Children’s Day (Kodomo no hi)

Year 8 Japanese classes had an opportunity to learn about Children’s Day in Japan. In the class, students learnt and discussed what, when and how Children’s Day is celebrated in Japan and why it is significant. Students also made a bilingual poster introducing Children’s Day in English and Japanese decorating with Koinobori in origami papers. Students thrived to learn about Japanese culture and enjoyed the cultural activities so much!

Children’s Day (Kodomo no hi) is a celebration for boys and girls on the 5th of May each year to wish all children happiness and prosperity. Family fly carp streamers called Koinobori from flagpoles outside the house, and display a warrior’s helmet called Kabuto and warrior dolls called Mushaningyou in the alcove. 

Kind Regards 

Matsufuji Sensei 

Japanese Teacher