The kimono is the national dress of Japan. Traditionally made of silk, it is a beautiful, long dress with wide sleeves. This resource enables children to design their own kimono using Japanese patterned paper and a collage technique. Children need to cut or tear the patterned papers and then glue them onto the kimono template.Once dry the kimono can be cut out and displayed. This is a fun and engaging activity that produces individual and creative results. This resource has been used with children aged 4 -7 but could be suitable for other age groups too. This resource includes: A kimono template 10 different Japanese pattern papers

Illustrated time line and labelling/matching activity.

This engaging worksheet is perfect for international school students learning to count Japanese yen coins and practice addition. By adding up various combinations of yen coins, students will enhance their skills in counting currency and calculating totals under 1000 yen. This resource is an excellent way to reinforce practical math skills and familiarize young learners with Japanese money.

Bring history to life with this engaging 16-slide presentation that introduces students to the fascinating world of the samurai in medieval Japan. Whether you’re launching a unit on feudal societies or looking to enrich your lessons on world history, this resource offers an accessible and thorough overview of the samurai’s evolving role in Japanese culture. What’s Included: A 16-slide PowerPoint presentation (or Google Slides-compatible format) Clear, age-appropriate content explaining: The origins and rise of the samurai class The samurai’s role in feudal Japanese society Key responsibilities, values, and the Bushido code Historical context and major developments over time The decline of the samurai and their legacy today Visuals, vocabulary, and discussion prompts to support comprehension and engagement Benefits for Teachers and Students: Saves prep time with a ready-to-use, well-organized resource Encourages critical thinking through reflection questions and classroom discussion opportunities Offers students a strong understanding of how the samurai shaped Japanese society and cultural identity Supports visual learners with high-quality images and structured slide design Curriculum Fit: This presentation aligns with middle and high school world history or social studies standards related to feudalism, medieval societies, and non-Western civilizations. It’s an excellent companion for units exploring comparative social structures, cultural values, and military traditions across time and place.

Looking for a ready-to-use, visually engaging resource to help your students grasp the foundations of early Japanese history? This 15-slide presentation is designed to give students a clear chronological understanding of Japan’s early development while encouraging them to think critically about the changes and continuities that shaped the era. What’s Included: A 15-slide PowerPoint presentation covering key moments in early Japanese history Visually organized timelines and key terms to aid comprehension Thought-provoking questions embedded throughout the presentation to spark discussion Opportunities for student reflection on historical patterns and themes Topics Covered Include: The origins of Japanese civilization Early influences from China and Korea The role of Shinto and Buddhism The rise of the Yamato clan Political and cultural developments in the Asuka and Nara periods Continuities in social structure and governance Benefits for Teachers: Saves prep time with a classroom-ready resource Supports visual learners with organized, easy-to-follow slides Encourages critical thinking with embedded prompts Easily adaptable for whole-class instruction, small group work, or independent study Benefits for Students: Builds chronological understanding of early Japanese history Strengthens skills in identifying historical change and continuity Promotes engagement through clear visuals and focused content Curriculum Fit: This presentation is ideal for middle or high school world history or global studies courses. It aligns with standards that emphasize historical thinking skills, including chronology, comparison, and causation.

The month of May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In Japan, Kodomo no hi, or “Children’s Day,” is celebrated every year on May 5. It is a day set aside to respect children’s personalities and to celebrate their happiness. Koinobori, or cloth carp streamers, are flown on poles outside of public buildings and private houses to bring luck and good fortune to the children inside. In Japanese culture, the carp symbolizes courage and strength because of its ability to swim up a waterfall. The children will create and hang their own colorful carp-shaped koinobori flags from a cherry blossom branch and watch as their tails fly in the air. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

