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July 21, 2021

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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, July 21, 2021 B-3 Japan Welcomes World Athletes Japan ('s) Japan ('s) Japan ('s) Read the clues to fill in the puzzle about Japan. Newspaper Fun! Created by Annimills LLC © 2021 Newspaper Fun! Annimills LLC © 2021 V17-30 www.readingclubfun.com Kids: color stuff in! Tokyo 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 16 12 13 11 14 15 6 13. ancient culture had a class of warriors known as "Bushi" – high-level warrior nobles, known as ________; similar to Knights in Europe 14. produces more animated media than any other country- the unique art style of "________" uses hand-drawn cartoons with bright, wide-eyed characters, enjoyed by all 1. is a collection of 6,852 mountainous ________ 2. capital 3. official language is _________, but children take classes in English too 4. national ________ has a white field with a bright red circle at the center, which represents the "Land of the Rising Sun," – this is a translation of the name by which the Japanese people call their country, Nihon 5. government is similar to the U.S. government in that they have three, government branches – the Executive, Legislative and Judicial; but, they also have a Prime Minister and an ________ 6. shares a ________ with these countries: North Korea, South Korea, Russia, and China 7. is surrounded by the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk, the East China Sea, the Philippine Sea and the ________ Ocean 8. in the "Ring of Fire,"; often hit by ______, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis 9. highest point is _________ ________ – it is a holy place to many Japanese people; It is an active volcano 10. key exports: cars, computer ________, electronics, machinery, ships 15. __________ unit is called a Kazoku: mother, father, children and the grandparents 16. commuter ________ is the fastest in the world – using magnets to travel over 370 miles per hour In summer 2021, Japan is welcoming athletes from all over the world to the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. The Games are being held one year late due to the global pandemic. Twenty-seven of the 42 event venues, where the games are held, are in or very close to Japan's capital city, Tokyo. earthquakes Mount Fuji Mount Fuji Japanese Emperor Samurai Pacific circuits respect border islands Tokyo flag sumo anime family train Flora and Fauna of Japan A N D R O G I A N T S T A G B E E T L E G Z C D Q A Y U S L A A M A M I R A B B I T S S A M U R K D O N I S Q E B W N O G I N I I W S H I B A I N U A W Q J G U V N C F R E K I L F S N M K T J B K N A F U O L A I B A A S O S P F M A C A Q U E H X G M T M P Y J D T S N O W B E L L A F J G U F O T E K I I E E L N T I G E R L I L Y D O F B E L R R Q E R B C R E E P I N G L E T T U C E L I C Y R I E X F S Y I O D X G E Z D G R L I G F U U A S T A R M A G N O L I A N K Q D A O E F P C wisteria tiger lily giant stag beetle Japanese snowbell Japanese macaque Japanese snake gourd amami rabbit star magnolia creeping lettuce iris akita dugong Japan is home to many unique plants and animals. Akita and shiba inu dogs are favorite pets. Japanese plants show off vibrant colors like the bright reds of tiger lilys. Find and circle these plants and animals: camellia shiba inu sika deer I'm so excited! Favorite Dishes of Japan Below are some popular dishes in Japan. Can you match the first phrase to the second part that finishes it? 1. sushi is raw fish served in 2. soba is a thin noodle dish made from buckweat flour 3. bento boxes are a packaged collection of rice, cooked vegetables, meat or fish, tightly packed together 4. sukiyaki is a combination of beef, green onions, tofu, mushrooms and egg. 5. yakitori is chicken cut into small pieces and placed onto a A. the name for the box is from a word meaning "convenient" B. rice and wrapped in seaweed C. cooked and served in an iron skillet and soaked in a special sauce D. and dipped in a cold broth E. bamboo skewer with vegetables and lightly seasoned In Japan – In U.S. – 1. students wear uniforms 2. lunch around 12:30 p.m. (rice, meat, fish, boiled veggies) 3. school day is 7 hours (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) 4. only have to complete up to grade 9 (but 98% of students go on to finish high school) A . school 6 hours a day (ex. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) B. most do not wear uniforms C. students must complete grade 12 D. lunch at about 11:00 a.m. (chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, peas, apple, cake) The school year in Japan runs from April through March. Their summer break is in July. Match up phrases below to compare students going to school in Japan and the U.S. Going to School 11. custom is to bow instead of shaking hands – the lower the bow, the more ________ is being shown 12. popular sports include baseball, soccer, ________ wrestling, golf, and tennis B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O B B B B B B B B B B B B P P P P P K K K P B B B B B B B B B B B B G G G G G G G G G G G G W W W W W W W W G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G G W W W W W W W W W W Follow the color key: Who can identify this favorite pet in Japan? You can! O = Orange P = Pink W = White B = Blue G = Green K = Black Who Am I? