have formed. The most famous of these caves is called Gyokusendo.
3) Because Okinawa has abundant coral reefs, its islands also have a plethora of sea animals. Sea turtles are common in the southernmost islands, while jellyfish, sharks, sea snakes and several types of venomous fish are widespread.
4) Okinawa's climate is considered subtropical with an average August high temperature of 87°F (30.5°C). Much of the year can also be rainy and humid. The average low temperature for January, Okinawa's coldest month, is 56°F (13°C).
5) Because of this climate, Okinawa produces sugar cane, pineapple, papaya and features popular botanical gardens.
6) Historically, Okinawa was a separate kingdom from Japan and was controlled by the Chinese Qing Dynasty after the area was annexed in 1868. At that time, the islands were called Ryukyu in native Japanese and Liuqiu by the Chinese. In 1872, Ryukyu was annexed by Japan and in 1879 it was renamed the Okinawa Prefecture.
7) During World War II, there was a Battle of Okinawa in 1945, which led to Okinawa being controlled by the United States. In 1972, the United States returned control to Japan with the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. Despite giving the islands back to Japan, the U.S. still maintains a large military presence in Okinawa.
8) Today, the United States currently has 14 military bases on the Okinawa Islands- most of which are on Okinawa's largest main island.
9) Because Okinawa was a separate nation from Japan for much of its history, its people speak various languages that differ from traditional Japanese.
10) Okinawa is known for its unique architecture that developed as a result of frequent tropical storms and typhoons in the region. Most of Okinawa's buildings are made of concrete, cement roof tiles and covered windows.
1)Museums include the Tokyo National Museum, the National museum of Western Art, and Veno zoo.
2)Festivals that you can attend include the Sanno at the Hie Shrine.
3)Over 90% of the Japanese population buys comic-magazine.
4) Toilet sets in Tokyo or heated.
5) Pokemon is painted on some airplanes
6) No kissings, Hugging or holding hands in the street, no showing emotions is allowed.
7)Death from over-work is a common a thing in Tokyo.
8)They have their own Statue of Liberty
9)Mom sits in class if the child is sick, so the kid won't miss work
10) Japanese people giggle towards non Japanese people.
Work Citied:
Www.Tokyo-to-guide.com
http://geography.about.com/od/japanmaps/a/okinawajapan.htm
Junior FanFan
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IB History
June 9,2014
20 facts
Tokoyo
1. The most common girl name in Tokyo is Hina and Haruna.
2. The most common boy name in Tokyo is Hiroto.
3. Tokyo has the most Michelin star restaurants of any city in the world
4. Ueno Park is Tokyo’s most significant cultural center.
5. The common sport is sumo wrestling in Tokyo.
6. The Mcdonalds in Tokyo has a Mega size
7.Godzilla is one of the most popular movies in Tokyo.
8.5 of the top 25 most popular amusement are in Tokyo.
9.Tokyo is one of the safest cities in the world.
10.The telephone area code for tokyo is 0426.
Okinawa
1.The attack on Okinawa had taken a heavy toll on both sides.
2.On May 3rd, Ushijima ordered a counterattack but it failed.
3.Ushijima had committed suicide.
4.107,000 soldiers were killed during the war.
5.The birthplace of Karate.
6.The people of Okinawa live a very long time.
7.Typhoons never happen in Okinawa.
8.The United States has 14 bases in Okinawa today.
9.The codename for the Battle of Okinawa was called Operation Iceberg.
10.7,000 soldiers were captured by the United States.
work cited: http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Tokyo.aspx
http://blog.odysen.com/2013/10/10/10-interesting-facts-about-tokyo/
http://www.timeout.jp/en/tokyo/feature/4829/Tokyo-trivia-40-facts-to-wow-your-mind
http://www.tokyo-top-guide.com/tokyo_facts.html/
http://www.camemberu.com/2012/03/haisai-okinawa-quick-10-fact-intro-to.html
http://geography.about.com/od/japanmaps/a/okinawajapan.htm
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Ms. Noce
June 9, 2014
- Tokyo:
1. Tokyo has one of the best-known towers in the world called the Tokyo Tower. It opened in 1958 and it is also called light because it weighs 4,000 metric tons. At a height of 1,092 feet (333 meters), it is the world's tallest self-supporting steel tower.
2. Despite housing the world's biggest city, Tokyo Prefecture is also home to Japan's smallest village. Aogashima Village in the Izu Islands has a population of only 194 people.
