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Little Visits: Japan
One of our most popular exhibits introduced in the 2018 expansion, Little Visits: Japan showcases Japanese cuisine, culture, lifestyle, flora and fauna, and arts. Visitors can:
run their own Yatai stand, with sushi, Taiyaki, ramen, and more;
listen to Japanese music, featuring songs by students from Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion School;
learn how to play Hanetsuki, a game similar to badminton;
create origami and learn about senbazuru (One Thousand Paper Cranes);
take a ride on the Shinkansen bullet train simulation; and
explore Japanese books, animals, plant life, trinkets, clothing, and games.
How does Little Visits: Japan support play-based education?
“As public institutions, children’s museums are designed to welcome all learners. Museums [...] effectively support children’s positive identity development as it relates to demographic factors, as well as broader categories such as gaining confidence to see one’s self as a scientist, artist, engineer, or maker.”