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Japan for Kids

Learning about different cultures is always a good thing, and the internet brings so many opportunities for exploring other countries and customs with your children. We have tried on this page to bring you a real mix of activities and links all about Japan for kids, from learning activities to web quests, from photos to quick and easy Japanese-themed crafts, so that you can pick and choose and find something that is just right for your child.

The Japanese celebrate Children's Day on 5th May with various colorful traditions and fun. Find out all about it at our Children's Day page, and enjoy our Children's Day coloring pages, puzzles, printables and crafts.
Children's Day (Japan)


Japan theme craft ideas Lots NEW!
Including a Zen garden, Japanese fan and mobile, and more!

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Learn about Japanese culture
Explore crafts, activities, videos and printables to help you learn all about Japanese culture - from sumo wrestling to sushi!


Japan Theme Jigsaws
Including Japanese dolls, carp kites, kimono, Japanese flag, samurai warrior and origami cranes.


Japan Theme Printables Lots NEW!
We have flags, bookmarks, a carp kite printable craft, pretty writing paper and more.


Origami for Kids
Origami is a traditional Japanese paper folding craft which we have brought right up to date. Try some of our child-friendly origami models!

Traditional Japanese Games Coming Soon!

Traditional Japanese folk tales Coming Soon!

Learn about Japan – General

Lots of printables to accompany a Japan study unit, including worksheets, crosswords etc
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/basics/
social_studies/places/asia/japan/ 

Look at pictures of Japanese money – notes and coins – and compare it to your own currency
http://markun.cs.shinshu-u.ac.jp/olympic/
How/Money/money-e.html 

Learn to count to 20 in Japanese with this clever rap video!

NB: please don't allow your children to browse video storing websites without strict supervision.

A quick introduction to the Japanese language
 
NB: please don't allow your children to browse video storing websites without strict supervision.

Learn about Japan - Geography

Color a Japanese flag

Japanese flag
Try this jigsaw of a Japanese flag

Explore this map of Japan
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mapshells/north_east_asia/japan/japan.htm 

Print this instruction worksheet (for primary kids) on how to write a Haiku poem
http://www.abcteach.com/Contributions/HaikuInfo.htm
 
Here is an outline map of Japan – can you fill in the major cities?
http://www.abcteach.com/japan/map1.htm 

Learn about Japan – Haiku Poetry

Learn all about traditional Haiku poetry here, and enjoy examples.
http://www.toyomasu.com/haiku/ 

Use this printable page for your own Haiku poem
http://www.abcteach.com/japan/poem2.htm 

Learn about Japan - History

One inspiring tale from Japan's recent history is that of a little girl called Sadako Sasaki. It is such a lovely story for children that we have created our own page about Sadako at Activity Village.
Learn more about Sadako Sasaki and the Children's Peace Monument

General Sites about Japan for Kids

This excellent website is a good starting point for your exploration of Japan. We particularly enjoyed the “Sightseeing Guide”, “Native Lingo” (learn some Japanese phrases) and “A Day In The Life” sections
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/hh/goplaces/
main/0,20344,555016,00.html 

Perfect for little kids, here is an explanation of some aspects of Japanese life seen through American eyes. The “School” section is fascinating – challenge your kids to find the differences in their school days!
http://www.sover.net/~johnd/categories.html 

Kids Web Japan is aimed at children aged 10-14 but it is packed full of fun so if you have younger children you might want to explore it with them. The “Folk Legends”, “Hi-Tech”, “Meet The Kids” and “What’s Cool” sections were particularly popular in our house.
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/about/index.html 

A super website for younger children, introducing Japan and Japanese culture. We found lots of broken links, but still enjoyed our visit.
http://tooter4kids.com/Japan/introduction.htm

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