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Students read the interview article about Ramen Hakubutsukan and learn about ramen, which is so popular in Japan that it is called national food. Students also learn about the objective and the effort of the Ramen Hakubutsukan that was built aiming at the revitalization of Shin Yokohama. This resource also provides an opportunity to deepen students’ knowledge of Japanese history through research about the Showa era.

Students will read the interview article of Mr Nomura, who blogs about vending machines in Japan. They will also make a comparison with those in their own country, and discuss the reasons why there are so many in Japan, then reflect on what that says about Japanese society.

The learners will read an article that Japanese high school students are discussing about their attitudes towards fashion. After reading the text, the learners will write and share their questions, preferences and opinions about fashion within the group.

Students engage with the prefectures and make up of Japan; uncovering the unique specialities of each prefecture in an appealing way through the Kewpie character mascots.