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ S I A N Japan is about to host the 2020... ...Summer Olympic Games in 2021! Japan Camping Stuff Ahhhh! This is the life! Night Hike! Start at the moon. Find a pathway to the cabin so the moon can light the way to where you'll be sleeping. The Spider in the Woods U N D E R C L O T H E S L J X U C J F P V B T I S A E V S A A L E K S S Q M U A S T M C A Z A E D S A N N H A E K S P P T E U L D S O M R E H O S O T N L R N R P A T L S H O O S G Y E T S O E I S I T W C A B A S O V S G O R H E R M A K T N K N H A T B L E E G E E C I C T P S R S E S B R O K B O O K S U F N Y I S I G Z M W H I S T L E A H A I R B R U S H A T E X 4 5 7 6 3 2 10 9 8 1 arts and crafts nature sports make-believe music magic 6. balloons, face paint, tent 7. magnifying glass, notebook, flashlight 8. dice, scorecard, rulebook 9. glitter, glue, popsicle sticks 10. instruments, dancing shoes or sneakers, speakers game circus cooking detective Look around your room to find the things you need to pack for your camping trip to a park or campground. Find and circle these items that may be on your list: underclothes laundry bag sunscreen envelopes toothbrush toothpaste hiking shoes small games hairbrush sneakers flashlight stamps socks shirts soap hat shorts books comb whistle jeans jacket towels camera Thermos® FREE Digital Comic Book What Kind of Camp Will You Have? If you'd like to, you can choose a theme for the kind of camp you'd like to have at home. There are many fun ideas to choose from. What kind of camp are you going to have if you have (a): 1. butteryfly net, walking stick, binoculars 2. helmet, balls, goal, bat, stick 3. pots and pans, recipes, spices 4. costumes, imagination, props 5. wand, playing cards, top hat Newspaper Fun! Created by Annimills LLC © 2020 Kids: color stuff in! Are you thinking about camping this summer? Many families will go to their local campgrounds and parks. Some campgrounds are in the woods like the famous Smoky Mountains and some are on flatter parcels of land oceanside. Lots of families will build a "tent" to camp in their own home or will put up a tent in their backyard at some point this year. Whatever you choose, have fun! sizzle sizzle GGGhosts? ...and so the ghosts of the trees climbed... Let's Camp Eeek! Do I hear a bear? We light up the night! I do too! Hey, Ethan! Want to trade some comic books? 4 5 6 7 3 2 1 4 5 7 6 3 2 1 1. comfy item to rest head on 2. build a __________ fort 3. perfect drink for a hot summer night 4. ________ to watch when it gets dark 5. share __________ books 6. healthy, fun treat 7. your favorite __________ game to play with your friends movie lemonade board blanket pillow popcorn comic bag bug spray cards stories tent What's more fun than camping out and reading comic books by flashlight? Visit our web site for a FREE "Let's Camp" puzzle set! While you're there, get a FREE copy (for the first 100 readers) of the "Chip n' Fish" comic book by award-winning artist Matt Ryan. It all begins at readingclubfun.com. 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Start at the moon. Find a pathway to the cabin so the moon can light the way to where you'll be sleeping. The Spider in the Woods U N D E R C L O T H E S L J X U C J F P V B T I S A E V S A A L E K S S Q M U A S T M C A Z A E D S A N N H A E K S P P T E U L D S O M R E H O S O T N L R N R P A T L S H O O S G Y E T S O E I S I T W C A B A S O V S G O R H E R M A K T N K N H A T B L E E G E E C I C T P S R S E S B R O K B O O K S U F N Y I S I G Z M W H I S T L E A H A I R B R U S H A T E X 4 5 7 6 3 2 10 9 8 1 arts and crafts nature sports make-believe music magic 6. balloons, face paint, 7. magnifying glass, notebook, flashlight 8. dice, scorecard, 9. glitter, glue, popsicle 10. instruments, dancing or sneakers, speakers game circus cooking detective Look around your room to find the things you need to pack for your camping trip to a park or campground. Find and circle these items that may be on your list: underclothes laundry bag sunscreen envelopes toothbrush toothpaste hiking shoes small games hairbrush sneakers flashlight stamps socks shirts soap hat shorts books comb whistle jeans jacket towels camera Thermos® FREE Digital Comic Book What Kind of Camp Will You Have? If you'd like to, you can choose a theme for the kind of camp you'd like to have at home. There are many fun ideas to choose from. What kind of camp are you going to have if you have (a): 1. butteryfly net, walking stick, binoculars 2. helmet, balls, goal, bat, stick 3. pots and pans, recipes, spices 4. costumes, imagination, props 5. wand, playing cards, top hat Kids: color stuff in! Are you thinking about camping this summer? Many families will go to their local campgrounds and parks. Some campgrounds are in the woods like the famous Smoky Mountains and some are on flatter parcels of land oceanside. Lots of families will build a "tent" to camp in their own home or will put up a tent in their backyard at some point this year. Whatever you choose, have fun! sizzle sizzle GGGhosts? ...and so the ghosts of the trees climbed... Let's Camp Eeek! Do I hear a bear? We light up the night! I do too! Hey, Ethan! Want to trade some comic books? 4 5 6 7 3 2 1 4 5 7 6 3 2 1 1. comfy item to rest head on 2. build a __________ fort 3. perfect drink for a hot summer night 4. ________ to watch when it gets dark 5. share __________ books 6. healthy, fun treat 7. your favorite __________ game to play with your friends movie lemonade board blanket pillow popcorn comic bag bug spray cards stories tent What's more fun than camping out and reading comic books by flashlight? Visit our web site for a FREE "Let's Camp" puzzle set! While you're there, get a FREE copy (for the first 100 readers) of the "Chip n' Fish" comic book by award-winning artist Matt Ryan. It all begins at readingclubfun.com. Camping Fun Inside Your Home 1. a comfy sleeping __________ 2. keep from itching with this 3. helps you see in the dark 4. keeps soup warm for later 5. playing __________ for fun! 6. scary ghost __________ at night 7. set up a __________ for shelter flashlight Fill in the puzzle with fun things to do or bring when camping indoors! Camping Fun In Your Yard Fill in the crossword with things to bring or do for camping in your own backyard. Camping in your backyard? I'm off... ... to find a flashlight and comic books. Japan is about to host the 2020... ...Summer Olympics Games in 2021.

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