ストーリーエクスプローラージャパン：日本の神話と民話

***MATERNITY LEAVE: I will be taking time off for maternity leave beginning in January. At this time, I plan to resume classes in April. I will update any changes here. I hope to see your learners back in class to talk all about mythology and fairy tales soon! :) *** 


In this class, we will study the folklore, mythology, and legends of Japan and gain all the benefits of travel from the comfort of our own homes. Students in this class will learn about history and culture through the lens of popular myths and legends. Your child will learn to apply concepts from the core subjects of social studies and literature. At the end of the lesson, we will develop critical thinking skills by discussing which character, story, or creature each student found most interesting and why, followed by an analysis of what the characters, stories, and creatures tells us about the Japan and the who lived there many centuries ago and crafted these stories.

We will discuss a variety of Yōkai (creatures and spirits of Japanese mythology), some of which appear in popular movies, TV shows, and games today, including Pokemon, Studio Ghibli films, and Demon Slayer. Learners will also hear an epic story about a young hero who comes from humble beginnings, befriends some interesting animals, and was born from a fruit!

This is a stand-alone class and no previous knowledge or work is necessary.

Students will receive a printable "Story Explorer" passport and a stamp for Japan. They can collect more "Story Explorer" passport stamps by signing up for additional "Story Explorer" classes!