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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

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japanese culture for kids

Japanese Holidays

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)

Makeni Neko

(Beckoning Cat or Welcoming Cat)

maneki neko

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.

maneki neko key-ring
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

Martial Arts

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

Learn about Japan - 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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