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Kamishibai:
Traditional Japanese
StorytellingJapan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, Japan-in-a-Suitcase, www.jasdfw.org

Kamishibai:
Traditional Japanese Storytelling

Presentation Agenda
1. PowerPoint Presentation (10 minutes)• Greeting and self-introduction• General information about Japan• Practice some Japanese words
2. Kamishibai Presentation (15 minutes)• Storytelling (Kamishibai)• Review of the story
3. Activities (15 minutes)• Origami (Dog face)
4. Closing (5 minutes)• Q and A• Practice Good-bye in JapanesePresentation will be conducted through virtual livestream in Spring 2021.

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Japanese Greetings and Words
Greetings:
EnglishJapanese

Pronunciation

Japanese Writing
おはようGood MorningOhayo

Oh-hah-yoh

Hello, Hi

Konnichiwa

Kohn-nee-chee-wah こんにちは

ThanksArigatoAh-ree-gah-toh

ありがとうGood Bye

Sayounara

Sah- yoh-nah-rah

さようなら

Key words from the presentation:
EnglishJapanese
Pronunciation
Picture-card
Kah-mee-sheeKami Shibai
showbyeNihon/
Nee-hohn/
Japan
NipponNeep-pohn)
Japanesetraditional
KimonoKee-moh-noh
clothes
Folding paper
Oh-ree-gahOrigami
craftmee
Rock-paperJahn-kehnJan-Ken-Pon
scissorspohn)

Japanese Writing
かみしばいにほん/にっぽん
きもの

おりがみ
じゃんけんぽんRockGuGooぐーScissors

ChokiChoh-kee

ちょきPaper㎩

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KimonoTraditional Japanese Clothing Types
The traditional forms of Japanese clothing are in general called wafuku. Traditional
Japanese clothing can be broken down into the following categories:• Kimono - basic Japanese garment(literally, “clothing” or “things to wear”)• Yukata - summer kimono• Nagajuban – undergarments• Accessories - obi, shoes, socks, etc.

• Haori - short silk jackets• Michiyuki – Overcoats• Hakama - Japanese pants• Uchikake – most formal kimono• Shiro-maku - wedding kimono

Parts of Kimono

yuki - sleeve length
sodetsuke - armhole seam
miyatsukuchi - opening
below armhole
furi - sleeve below armhole

ushiromigoro - rearmain section

uraeri - inner collar

doura - upper lining

fuki - hem guard

sode - sleeve

okumi - front panel
below the collar

sodeguchi - sleeve
opening

tamoto - sleeve pouch

maemigoro - front main
sectiontomoeri – overcollar

eri - collar

susomawashi - lower
liningWhen you wear Kimono...
For both men and women,always wrap the right side of
the kimono over the body, thenoverlap it with the left side.
Right on top of the left is onlyused to dress a corpse forburial.
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Book Recommendation[ Kamishibai Man ]Author ; Allen Say
Published ; 2005
Grade ; 3rd – 5thThe Kamishibai man used to ride his bicycle into town where hewould tell stories to the children and sell them candy, but gradually,
fewer and fewer children came running at the sound of his clappers.
They were all watching their new televisions instead. Finally, only
one boy remained, and he had no money for candy. Years later, theKamishibai man and his wife made another batch of candy, and hepedaled into town to tell one more story--his own. When he comesout of the reverie of his memories, he looks around to see he issurrounded by familiar faces--the children he used to entertain
have returned, all grown up and more eager than ever to listen tohis delightful tales.
Using two very different yet remarkable styles of art, Allen Saytells a tale within a tale, transporting readers seamlessly to theJapan of his memories.

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Useful Websites
Teachers:
www.jnto.go.jp
Excellent teacher resource. Contains information on geography, language,population, history, culture, tradition, events, amusement, food, etiquette,current events and more. Also Supports wonderful photo galleries.
http://www.askasia.org/teachers/
Many resources for teachers teaching Asian subjects grades K-12, including
lesson plans and current essays on Asian culture.
http://aboutjapan.japansociety.org
New interactive website for educators, featuring lesson plans, essays andannotated hands-on material for in-class use.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/
The Japan Times is a free news source that offers many resources for bothteachers and students about modern Japan.
www.bento.com
Information on food (food culture, recipes, and what’s new in Japaneserestaurants for select areas.
http://spice.stanford.edu/docs/147
Annotated lists of recommended websites about Japan arranged by topic.
Provided by the National Clearinghouse for U.S.–Japan Studies
Students:
http://www.origami-club.com/en/
Lots of origami ideas with animated instructions
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/
Fun interactive activities and the latest “cool” things from Japan

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Origami Instruction(We won’t make this origami in our presentation, this is only for your information)

Skill Level - Beginner

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Additional Origami Instructions(We won’t make this origami in our presentation, this is only for your information)

Skill Level - Intermediate

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Map of Japan

http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/jp.htm

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Japanhttp://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/jp.htm

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