Inside Panel (1)
Welcome to ______
(20 Points)
In this panel of your brochure, you want to capture the traveler’s imagination while introducing them to your destination with vivid descriptions that make them want to see this part of Japan first hand.
- Location of your destination in Japan including which island it is on, and whether it is north, south, east, west or central on that island.
- Description and names of this destination’s most interesting geographical features such as mountains, rivers, sea, plains, hot springs, volcanoes, caves, islands, etc.
- Climate, seasons, (this varies widely from areas of cold winters and heavy snowfall in the north to sub-tropical climates in the south). Advise readers of the best times of year to visit this destination.
Use your own words!
- Include photographs to illustrate some of the key things described in the text.
Inside Panel (2)
What to See in ______
(20 Points)
In this panel, you will arouse your traveler’s curiosity with information aboutthe history and culture that make this area unique, fascinating and well-worth visiting. Search throughout your prefecture for 3 famous attractions such as a:
- classical garden
- medieval castle
- Buddhist temple
- Shinto shrine
- museum
- tea ceremony pavilion
- open air market place
Write a brief description of each of your attractions including key information such as age, size, historical importance and why it is worth visiting.
Use your own words!
Include 1 photograph of each attraction if possible.
Inside Panel (3)
(20 Points)
In this panel, you will describe traditions, festivals and celebrations of the seasons that are important in this area of Japan. Include the dates and locations of events, and give any interesting background information you can find. Use rich, descriptive language to help your readers understand why these traditions, festivals and celebrations are “must-see”events.
Use your own words!
Include at least 3 photographs.
Front / Inside Cover
(folds inside)
(10 Points)
Insert a map of the prefecture.
Resources
List of web sites and other sources of information you used to create the brochure.
Back Cover
(Back of brochure)
(20 Points)
This panel will feature traditional arts and/or cuisine (foods) of your destination. Choose the ones that interest you most, and hook your readers with a selection of photographs and captions that give just enough information to make them want to see for themselves.
Use your own words!
Art forms you feature might be:
- ceramics
- weaving
- lacquer ware
- fabric dying or painting
- traditional toys
- tea ceremony sweets
- paper making
- Kabuki theatre
- Noh theatre
- sword making
- traditional music
Front / Outside Cover
(10 Points)
Brochure Title which names the destination you have chosen.
Font should be large; but, the names must be able to fit inside your margins.
If you want to write the name in Kanji in addition to the Romaji name, leave some space to hand write it in after printing. Practice writing the kanji before writing it on your brochure.
You MUST have at least one photograph on the front cover.
You must include,
“Created by ______”
(your first, last name)