Year 5 Japanese Culture Day

From sushi making to traditional tea drinking, the students had a great time learning about different aspects of Japanese life.

The students were taught how to prepare and roll sushi, they were fascinated by the precision and care that went into making each piece and were proud to have made their own sushi rolls. In addition to the food, the students also had the opportunity to try traditional Japanese tea. They learned about the art of tea drinking and the important role it plays in Japanese hospitality. The students were amazed by the beautiful tea ceremony and enjoyed the opportunity to participate in this special tradition. They then had the chance to learn about traditional Japanese art. They learned how to draw cherry blossom trees, which are an important symbol of Japanese culture. They also had the opportunity to create their own traditional Japanese fans. The final two activities were the Japanese language workshop and the Japanese maths problems. Here they learned how to write their names in Japanese and also had fun solving Japanese math problems, which challenged their logical and analytical skills.

In addition to the various workshops and activities, the students were also treated to a special presentation by a famous Japanese calligraphy artist, Yoshikawa Juichi. He was born in 1949 in Hiroshima, Japan and has been practicing calligraphy for over 50 years. He demonstrated the art of calligraphy and explained the history and significance of this ancient Japanese art form. The children were mesmerised by the beauty and precision of Mr. Yoshikawa’s brush strokes. He then explained the deeper understanding of the cultural and artistic significance of calligraphy in Japan. He has also kindly donated the artwork he created to the school, which we can’t wait to put up! The visit by the calligraphy artist was a truly memorable experience for everyone involved and added an extra layer of excitement and inspiration to the already incredible Japanese Culture Day at our school.

As a school, we would like to extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to the Japanese Embassy and the Ambassador’s wife for their invaluable support in making our Japanese Culture Day such a memorable and educational experience for our students. We are especially grateful for their efforts in organising the visit by the renowned calligraphy artist, Yoshikawa Juichi, whose presentation on the art of calligraphy was the highlight of the day.

Overall, Japanese Culture Day was a huge success. The students had a great time learning about Japanese culture and were inspired by the beauty and uniqueness of this fascinating country. They left the day with a deeper appreciation for the culture and people of Japan, and a greater understanding of the world around them.

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