Kids Web Japan is a helpful supplement to teachers’ Japanese language program, or for families wanting to learn about Japan. It provides a wide range of information about Japan, from basic facts to descriptions of Japanese lifestyle, culture, and traditions. There are also beginner language activities, as well as hiragana and katakana charts with sounds.
Structure and features
The 'Kids Web Japan' website is organised into 3 main sections:
- play - games, quizzes and 'virtual culture' activities
- learn - information about Japan's geography, manga, technology and language
- try - virtual access to tours, arts and recipes
For older students, Web Japan offers similar experiences with content more suited to secondary learning.
For teachers
This site presents opportunities for teachers to develop inquiry questions which encourage students to explore the information on the site and develop investigations which build their intercultural understanding.
