Setsubun is celebrated on the 2nd of February in Japan. There are two customs that Japanese people do to celebrate this day. Mamemaki: Means bean throwing. In homes family members dress up as Oni (ogres) and the younger people in the household will throw beans. The Oni are meant to be bad luck so throwing […]
Category: Craft
Make a Japanese house
In these videos you can learn about all the different rooms in a Japanese house and how to make your own paper popup house. This activity goes great with the Family and Home lesson on this website. Genkan – Entrance Washitsu – Japanese room Daidokoro – Kitchen Ofuro – Bathroom
TORADOSHI Year of the Tiger
Information Activities 1. Draw the kanji for toradoshi Try copying this kanji that is used in toradoshi. 2. Easy pop-up card Video Template Download Video Template Download
Manga Drawing
Shonen (boys) manga Shojo (girls) manga Template Files
Teru Teru Bozu
When children in Japan want the rain to stop they will make Teru Teru Bozu dolls. Here is a video with instructions. You will need:* Two pieces of tissue paper.* Scissors* A marker/texta
Year of the mouse front cover
In honour of the year of the mouse here is an instructional video on how to draw like an old Japanese painting and imitate the simple brush stroke designs with a mouse motif. You will need:* A piece of paper/empty page in your book.* Something to draw/paint with.