As part of the Embassy's efforts to foster understanding of Japanese society, culture and daily life, the JICC are happy to provide teachers with a wide range of information and authentic Japanese items to support Japan-related activities in schools.

Download Free Resources

1. Explore Japan is a comprehensive guide to Japan. The contents are based on information available on the Kids Web Japan website, which aims to introduce Japan to school children.
   
   Explore Japan is currently out of stock
   
   Click on the cover of Explore Japan to download the file.
   
   

   Explore Japan contains information on the following :   Map of Japan; Nature and Climate; Regions of Japan; Housing, Food and Clothes; Schools; Outside the Classroom; Language; Annual Calendar; History; Culture; Sports; The Imperial Family; National Flag and National Anthem; Government; International Relations; Economy and Industry; Protecting the Environment

   
   
2. Maps of Japan
   
   Colour maps showing mountains & rivers and the 47 prefectures.
   
   Black and white maps of the whole of Japan, Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu.
   
   
   

3. Japan Now Z-cards
   

   Downloadable Japan Now contains a quiz and useful facts and images to enable young people to learn about Japan in a fun and accessible way.   Japan Now is available to download here.

   
   
4. Other Free Resources
   
   Culture etc.:
   The Japan Society, a charity which encourages Japan-related educational activities, has a wealth of resources to support those teaching about Japan.
   
   Language:
   Resources for those teaching Japanese are available from the Japan Foundation London Language Centre.

Borrow Artefacts Sets

There are sets of Japanese artefacts available for loan from the JICC. These sets provide an opportunity for students to get a feel for Japan and they are ideal for "Japan Days" or supplementing lessons/projects on Japan.

For details on borrowing a set please click here.