Explore Japan

Visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan to learn more about their Country, Culture, and the Imperial Family.

Want to speak Japanese?

We have been listening to some awesome Japanese music and

learning about Japanese culture in the Music Room. Today

let's learn some basic greetings in the Japanese language.

Check out Japanesepod101 on youtube to learn to speak

Japanese.

 

 

 

We Love Japanese Music!

In our Music Room, we LOVE Japanese music, especially the Shamisen. There are many different styles of Shamisen.
 

picture from bachido.com

 

 Please visit the bachido.com website and see the many different styles of the Shamisen.

 

 

 

 

 

The Yoshida Brothers

We are traveling to Japan today to check out two really cool brothers. They play a traditional instrument called the Shamisen. Their names are Ryoichiro and Kenichi Yoshida, but they are known as The Yoshida Brothers.

Picture from examiner.com

 

We will be listening to their music and watching some of their music videos in class. Click on the blue links above the picture to learn more about these brothers, their instruments, and Japan and it's wonderful culture.