This Fantastic ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity Worksheet (3 PDF Printable Pages) on “Jujutsu Kaisen - Sorcery Fight” (Japanese Manga and Anime; origins and background + plot, setting and characters + success and legacy) is great to train Language skills in English (reading comprehension + writing skills). Ideal participants for this ESL EFL Activity are English Foreign Students at High School and Middle School (7th - 12th Grade; teens). Newcomers or any English Language Learner can be more than suitable for this ESL Activity! This Product can also be Great for English Second Language Centers or any ESL tutor around the world. This ESL Reading Activity on “Jujutsu Kaisen - Sorcery Fight” (Japanese Manga and Anime; origins and background + plot, setting and characters + success and legacy) can be great for Intermediate Advanced English as a Second Language Learners. This Stimulating ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity (PDF printable English language learners worksheets; 3 Pages) includes: a Text on “Jujutsu Kaisen - Sorcery Fight” (Japanese Manga and Anime; origins and background + plot, setting and characters + success and legacy) 17 Text-related Questions (with space for answers) 3 Essay Prompts (writing an essay on your own personal opinion on “Jujutsu Kaisen”; whether you have ever heard of it or not, whether you have ever watched it or not, whether you liked it or not and why and whether you would ever like to watch it + writing an essay on another influential animated series; describing it and comparing it to “Jujutsu Kaisen” + pretending to spend a day in the imaginary world of “Jujutsu Kaisen” and to describe this imaginary experience in a page of diary)

LI: to learn about different aspects of japanese culture. discusses in depth different aspects of japanese culture - dress, food, festivals, currency etc. this can be used as a stand alone lesson or as part of a japanese topic (as I did)

A one-off Manga art lesson - for Year 7 - but could be used for year 6/8 - or adapt for younger/older pupils. Creating a Manga character.

This presentation was created to support pupils undertaking a KS3 Art project on globalisation. It investigates a range of information on manga and anime, including: - Popularity inside and outside Japan - Eyes in manga - Examples of manga's visual language, e.g. sweat drops and popping veins - The different types of manga (shonen, shojo, josei and kodomomuke) - The artwork of Akira Toriyama This was originally used alongside an Moodle-based self-marking quiz for assessment purposes. Unfortunately it is not possible to upload backup files of Moodle activities, but hopefully the presentation itself will be of use and interest.

Conditions in POW camps

a powerpoint to introduce Japanese to a Yr7 class. Starting with a short ‘what do you already know section?’, saying hello/goodbye & numbers 1 to 5 using a combination of romanji, hiragana é kanji characters.

An introduction to the Japanese language and culture that I made for my secondary school Japanese club. It covers introductory phrases, an outline of the three alphabets of Japanese (hiragana, katakana and kanji), simple questions and answers, numbers and a bit of calligraphy using hiragana. Contains a 58 slide PowerPoint and Hiragana/Katakana handouts.

A really great task linked to Japanes Culture. This can be used for an art club or KS3 lessons. This resource includes PowerPoint presentation and a bank of silhouette images for pupils to copy.

A two-minute thirty second reading on a topical issue.

This resource is aimed at KS2 / KS3 students. It includes a powerpoint with links to example videos as well as a match up worksheet and gap fill, both in word document format. Intended for delivery across 2 lessons.

Complete lesson - All resources required for lesson are attached in the PowerPoint. This includes YouTube links in the notes and worksheets. PowerPoint is self explanatory and lesson can be taught without adaptation. AFL and differentiation throughout.

This lesson was made by me when I realised there was A) no mention of this event in the textbook in my History Department and B) The Students had no idea - even vaguely- about this. I think this is too important to NOT teach - SO I made this resource. Enjoy!

Sino-Japanese War - WWII - InterWar Years - War in Asia. A full lesson focusing on the Sino-Japanese War. A great lesson for all KS3 / possibly KS4 students. Suitable for both British curriculum and the international curriculum. Attached is a great learning resource - very straight forward and easy to use. All resources are included for a full lesson. A great supplement to which ever textbook you are using and exam board studying. No specific exam board is mentioned or needed. Excellent for PGCE students / NQTs / non-specialists as all the work has been done for you. Thanks for stopping by! :) Key Stage 3 MYP Individuals and Societies History Sino - Japanese War China Japan Marco Polo Bridge incident Nanjing / Nanking Massacre

A lovely lesson to finish the Japanese Unit of Work. - differentiated objectives - a variety of learning activities - good scaffold resources - clear development for progression.