If you have any queries about the JIYC scheme, please contact our Education Officer:
Japan In Your Classroom (JIYC) - School Visits
Our Japan in Your Classroom (JIYC) scheme has been running since 1991 and continues to be one of our core activities. Under the scheme, Japanese volunteers visit primary and secondary schools to introduce aspects of Japanese life and culture, and share Japan-related skills.
If your class is doing a project on Japan or you simply wish to add a multicultural dimension to your regular teaching, a visit from a JIYC volunteers will provide your pupils with a first-hand experience of Japanese culture. Our JIYC volunteers come equipped with a range of authentic Japanese artefacts, reflecting traditional and modern aspects of everyday life. Most importantly, they know Japan from the inside out.
The JIYC scheme is made possible thanks to the wonderful work of Japanese volunteers, who form groups in the areas in which they live. The Japan Society arranges for group members to make visits together to local primary and secondary schools in order to give children an introduction to Japan.
If your school is located outside Greater London area, please contact our team to check if we have volunteers in your area before submitting a visit request.
For schools requesting visit for a large number of students, please also email our team first to check availability.
The Japan Society is committed to promoting the welfare of all children and young people it works with; see our safeguarding policy.
Teaching Resources
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The Japan Project (KS1 & KS2)
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Kamishibai: Taa-chan's Oshogatsu (New Year)
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Festivals & Seasonal Celebrations