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 Mrs. Kopp's comments will be in PURPLE! OUTLINE Topic: Japanese Beauty

Thesis: As America has become a largely populated country with a variation of many people from different ethnic backgrounds, it is important to recognize the beauty in everyone. I think this is a great thesis and such an important lesson for everyone to learn.

I. Kimono A. worn at B. look like; symbolizes

II. Yukata A. What it is B. How it has to do with the kimono C. What it looks like

III. Age and Marital status A. Different ages- what they wear at a certain age

IV. Traditonal Clothing A. Furisode, Junitoe, Tomesode- what they look like B. Who wears them C. Meanings

V. Traditonal Clothing- Monks, Servants, etc. A. Jinbei, Samue, Uwagi, Zubon, Happi B. What they look like C. Meanings

VI. Japanese Shoes A. Tabi, Zoni, Geta, Waraji, Jika-Tabi B. What they look like C. Who wears them

VII. Makeup A. Different kinds of makeup (eyeliner, lipstick, eyeshadows, etc.) B. Colors

VIII. Modern Japanese Beauty A. Types of clothing/accesories- (skinny jeans, miniskirts, pumps, etc.)

IX. Wrap Up

Topic: Japanese Beauty

As America has become a largely populated country with a variation of many people from different ethnic backgrounds, it is important to recognize the beauty in everyone. Japan has been known for exotic looks inspiring American clothing and makeup from the past to present. Now it is time to descry the alluring ways of the Japanese. Great vocabulary!!

Kimono is the national costume of Japan. It is worn by men and women on special occasions such as weddings and tea ceremonies. Kimonos can be formal or casual like how wedding kimonos are plain white and casual while some have fancy designs on them like birds and flowers which is formal ("List of Japanese Clothing"). Also people wear kimonos based on their age and gender. For example young women wear kimonos with long sleeves showing they are not married while older womens kimonos aren't as elaborate. Most of the time kimonos are made silk although sometimes it could be made of cotton, linen, or wool. A kimono is basically a T-shaped robe with a collar and sleeves and is tied up with an obi or sash around the left side of the body (Clothing (continued)). great information!

The kimono doesn't just represent one's individual self, but the time of year as well. During the Summer, Japan's streets are brilliant with vibrant colors. The Japanese wear what is known as the "Yukata" meaning bath underclothing. It was named this after the "yukatabira" which was a light loosely worn robe that nobles wore after bathing. This may seem different, but when the hot sun is out in the sticky summer weather, a light cotton outfit will feel cool and refreshing. Plus, as Public bath rooms are becoming more popular in Japan, so are yukatas.

With a yukata, one would wear a 2" sash, but for special occasion, a larger sash is worn. A matching purse and sandals complete the "Going out" look. Although, sashes aren't only worn with yukatas. They are worn with spring kimonos, winter kimonos, and fall kimonos. Spring Kimonos are made of brilliant colors and floral patterns while Winter kimonos are a heavy fabric with patterns such as bamboo, pine trees, or plum blossoms. Well written and interesting info - where are your ciations?

Even men wear kimonos in Japan. Less often now but for festivals and celebrations they do. Another Japanese form of traditional clothing includes hakama pants which were once used by Japanese soldiers. They involve large shoulder pads and a separated or non separated "apron" at knee length. That trait was used to keep brush from scratching the soldiers legs and feet. Later in the years, fighters and ninjas began to wear them and today are worn in honor during formal occasions.

Age and marital status is another consideration when purchasing and wearing clothes in Japan. Kimonos for women especially have differences that count towards being appropriate and inappropriate. Young unmarried women would wear kimonos with long sleeves and splashes of prints and colors. One who is married and more aged would present herself with a more simple kimono that is subdued. America follows age guidelines for clothes as well. shorter clothes in America would definitely not be worn by an older woman! ("japanesekimono.com") Always put punctuation after the citations because they are part of the sentence.

media type="youtube" key="sqS9FlBwAYU" height="344" width="425" Notice the similarities and differences in the different women and kimonos.

Many of Japan's clothing are ranged just write "range" from traditional to punk pop clothing, but traditional clothing is what Japanese culture is all about. The Furisode, Junitoe, and Tomesode are all traditional dresses that are worn to festivals or marriages. The Furisode is like the kimono, but the sleeves are from 39 to 42 in length wise! They come in bright colors which are made form silk and are usually rented out for festivals like the Coming of Age Day, when you turn twenty years old. The name furisode means, "swinging sleeves" and they are very expensive. The Junitoe means "twelve layer robe," and it is a complex kimono. A tomesode is worn by married women. The Tomesode is a light colored, long sleeve dress.

