All About Japan Blog!

Hey there! Konnichiwa! Krel here with my All About Japan Blog! In ancient times, the Japanese were very superstisious, and belived in ghosts.  They also used weapons like katanas and naginatas. Emperors also ruled. People in ancient Japan also prayed in shrines often, and believed in a number of deities. They also do it now, in the present too. Japan’s flag symbol is a red sun, earning it the nickname “Land of the Rising Sun”. Now, in the present, Japan is known for it’s anime shows, which have been released worldwide since the 1980s. The first animated short was shown in 1917. Examples of animes are: Fairy Tail, Kekkaishi, and Bleach. Hayao Miyazaki, the founder of Ghibli Studios, has also produced a number of movies, such as Tonari no Totoro and Mononoke-hime.  Japan also has famous landmarks, such as Mt Fuji (Fuji-san/Fuji-yama) and Ghibli Studios. Japan also has cherry blossom trees (sakura) that, when its flowers are in full bloom, are very beautiful. Well, that’s all! See ya! Ja ne! Here are some pics, too!