Online Resources

5 Minute Focus Activities

These short and simple craft activities introduce an aspect of Japanese culture, require minimal equipment, and are suitable for all.

Japanese Culture and Wellbeing

Festivals & Seasonal Events

Japan has a number of unique festivals and seasonal celebrations throughout the year. Select one below, or see all festival resources >>

Soroban: The Japanese Abacus

Kamishibai

Kamishibai originates from traditional Japanese street theatre in the form of picture card storytelling. More Kamishibai Information & Resources >>

Radio Taiso

Radio Taiso is a 3 minute exercise routine that has been practised for nearly 100 years in Japan. Fun for children and adults alike, Radio Taiso is commonly used for group warm-ups in Japan and the whole school will participate in the excercises at the beginning of school Sports Day.  

Undokai - Japanese Sports Day

The Japanese Sports Day (undokai in Japanese) is a popular event in the school calendar; it’s a fun-filled day with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. Hold a Japanese Sports Day at school or at home using one of our specially created packs.

Manga

Manga (comics or graphic novels) are a Japanese form of visual storytelling and are increasingly popular outside of Japan. These lessons give students an introduction to the history and cultural significance of Manga in Japan and as an art form.

Haiku

Haiku are a part of Japanese culture which are often mistakenly taught as just a three-line, 5-7-5 syllable poems. These three introductory lessons aim to introduce students to the true essence of haiku through the theme of journeys. 

Ready Steady NihonGO!

Ready Steady NihonGO! (RSN) is an interactive primary language project for teaching Japanese at KS2 level. The scheme comprises ten 45 minute lessons designed to be delivered by a Japanese native speaker working with the class teacher.