Learning about Japanese Culture
The more we explored the internet, the more we found
to be fascinated by about Japanese traditions and culture. We have
shared some of our findings below and hope that you enjoy them too! We
have printables, craft ideas and jigsaws as well as links to other
websites - so you can find out about everything from sushi to sumo
wrestling!
Japanese Holidays
Maneki Neko, the Beckoning Cat
Martial Arts
Sumo Wrestling
Traditional Japanese Games
Coming Soon!
Traditional Japanese folk tales
Coming Soon!

The Japanese celebrate Children's Day on 5th May with
various colorful traditions and fun. Find out all about it at our
Children's Day page, and enjoy our Children's Day coloring pages,
puzzles, printables and crafts.
Children's Day
(Japan)
(Beckoning Cat
or Welcoming Cat)

Maneki Neko is a common Japanese ceramic figure which
is thought to bring good luck. If the cat's right paw is raised it is
supposed to attract money; if the left paw if raised it is supposed to
attract customers. You will therefore often see these figures in shops,
restaurants and other businesses. If you visit Japan you will be able to
buy Maneki Neko piggy banks and key-rings.

Print and make our
Maneki Neko key-ring
or tassel
Print and make a Maneki Neko doll using a toilet roll
http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/japan/mmanekineko.htm
Here is a super, large, printable Maneki Neko graphic.
You could use it as clipart or perhaps print it and laminate it for a
mobile or display NEW!
http://www.sakunet.ne.jp/~hayaka1/kousaku30.html
Karate craft – use a toilet roll and your printer to make
this karate kid!
http://www.dltk-kids.com/sports/mkarate.html
Color this “Letter K – Karate” page
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/coloring-pages/interactive-alphabet/letter-k/karate.html
More Karate coloring pages
http://www.dltk-kids.com/t/sports/bposterkarate1.htm
http://www.dltk-kids.com/t/sports/bposterkarate2.htm
Sumo Wrestling

Sumo Wrestling is very popular in Japan. Two people
wrestle in a ring, but, because it is a very ancient sport, there is
lots of ceremony and ritual as well.
Professional Sumo wrestlers are often very large! They
grow their hair long and wear it on top of their heads in a top-knot,
and they wear traditional clothes even when they are not wrestling.
Learn more about sumo wrestling
http://tooter4kids.com/Japan/sumo_wrestling.htm
Print, color and cut out your own model sumo wrestlers – including
animal sumo wrestlers too. Gorgeous!
http://nurie.ciao.jp/sumou/sumou.html
A homemade sumo wrestler's costume (not very
comfortable, I'm sure!)
http://members.aol.com/pumpkinave/costumes/sumo.htm
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