Winter Food in Japan
Hotpots, Christmas cake, osechi, mochi, yakiimo, and more - learn all about some of Japan's most iconic and popular winter foods and dishes in this resource suitable for Key Stages 1, 2, and 3!
In this lesson, pupils will watch a short video and learn about some of Japan's popular winter dishes and associated holidays and celebrations, such as New Year and Christmas. The resource includes activities suitable for the appropriate Key Stage, including a worksheet that pupils will fill in whilst watching the video and presentation, as well as a match-up activity sheet where pupils must match the names of the winter food to the definition.
Please note that the PowerPoint Presentation is in Read-Only format, which will allow you to present the slideshow but not edit. For teachers who need editable version of any of the presentations for their classroom teaching, please contact us at education@japansociety.org.uk.
Key Stages 1 and 2
Download all KS1 & KS2 lesson resources (Zip File 23.5 MB) or see below for individual resources.
Learning Objective
- To learn about popular foods and seasonal dishes associated with winter and winter celebrations in Japan.
Lesson Duration: 30 - 50 minutes
Lesson Materials
Activities and Worksheets
- Activity 1 - Video Worksheet - PDF (256 KB)
- Activity 1 - Video Worksheet [simplified] - PDF (269 KB)
- Activity 2 - Match-Up Worksheet - PDF (245 KB)
- Activity 2 - Match-Up Worksheet [with pictures] - PDF (331 KB)
- Extension Activity - Example Letter - PDF (246 KB)
Key Stage 3
Download all KS3 lesson resources (Zip File 24 MB) or see below for individual resources.
Learning Objectives
- To learn about popular foods and seasonal dishes associated with winter and winter celebrations in Japan.
- To learn about the significance of New Year in Japan and the foods eaten at this time.
Lesson Duration: 40 - 50 minutes
Lesson Materials
Activities and Worksheets
Additional Resources
A separate Summer Food resource for KS1/KS2/KS3 is also currently in development - coming soon!