3. Tokyo has the highest marriage rate in Japan. Happily, many of them manage to stay together, too – the capital has only the eighth highest divorce rate in the country. Meanwhile, more marriages end in divorce in Okinawa than in any other part of Japan.
4. Tokyo is one of the world’s biggest and most overcrowded cities. Men known as ‘pushers’ are employed to pack people onto the city’s trains.
5. You can buy batteries, beer, wine, condoms, cigarettes, comic books, hot dogs, light bulbs, and used women’s underwear from vending machines.
6. A Tokyo restaurant named Aragawa is the world’s expensive restaurant. It is a steakhouse that will cost you ¥35,000 per person.
7. Tokyo was a small fishing village named Edo, meaning estuary. Later, when it became the imperial capital of Japan, in 1868, its name was changed to Tokyo.
8. Tokyo will host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games.
9. Tokyo, Japan was the first place to host an Olympic Games in Asia (1964)
10. According to Time Out Tokyo's Japanese staff – experts, unquestionably – the best place for ghost spotting is Komine Tunnel, out in Hachioji, where a girl in a red dress is frequently seen and traffic accidents are a frequent occurrence.
- Okinawa:
1. Okinawa is made up of hundreds of islands in southern Japan. Okinawa Island is the largest of these islands and is where the capital of the prefecture is located, which is Naha.
2. Okinawa was hit with a magnitude of a 7.0 earthquake that struck the preface on February 26, 2010. Little damage was reported from the earthquake but a tsunami warning was issued for the Okinawa Islands as well as the nearby Amami Islands and the Tokara Islands.
3. Okinawa has more than 450 people living above the age of 100 and is known as the healthiest place on Earth.
4. Okinawa is known for its unique architecture that developed as a result of frequent tropical storms and typhoons in the region. Most of Okinawa's buildings are made of concrete, cement roof tiles and covered windows.
5. The most important animal in Okinawa is the Shisa dogs, they are known as lion dogs.
6. There are over 500 castle ruins located in the Ryukyu chain, of the castles that were still standing all were destroyed in World War II.
7. The United States currently has 14 military bases on the Okinawa Islands- most of which are on Okinawa's largest main island.
8. Bowing is an Okinawan greeting; having the same significance as shaking submits America. It additionally shows regard. The deeper the bow, the more prominent the appreciation.
9. Most of Okinawa's islands are made up of coral rocks and limestone. Overtime, the limestone has eroded in many places throughout the various islands and as a result, many caves have formed.
10. Okinawa is divided into three groups; the Okinawa, Miyake, and Yaeyama islands group.
Works Cited:
http://www.justonewayticket.com/2013/02/19/tokyo-9-facts/
http://factsanddetails.com/japan/cat25/sub172/item958.html
http://geography.about.com/od/japanmaps/a/okinawajapan.htm
http://itsbetteroffsaid.wordpress.com/2013/07/27/8-interesting-facts-about-okinawa/
http://www.timeout.jp/en/tokyo/feature/4829/Tokyo-trivia-40-facts-to-wow-your-mind
http://interestingfactsandstuff.blogspot.com/2011/03/interesting-facts-about-tokyo.html
William Reis
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6/10/14
Ms.Noce
Facts about Tokyo
-Made up of 23 districts
-Smallest island in Japan includes Tokyo
-Tokyo station is known for most trains passed by in which there are over 4000 trains going by everyday
-Augoshima is the smallest village.
-Tokyo station consists of 15 platforms and 30 trains lines.
-Public transportation is the most common form of transportation in Tokyo
-Tokyo metrogiza line is the highest elevated station which is on a third floor of a building.
-Lowest elevated station is called Toei Oedo Line Roppongi station
-Metro Tozai line is the fastest train line in which the trains travels over 100km/h
-Tokyo bay aqua line is the longest bridge In Tokyo
Facts about Okinawa
-Largest city contains 300 thousand people.
-There are ww2 related sites throughout Okinawa.
-There’s a naval HQ underground which is no longer used.
-The largest fish tank in Japan is located at Okinawa.
-There are over 300 type of coral species and more than 1000 types of fishes on the oceans surrounding Okinawa.
-There are whale watching tours in Okinawa.
-One of the Islands is know for being the healthiest place on earth.
-The martial arts Karate was founded at Okinawa.
