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Kodomo no hi: Children's Day Celebration
LessonA lesson plan with songs and craft activities for Children's Day (kodomo no hi), celebrated every May 5.
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Haiku Poems Across the Seasons
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Are the Japanese People Religious?
EssayProfessor Helen Hardacre analyzes the question of whether the Japanese are religious through historic and cultural lenses.
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Japanese Paper Drama Tradition: Kamishibai
LessonChildren learn about the history of kamishibai, a type of Japanese storytelling, and work in small groups to create their own to illustrate and perform for the class.
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Radio Exercises
LessonLearn about Japanese radio exercises, commonly taught in elementary school and used throughout all levels of education, and how to incorporate these into your classroom as a way to keep your students refreshed and alert.
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The Many Faces of Kamishibai (Japanese Paper Theater): Past, Present, and Future
EssayDr. Tara M. McGowan explores the past, present, and future of Kamishibai, Japanese Paper Theater.
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Integrating Kamishibai Performance across the Curriculum
LessonDr. Tara McGowan looks at useful and accessible ways to integrate kamishibai (Japanese paper theater) into the classroom in this fun and interactive lesson plan.
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Education and Budo
EssayMichael Wert, Associate Professor, Marquette University examines the Budō in Japanese education discusses potential ethical problems that might arise.
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The Strange and Weird Creatures of Japanese Yokai
EssayAll sorts of strange creatures and weird monsters populate the folklore of Japan. Known by a variety of terms, including bakemono, obake, and most common today, yōkai, they are associated with myth, folktale, and local legend.
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New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
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