In addition to textbook lessons and exams, there are many activities in class that allow students to learn about Japanese culture in a fun atmosphere.
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New Year Calligraphy
New Year Calligraphy
In Japan, people write their first calligraphy of the year, known as "kakizome," during New Year's. We preserve each student's annual work and display it on the wall for everyone to admire.
Japanese Traditional Toys
Japanese Traditional Toys
We borrow traditional Japanese toys and games from the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association to introduce these items to the students. They get to play with traditional toys such as kendama, daruma otoshi, and fukuwarai.
Vocabulary Games
Vocabulary Games
At the end of each vocabulary and lesson, we let students play custom-made Dobble cards and team competition games to enhance their memory and foster growth through play.
Cooking Lesson
Cooking Lesson
At the end of the semester, we let students make simple Japanese dishes that don’t require fire, such as takoyaki and mochi.
Japanese Festivals
Japanese Festivals
During different festivals like New Year, Hina Matsuri, and Christmas, we not only supplement relevant Japanese cultural knowledge but also arrange hands-on activities for students to experience what they learn in class. For example, when introducing sumo culture in Lesson 6, we have students make paper sumo and play games with them during their free time.
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