The Japan Society

Japan's Seasons

Subject: Other Topics
Level: Key Stage 1
Age: 5-7 years
Resource Type: Activities / Presentations / Lesson Plans

Japan has four distinct seasons and each one is celebrated for the unique joys it brings. Use this lesson to introduce the particular foods, celebrations and pastimes associated with spring, summer, autumn and winter in Japan. 

This visual resource is recommended for KS1. Download All Lesson Resources, or see below for more information. 

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

Learning Objectives 

  • To learn what spring, summer, autumn, and winter in Japan are like
  • To identify key features of the four seasons in Japan 

Resources  

Japan's Seasons Lesson Plan – PDF  
Japan's Seasons Presentation - PPT (55MB) 
Activity Picture Cards - PDF
Activity Challenge Cards (Text only) - PDF

Additional Resources  

Learn more about Japan's seasonal festivals and celebrations