1. This document summarizes a Japanese lesson for beginners on hiragana characters including "sa" and "za" strokes and introducing oneself in Japanese.
2. It includes tracing practice of the "sa" column, vocabulary drills, and templates for simple self-introductions including greeting, name, nationality, occupation, and interests.
3. The next lesson will cover the "ta" column, conversation practice, and a student presentation on life in Japan.