Graphic of globe of the earth faded out behind bold Art Makes Me Smart text in various colors. Under this text is black Around the World text in twirly font. Under this text is blue text in the same twirly font saying Japan Supplies and Resources

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Koinobori Fish Project Supplies

Cropped picture on a white background on the side with bold 'Art Makes Me Smart' in various colors with thin black twirly font under it saying 'Make Your Own Koinobori Fish' Under in the same font but larger, the text reads 'Japan'. Under these in thin red text is LILYANDTHISTLE.COM. In the cropped picture is a boy crafting three paper Koi fish. One Koi fish is light pink, the other is blue with a yellow tail, and the third koi fish is orange with a green tail. The pink koi fish has red, blue, purple, yellow, and pink pastel outlines. The blue koi fish has blue, white, and pink outlines. And the orange koi fish has black, green, white, and orange outlines. Each are whole punched near the top with either light blue or dark blue string strung through. This is all done on a dark wood table with a pastel palette, scissors, yarn, hole puncher, and mini flag next to it.
Oil Pastels

Oil Pastels

  • Brilliant colored pastels apply smoothly and blend easily for subtle shades, tints and color mixtures
  • Easy to use for artists of all ages
  • Acid-free pastels are ideal for use on paper, board or canvas
  • More vivid than chalk pastels and more resistant to the effects of humidity for longer-lasting drawings
  • ACMI Certified
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Wood Block Stamp Project Supplies

Cropped picture on a white background on the side with bold 'Art Makes Me Smart' in various colors with thin black twirly font under it saying 'Make Your Own Wood Block Stamp' Under in the same font but larger, the text reads 'Japan'. Under these in thin red text is LILYANDTHISTLE.COM. In the cropped picture is a boy making traditional Japanese stamp pictures. There are four stamped pictures. One is a traditional Japanese art style mountain, one is a traditional Japanese building, one is Japanese text, and one is covered by the boy's sponge paintbrush. These are all on a dark wood table. Next to these is an outline of the traditional Japanese building stamp. Next to these is also a paint palette, a jar of water, and a mini flag
Gouache Paint (Parkoo brand)

Gouache Paint (Parkoo brand)

  • Set of 24 paint tubes (36ml each)
  • Can be used after paint dries on pallette, just add water!
  • Great to use with multiple kids
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ARTEZA Gouache Paint Tubes (Alternate Option)

ARTEZA Gouache Paint Tubes (Alternate Option)

  • Great option if Parkoo brand gouache paints not available
  • 24 High Pigmented Colors of Gouache Paint (12mL each)
  • Can dry on paint palette and rewet with water to use again
  • Use with multiple kids
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Book Resources

Here are two lists of book recommendations for kids of all ages to learn more about this country!

Four drawings of books stacked next to each other under a bold 'Art Makes Me Smart' text with letters of various colors. Under the book drawings is a black sketch text that reads 'Japan'. Under the 'Japan' text is a red sketched text that reads 'Picture Book List'

Click here to view our Japan Amazon Picture Book List

Four drawings of books stacked next to each other under a bold 'Art Makes Me Smart' text with letters of various colors. Under the book drawings is a black sketch text that reads 'Japan'. Under the 'Japan' text is a green sketched text that reads 'Young Adult Book List'

Click here to view our Japan Amazon Young Adult Book List

Audio Resources

Click on the recommendations below to listen to free audio resources so you can deepen your study!

Japanese Fairy Tales, Folk Tales and Fables

Sakura’s Cherry Blossoms by Robert Paul Weston – Children’s Book Read Aloud

Suki’s Kimono by Chieri Uegaki Read Aloud

Japanese Folk Tales: Tree of Blossoms

Japanese Folk Tales: Urashima and The Turtle

Music & Dance Video Resources

Click on the recommendations below to watch more about the music and dance culture to deepen your study!

Sakura Saku Ondo Dance Tutorial

Beautiful Traditional Japanese Dance

Samurai Fan and Sword Dance

Japanese Zen Music

Traditional Japanese Music

Japan's National Anthem

Additional Video Lessons & Resources

Click on the recommendations below to watch and learn more about this country!

Japan for Kids

Learn About Japan for Kids

Cool Facts on Japan for Kids

9 Interesting Facts About Mt. Fuji

Koinobori: Floating in the Wind and Swaying With the Tide

May 5th is a Day Just for Children in Japan

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