-The island was once called Ryukyu Kingdom before being named Okinawa.
-Okinawa is also well known around the world for being the place with the most long-lived people.
Naomie Bourdeau
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IB History
June,9,2014
10 Facts on Tokyo
1) Tokyo is the Capital of Japan and has a population of over 13 million people.
2)Within Tokyo there are many national parks that makes at least 38% of the land area.
3)In the 1603,the first name of Tokyo was moved to Kyoto.
4)The currency in Tokyo is called Yen.
5) In Tokyo ,Vandalism is not allowed.
6)The national emergency number in Tokyo,Japan is 110.
7) Kusagi Kamemushi is the name of a horrifying insect that is found in tokyo,its very dangerous.
8) Traditional you have to remove your shoes in the dressing rooms of a Fashion Store in Tokyo.Walking in the wrong change room can get you arrested.
9)There are over 100 temples and shrines that is spread out throughout Tokyo.
10) In Tokyo ,the best known tower in the world is made of steel.
10 Facts On Okinawa
1) In Okinawa people that live have the longest lifespan in the world.
2)In Okinawa the average cost of hotel stays for 1 night is $215
3)In Okinawa rain doesn't fall at a equally rate during one year.
4) The Cornerstone of peace memorial park is for those who lost their life in the wars.This was built in Okinawa and is a very significant park to okinawan people.
5) The Population of Okinawa is concentrated within the midland and southern parts.
6)Okinawa rivers are very short, and sometimes had a very steep bed slope.
7)In Okinawa the the Battle of Okinawa happened there.
8) In Okinawa, there are many beautiful agricultural buildings and thats what known for.
9)Okinawa is the midpoint of the Ryukyu Islands.
10)Okinawa reverted to Japanese control in 1972.
Work Cited
http://geography.about.com/od/japanmaps/a/okinawajapan.htm
http://factsanddetails.com/japan/cat25/sub172/item958.html
http://wtffunfact.com/post/54701883545/japans-okinawa-island-wtf-fun-facts
http://homepage3.nifty.com/plantsandjapan/page106.html
Stephanie Santiago
ReplyDeleteJune 9, 2014
IB English
Ms. Noce
Fun Facts
10 Facts about Okinawa:
- Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi
- Common fruit: Dragon Fruit
- Okinawa’s flag meaning: the white O letter in red circle on white field. O is the prefecture initial letter. The inner small red circle stands for progress of Okinawa and outer red circle for sea surrounding Okinawa.
- One of Okinawa’s beaches is Zampa beach in the central Okinawa Honto along the western coast
- Okinawa’s music: ryukyuan music
- Traditional foods: Okinawa Soba, Goya Champuru, Mimiga etc.
- Okinawan Folk dance: Eisa
- Common sport: Togyu is bulls fighting together
- Common flower: Micro flower
- Common spider: Okinawan Brown spider
10 facts about Japan:
- The Japanese flag has a red circle, symbolizing the sun, with a white background. Known as the hinomaru in Japanese, which means the "circle of the sun." Since Japan is located on the West of the Pacific Ocean, the sun rises over the sea to the East.
- Common Japanese fruit: Nashi its a Japanese pear
- Geta is a common footwear in Japan its a mixture of clogs and flip-flops
- Japanese candies: Classic Guava Hard Candy, Japanese Mango Gummies, Hichew - mango
- Japan’s largest wild animals are bears
- Famous Japanese dishes are known as: Tempura, Sashimi and sushi, and Domburimono
- Famous beach: Zushi Beach
- Two common Japanese dances: Mai and Odori
- Traditional music: Shomyo and Gagaku
- Common cars: honda civics, Mazda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, acura etc.
