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Online Resources
The Japan Society has a range of free online resources to engage and inspire students and support teaching about Japan. Most resources are designed so they can be used without specialist equipment, or can be used in conjunction with our physical Loan Resources.
You can Search Resources by Subject, Key Stage, Age, Resource Type or Keyword or browse all the materials under the search function box. Resource topics include: manga, cultural festivals, traditional storytelling and more.
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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
Using the NHS ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ (Connect, Be Active, Keep Learning, Take Notice and Give) pupils will explore the concept of wellbeing and how it might be improved through engagement with the events, customs and celebrations of Japan.
Festivals & Seasonal Events
Japan has a number of unique festivals and seasonal celebrations throughout the year. Select one below, or see all festival resources >>
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Setsubun - Marking the Arrival of Spring (February)
Soroban: The Japanese Abacus
Soroban, the Japanese abacus, provides a visual and tangible tool which allows students to see and manipulate a physical representation of abstract numbers.
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.