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!
Daruma Dolls
Learn all about these little dolls, designed to help when you are hoping for a
wish to come true, and then make your own wishes with the help of our little
printable booklets!
Daruma Dolls
NEW!
Kokeshi Dolls
Kokeshi dolls are very cute traditional wooden dolls, beautifully painted. We
have some really lovely kokeshi doll printables this year, including a kokeshi
paper doll which you can print, colour and assemble, as well as notecards,
writing paper and bookmarks.
Kokeshi Dolls
NEW!
The Japanese celebrate Children's Day on 5th May with
various colourful traditions and fun. Find out all about it at our
Children's Day page, and enjoy our Children's Day colouring pages,
puzzles, printables and crafts.
Children's Day
(Japan) Lots NEW!
Maneki Neko is a common Japanese ceramic figure which
is thought to bring good luck. Learn all about him and why many shops
and restaurants have one on display, and print out and make your own
Maneki Neko key-ring.
Maneki Neko
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. Learn about sumo wrestling, print
out our colouring page, or print, colour and assemble our sumo wrestlers!
Sumo Wrestling
Lots NEW!
colour this “Letter K – Karate” page
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/colouring-pages/interactive-alphabet/letter-k/karate.html
More Karate colouring pages
http://www.dltk-kids.com/t/sports/bposterkarate1.htm
http://www.dltk-kids.com/t/sports/bposterkarate2.htm
More About Japan
Colouring page of little girl in traditional Japanese costume
http://www.sakunet.ne.jp/~hayaka1/nurie27.html NEW!
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