Japanese Folktales
E&I Program:
Asian Odyssey
Discipline(s):
Grade level :
K to 8
This lesson plan uses art to explore the rich history of folktales in Japan to teach about Japanese traditions, history, and customs. This lesson also builds context for students by comparing Japanese and American folktales.
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Associated Art:
- 1948.128.1, Birds and Flowers
- 1948.128.2, Birds and Flowers
- 1980.177, Portrait of Ōzora Buzaemon
- 1982.26, Demon Intoning the Name of the Buddha (Oni no nenbutsu)
- 1985.134.1, Dragon
- 1987.9.1, Wild Geese
- 1987.9.2, Wild Geese
- 1990.6, Sketch of Ibaraki-dōji
- 1992.71, Ghost and Oil Lamp
- 1997.109.1, Geese, Reeds, and Water
- 1997.109.2, Geese, Reeds and Water