Host a Japan Day - Information Pack
Are you hosting a Japan Day or looking for ideas of fun Japan-related activities for a culture day at your school or in your local community?
This information pack is filled with all the essential information you need to know to be able to host your Japan Day, so that you can engage participants of all ages in learning about Japan with a range of interactive and immersive cultural activities!
The pack includes information and activities that cover a range of topics, including origami, manga, Japanese language, haiku, and more - there's something for everyone! With links to useful resources and materials, the activities are easy to set-up and easy to adapt to suit a range of learners.
Download the Japan Day Organiser Information Pack - PDF (1.4 MB) here.
Additional Resources
The following links will take you to other resource pages on our website that could be useful for you when organising a Japan Day.
- The Japan Activity Chest contains over 50 authentic traditional and modern Japanese artefacts and comprehensive teacher’s notes.
- Apply for a volunteer to visit your school with our Japan in Your Classroom scheme. Our volunteers will introduce aspects of Japanese life and culture, and share Japan-related skills with your class.
- Use the Access to Experts database to find a cultural expert to run a cultural session – from origami to calligraphy and more!
The Japan Society Education team offers support, guidance, and expertise for teachers and schools looking to introduce Japan into the classroom. If you can't find what you are looking for on our website, please feel free to get in touch, and a member of the Education team will be happy to help - Contact Education Team