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Show and Tell
Japanese Style

1) Describing Japanese Things.

    I don't know the answers. Please help me. Match the things on the left with the descriptions on the right.
 
 
A. Manekineko A thing many people carry during festivals. It is very beautiful.
B. Mikoshi This is a traditioal Japanese musical instrument. It is made of cat skin. 
C. Seijin no hi It is a thing you sleep on, a kind of cushion.
D. Geta It is an electric machine used to cook rice.
E. Yobiko A place where students study to get into university. 
F. Futon A holiday when Japanese become adults at age 20.
G. Suihanki A cat usually made of ceramic. It brings good luck.
H. Shamisen A kind of traditional shoe, usually made of wood.

2) In the box, draw the item you chose to show and tell.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3) Tell me about your picture. Write necessary kanji and hiragana, but explain in English.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



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