Seventh graders explore the four seasons (きせつ, kisetsu) in Japanese — はる (haru, spring), なつ (natsu, summer), あき (aki, autumn), ふゆ (fuyu, winter) — and the beloved traditions of each, from cherry-blossom viewing to summer festivals and winter hot springs.
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Japan celebrates all four seasons! What are they called, and what special traditions belong to each?
Project this and tap each. Have students explore the four Japanese seasons and their traditions.
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Japan celebrates all four seasons — what are they and their traditions?
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Aligned to the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages (Novice-Mid).
Explore seasonal traditions.
Explore cultural practices (hanami).
Connect to seasons & nature.
Compare seasons & customs.
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Have students name their favorite season in Japanese and one tradition from it. A printable Japanese seasons sheet is in the World Languages library.
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