Asian Literature - Japan
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This document provides an overview of Japanese literature and culture. It discusses the origin and population of Japan, as well as the main and regional languages. Key aspects of Japanese culture are described, such as bowing, sumo wrestling, karaoke, and bento boxes. The document outlines the major periods of ancient and medieval Japanese literature. It also summarizes Japanese poetry forms, mythology including major gods and goddesses, and introduces several famous Japanese authors such as Natsume Soseki, Jun'ichiro Tanizaki, and Yasunari Kawabata. The presentation was delivered by Group 8 for an Asian literature class.
Asian Literature - Japan
- 1. ASIAN LITERATURE | GROUP 8
- 2. ORIGIN Japan is ÈÕ±¾, which is pronounced Nihon or Nippon and literally means "the origin of the sun¡°. POPULATION 127, 115, 644 (2018) LANGUAGES Main Language: Japanese Regional Language: Ryukyuan (Okinawan et al.)
- 3. Culture Bowing for greetings, rituals, ceremonies and apology. Wearing traditional masks for battle, theatre, rituals and celebrations. Sumo is as much culture as sport. Uses chopsticks when eating. Karaoke remains a lively and popular nightlife option. Bento is the Japanese culture of lunch boxes. Kyudo is the Japanese art of archery. Origami are used in ceremonies such as weddings, especially auspicious symbols such as the crane.
- 4. Literature ACIENT PERIOD Kojiki (Records of Acient Matter) Nihongi (Chronicles of Japan) HEIAN PERIOD Man¡¯yoshu (Collection of Myriad Leaves) Gengi Monogatari (The Tale of Genji)
- 5. MEDIEVAL PERIOD Tale of the Hieke JAPANESE POETRY Tanka (5-7-5-7-7) Haiku (5-7-5)
- 6. Mythology GODS/GODESS Izanagi and Izanami Amaterazu Tsukuyomi Susanoo YOKAI Jorogumo Basan Heikigani Amazake Babaa Jubokko
- 7. Famous Writers NATSUME SOSEKI Japanese Author I am A Cat (1906) Kokoro Botchan
- 8. Famous Writers JUN'ICHIRO TANIZAKI Japanese Author In Praise of Shadows The Makioka Sisters Naomi
- 9. Famous Writers YASUNARI KAWABATA Nobel Prize for Literature in 1968 Snow Country Thousand Cranes The Old Capital
- 10. Thank You for Listening! Group 8 | Japan Literature
- 11. GROUP 8 ? Johanna Beatriz Hernandez ? Stephanie Coronejo ? Patrick Terrence Dizon ? Melissa Andrea Gravamen ? Judie Dianna Gacad