Sources: https://www.flickr.com/photos/okinawaphotos/sets/72157625752067343/detail/
http://okinawaislandproduce.com/whats-cookin/fruits
http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/jp-47.html
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7119.html
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2347.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geta_(footwear)
http://candysumo.com/
http://www.unmissablejapan.com/etcetera/japanese-wildlife
http://www.japan-zone.com/culture/dishes.shtml
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/famous-beaches-japan-57526.html
http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Japanese_traditional_dance.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Japan
http://www.japaninc.net/top-10-japanese-cars/
http://www.ifood.tv/network/okinawan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eisa_(dance)
https://www.google.com/search?q=common+spiders+in+okinawa&es_sm=91&tbm=isch&imgil=uMwwsNsKA8FRtM%253A%253Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fencrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9GcRO7VlNNn7vCjg7iUCpm6XngHRDXH59MQXLcqNyu3E2ji3oI3YT3A%253B400%253B267%253BsYK50E5unaralM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fadrianhoe.com%25252Fadrianhoe%25252F2007%25252F07%25252F25%25252Fokinawan-brown-spider%25252F&source=iu&usg=__mwcAj6xuL4vKn1ZE-AoB896kWKw%3D&sa=X&ei=oFmYU_-JB4ityATGrYGgBg&ved=0CB8Q9QEwAA&biw=1280&bih=629#facrc=_&imgrc=uMwwsNsKA8FRtM%253A%3BsYK50E5unaralM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fadrianhoe.com%252Fadrianhoe%252Fimages%252Fblog%252FIMG_2178s.JPG%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fadrianhoe.com%252Fadrianhoe%252F2007%252F07%252F25%252Fokinawan-brown-spider%252F%3B400%3B267
10 facts about Tokyo:
ReplyDelete- The area is 845 sq miles.
- As of May 1st, 2014 the population consist of 13.35 million people.
- They have a building that looks like it is made out of several washing machines.
- They have an excessive amount of rules that accompany funny pictures on what not to do and where to do it.
- Harajuku is a district in Tokyo where it is known for its fashion sense.
- Tokyo is an incredibly clean city. People carry their own garbage back home and there is little to no vandalism.
- It is said that a lot of people use their phones in Tokyo and love to personalize it as well.
- In Tokyo it is the guys who spend a lot on doing their hair rather than just the girls.
- There is a store in Tokyo called the 100 Yen Shop where everything cost a dollar.
- There are plenty of cheap restaurants with good tasting food if you don’t have the money to pay for the more expensive restaurants.
10 facts about Okinawa:
- The Battle of Okinawa was an 82-day battle against the U.S.
- The area is 485 sq miles.
- It is roughly 1/3 the size of Rhode Island but is the largest island in the Ryukyu chain of islands south of mainland Japan.
- It is said that people had been living on Okinawa as far back as 32,000 years ago.
- A big part of the Okinawan culture are the shisa dogs sometimes known as the lion dogs.
- 90% of the buildings in Okinawa were destroyed during the battle in WW2
- Over 100,000 citizens had died due to the Battle of Okinawa.
- They have a memorial for those lives lost in the Battle of Okinawa called the Cornerstone of Peace Memorial Park.
- There was a castle called the prefecture but the king was exiled and the castle got turned into a military headquarters until it got destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa.
- Before WW2 the island of Okinawa had their own Japanese language different from that of the mainland. But when after WW2, the Japanese forced the Okinawans to speak only Japanese. They were not allowed to speak their own language in public.
Work cited:
http://www.justonewayticket.com/2013/02/19/tokyo-9-facts/
http://itsbetteroffsaid.wordpress.com/2013/07/27/8-interesting-facts-about-okinawa/
Dinia Clairveaux
ReplyDeleteMs.Noce
IB History
6/22/14
Facts about Tokyo
During the Muromachi period Domaru was the type of armor that was used
The Hoyokeikan building was built in 1909 as a celebration to the crown prince, who later became the Taisho emperor.
The Toyokon in the Tokyo National museum was designed by taniguchi Yoshiro
Tokyo is just live downtown Boston
The national Diet of Japan is located in Tokyo
Inside the national Diet building the Mural paintings in the upper corner represents the four season in Japan
The Central hall is located at the heart of the Diet building
Every member of the Diet must serve a most one committee
In 1900 The Tokyo national museum was renamed The Tokyo Imperial Household museum
Tokyo contains my many vending machines .
Facts about Okinawa
Okinawa suffered the most during the war between the US and Japan
During the war people would hide in cave from soldiers
During the war Mothers would suffocate their babies so they would be detected in the cave.
During the war If a soldier was ill or wounded the the civilians would poison him and kill him off so he would be taken in as a hostage by the enemy.
During the war In Okinawa children at the age of thirteen would became soldiers
Okinawa citizens use shishas to drive away evil spirits.
Okinawa is the home of the Shurijo Castle
Okinawans were floral shirts was casual attire
Okinawa was one of the place battlegrounds for the US and Japanese war
Okinawa has a huge Chinese influence in its culture
Sources:
lectures on Japan and Okinawa
The Tokyo National museum