Open the paper and roll it into a cylinder. Make these cuts every 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart. Now help the children make a row of parallel cuts with safety scissors, from the folded edge up to the line. Draw a line (about 1-inch) down the open edge. Take a sheet of construction paper and fold it in half lengthwise. The children wear new clothes and gifts of coins are given.Ĭelebrate the Japanese New Year in your classroom with these activities: Homes are decorated ,and greeting cards are sent. Preparations include a thorough housecleaning before New Year’s Eve so good spirits will not be swept away. The Japanese New Year begins on January 1st and lasts for three days. As they end the day, the Japanese people will say Sayonara which means good-bye and sleep well. In the bedroom, children sleep on thick, quilt-like mattresses on the floor. Winding down the day at home, the Japanese people take off their shoes at the front door. All children practice the traditional art of self-defense, Karate and Judo. Japanese children love to play sports such as volleyball, golf, swimming, and tennis just like Americans do however, the most popular sports are baseball and wrestling (Sumo). The robe has long, flowing sleeves ties at the waist, and is made of beautiful colorful fabrics. The traditional garment, a robe, worn by Japanese boys and girls is called a kimono. Children eat many vegetables and bean curd and drink green tea. Rice is served with all meals, and the Japanese people use chopsticks to pick up their food, just like the Chinese people. The Japanese families love to eat fish, especially raw fish called sushi. Most foods are imported, but fishing is quite popular in the Pacific Ocean. This island country is very hilly and mountainous, not leaving much land for farming. You can compare the land area of Japan to the size of California although they have about five times as many people as the state. The word Japan and the red circle on the country’s flag means “land of the rising sun.” The beautiful white and red flag is flying proudly. Take a little pretend trip to Japan, making the first stop the capital city of Tokyo. You can do little celebrations in the classroom with activities that reinforce Dolls' Day, Boy’s Day, and the Japanese New Year, which is like a birthday for all. Japan has several special days just for children. Children learn to respect and appreciate the differences among people by learning about the life, customs, and celebrations in different lands.
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