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Connections with Japan

Dr. Sachiko Murphy, a Japanese native and teacher of the Japanese language, presents four topics that she covers in her own classes: Sumou, Sushi, Manga, and Kabuki. The purpose of the videos is to provide students with an opportunity to learn about Japan and the Japanese people. The videos are designed for grades 3-8 although they would be appropriate for older students and educators as well. Each video is approximately 15 minutes in length.

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  • Connections with Japan: Sumou Play Video

    Connections with Japan: Sumou

    Sachiko Murphy covers aspects of sumou wrestling, sumou's cultural significance, and how matches are conducted. Then she shows two students how to make origami sumou wrestlers, name their wrestlers and ...

  • Connections with Japan: Kabuki Play Video

    Connections with Japan: Kabuki

    Sachiko Murphy talks about the history of kabuki theater, then two of her students prepare for a kabuki performance. Sachiko Murphy also demonstrates how to dress someone in a kimono and shows examples ...

  • Connections with Japan: Sushi Play Video

    Connections with Japan: Sushi

    Sachiko Murphy explains types of sushi, it's origins, and it's cultural connections. Then she shows her student, Carin, how to make sushi, discusses the ingredients involved, and explains the Japanese ...

  • Connections with Japan: Manga Play Video

    Connections with Japan: Manga

    Sachiko Murphy talks about the art of manga, its history, and styles of manga animation.

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