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.

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

34-slide Powerpoint with activities, sources, images, questions and information covering the history of the Rise of Japanese Militarism up until and including WWII. Should cover 2-4 whole lessons. Includes: - Militarism (what is it?) - Japan after WWI - Japan’s strategy for dealing with the Depression - Natural resources (what they had and what they needed) - Invasion of Manchuria 1931 - The ‘Rape of Nanking’ - The move into South East Asia - The attack on the United States - Pearl Harbor (Attack and significance) - Japan's threat to Australia

OCR Russia 1894-1941 Lesson the Russo-Japanese War Looking at Causes, Reasons for Defeat and Impact on Nicholas, part of the mini unit of work: Causes of 1905 Revolution. Ideally you have access to the chapter from “A People’s Tragedy” Orlando Figes Chaper “First Blood” which I cannot include for Copyright reasons but if not, you can still use the worksheet in combination with the slides or the textbook for the students to do Causes, Reasons for defeat and consequences.

Interactive activity to help students learn and practice Japanese vocabulary.

Fans of Japanese culture, anime or manga will love this lesson exploring how to write your non-Japanese name in Japanese. You don’t need to know any Japanese to be able to deliver this, as all the rules and information are laid out on the slides. The lesson looks at borrowed words and the Katakana alphabet which is used for non-native Japanese words, including names. It explores borrowed words in English to help clarify what this means in Japanese - there is a quiz to help this become clear.

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!

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 sheet to show children the vocabulary for saying the colours in Japanese.

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.

a powerpoint on some common expressions & days of the week using both hiragana and Kanji characters. There is also a quick recap of Kanji numbers at the end. The powerpoint starts off with some Japanese words in English and a few views of Tokyo.

Powerpoint includes different activities based around Japanese art: 1. Creating a name panel (with student examples) using website to translate into Japanese symbols 2. Origami tasks to make a collective origami wall 3. Drawing from origami 4. Koi Carp wind sock (I used rice paper to make) template included

A 90-page beginner Japanese vocabulary workbook teaching 240 essential words and expressions through Kana, Romaji, English, recognition and active recall practice. Designed for beginner Japanese learners, this structured printable resource moves beyond simply reading vocabulary lists. Learners first meet vocabulary with Kana, Romaji and English meanings, then progressively reduce support through recognition, recall, application and review activities. The workbook itself describes this progression as Learn → Recognize → Recall → Apply/Read → Review. The resource covers 240 beginner Japanese words and expressions. Native Japanese vocabulary is presented primarily in Hiragana, with conventional loanwords in Katakana. Romaji is used as temporary reading support and is reduced during later recognition, recall and mixed-review activities. Kanji is not taught in this workbook. Learners practise vocabulary across practical beginner themes including greetings and essentials, questions and useful words, people and family, numbers and quantities, time and calendar vocabulary, home and daily life, food and drinks, common verbs, transport and places, shopping and money, body and health, school and work, common adjectives and colours, and nature and everyday nouns. The resource includes vocabulary such as greetings, weekdays, household objects, food and drink, everyday verbs and useful descriptive language. Activities include matching Japanese vocabulary to English meanings, choosing the correct Kana, English-to-Kana recall, Kana-to-English recall and confidence checking. Later pages move into cumulative and mixed-category practice, including Kana recognition, Katakana loanword recognition, category sorting and mixed Japanese-to-English and English-to-Kana retrieval. The workbook can support Japanese lessons, tutoring, homeschool learning, revision and independent study. Teachers can select individual pages for vocabulary introduction, retrieval practice or review, while learners can also work through the complete sequence independently. Learning objectives Learners practise: recognising essential beginner Japanese vocabulary written in Kana connecting Japanese words with their English meanings using Romaji as temporary reading support retrieving Kana from English prompts retrieving meanings from Japanese prompts distinguishing and recognising familiar Katakana loanwords reviewing vocabulary across mixed categories identifying vocabulary that needs further practice Files included Two printable PDF versions are supplied: A4 PDF — 90 pages US Letter PDF — 90 pages Both versions contain the same learning material. Answer keys are included for the workbook exercises, including the later application activities. This is a digital printable resource. No physical product is supplied.

Illustrated time line and labelling/matching activity.

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.

This 50-sound chart is a fun learning tool that combines coloring and tracing hiragana characters, allowing children to enjoy learning the basics of Japanese writing while coloring. It makes practicing hiragana both engaging and educational. While designed for young children learning Japanese, this product is also suitable for adults studying Japanese, international Japanese schools, or children learning Japanese as a second language. Print on A4 paper, cut along the thin lines, and use as individual cards or bind them with a ring to create a personalized hiragana book. Please note: This product is a digital download only. Colored pencils are not included.

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.

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