Other traditional clothing are worn by Japanese monks servants,and men or boys. The Jinbei is worn as night wear or house clothing. It is mainly worn by men, boys, and sometimes young women. It is usually bright colored and popular culture characters are engraved on them. A Samue is worn by the Japanese monks and is made up of a indigo or brown robe. The colors are dyed to make fine colors in the robe. The Uwagi is a kimono like jacket, that is familiar to a material arts top. The bottom of a Uwagi is called a Zubon and it's the matching piece, that looks like a pair of shorts. Finally, the Happi is worn by servants that is a indigo or brown, and is a straight sleeved coat. It has the family crest on the back. The name in English means, "happy coat."  AGAIN these two paragraphs are interesting, have great detail and are well written but WHERE are the citations?

The Japanese have a wide variety of shoes, but the most common ones are Tabi, Zoni, Geta, Waraji, and the Jika-tabi. The Tabi are traditional Japanese socks, which are look like high boots and they separate the big toe and the rest. The Jika-tabi is exactly like the Tabi, but it is used for the outdoors. A Zori are sandals, that are similar to flip-flops but they have a longer strap. Getas resemble clogs and flip-flops, but have wooden platforms and thick straps.These shoes do not look comfortable! Lastly, the Waraji are worn by Buddhist monks, and they are sandals made from straw rope. They are uncomfortable to us, but to the Buddhist monks they're comfortable.  ("Japanese Clothing") Japanese women have their minds set on the natural look when it comes to makeup. while most leave their shin complexion their natural shade, some Japanese women like their shade in a dark tan. When it comes to the eyebrows, almost all women prefer to keep them their natural shape. Colored mascaras such as dark blues, purples, glitter and the traditional black and brown are popular. Most Japanese women also prefer nude shades of lip stick and lip gloss. The most common shades are beige, light pink, or a shade to match the skin. In Japanese culture, eyeliners and eyeshadows are not as popular as they are here in America.("Japanese make uptrends." www.mynippon.com 30 Mar. 2009 []) You only need the title of the website in this citation. Good transition into a new topic! Currently in Japan, grey is the new black. Gold accessories such as handbags and jewlery are big as well as straw bags. Japanese street fashion's most important aspect is layering. Knee high socks and leggings are worn to bring out the aspect of layering. Skirts are huge in Japan. Tiered miniskirts, denim miniskirts, and plaid. They wear them all! round toed pumps are the new peep toe heel, and baggy denim jeans are the new skinny jeans. dresses or also known as shirt dresses, are worn very often. all trends are worn layered and accessorized. ("real clothes hit the runway." [|www.web-japan.org/trends/fashion] 30Mar. 2009 [])

In conclusion, Japanese style is highly varied, just like in the United States. Similarities and differences are what make people stand out and show their vision of beauty. Whether it be floor length robes or mini skirts, wooden sandals or converse sneakers, the point is that conformity doesn't exist in beauty. Everyone is an individual and the world each day is learning to accept or deny it. Part of being yourself is being beautiful for yourself. So be one of the people who accepts individualism. Speak to the people and make the world real.

Excellent paper! I love the closing paragraph where you write "conformity doesn't exist in beauty" very true! Great Job, I am impressed.

WORKS CITED: Great sources but they should be in ABC order!

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Yamanaka, Norio. __Book of Kimono__. 1. Harper & Row, 1982, <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; color: rgb(38, 0, 255); background-color: rgb(255, 0, 208); text-align: left;">Rubrics for your Research Paper

- The research paper must contain a thesis statement that is discussed and proven in the paper. Stick to your topic. 50 pts +50 -Paper discuss beauty in the culture you were assigned and also reflects on how that beauty is maintained. 30pts +30 -Each group must complete an outline BEFORE they start writing their paper and submit it with the final paper. 20 pts +20 - Parenthetical citations (in MLA format) must be used correctly throughout paper. 25 pts +10 - A works cited page must be included at the end of your paper. 20 pts +15 -Researched information must be paraphrased correctly or in quotes. 25 pts +25 --Each group has used at LEAST two book sources, one internet source, and one database source. 15 pts +15 - Paper includes photos and video that enhance writing. 40pts +40 -Paper contains correct spelling, transitions, complex sentence structures, and good vocabulary. 20 pts +20 -Photos and video are placed in appropriate places in the paper. 15pts +15 <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 255);"> Total Points: 240/260 = 92 A- Great job!!