Explore Japan’s human and physical geography with the KS3 Geography of Japan unit of work. Students are introduced to key features of Japanese geography including volcanoes, wildlife, natural disasters, climate population density and more whilst building core geographical skills. The scheme can be taught over seven or eight lessons (two lessons covering the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami can be condensed into one if preferred). The materials are pitched at Year 7 and Year 8 classes and include optional ‘challenge tasks’; tasks could be adapted or differentiated for other age groups. An editable version of the PPTs are available on request - contact education@japansociety.org.uk. More resources related to Japanese culture are available from The Japan Society website.

The Japan Project is a multi-lesson unit designed to give KS1 and KS2 students a cross-curricular introduction to Japan. The unit includes lessons on Japan’s location, physical geography, climate, and wildlife and covers aspects of the Science, Art & Design, Computing and Geography curricula. It is intended to be taught whole, however individual lessons may also be used as standalone resources. An editable version of the PPTs are available on request - contact education@japansociety.org.uk. More resources related to Japanese culture are available from The Japan Society website.

In this lesson, KS1 or KS2 students will learn about some features of urban and rural areas and their similarities and differences by looking at Japan. They can compare areas of Japan to their local area, or other places. Japan is often portrayed as a metropolis full of people, bright lights and noise, but much of Japan is covered in forest and mountains and there are many small towns and villages as well as bustling cities. Our video A Trip to the Japanese Countryside shows students this quieter side of Japan. The accompanying materials include images of both rural and urban Japan for students to sort and compare as well as a lesson plan. An editable version of the PPTs are available on request - contact education@japansociety.org.uk. More resources related to Japanese culture are available from The Japan Society website.