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 Five Friends From Japan is an exhibit designed to increase visitors’ awareness of Asian cultures. Children and families are invited to visit the homes of these five friends and learn about their lives by experiencing their stories.EXHIBIT AREAS  Schoolyard and ClassroomHere you are introduced to the five students who serve as your guides throughout the exhibit. You are invited to visit their homes to learn more about their interests, families and neighborhoods through video narratives and hands-on activities in this simulated Japanese classroom. Aisa’s Kitchen /Tofu Shop Role-playing and Japanese cuisine are on the menu in Aisa’s Kitchen and Tofu Shop. With Aisa’s help, you will fill up on information about the variety of foods and eating habits in Japan, and learn about traditional festivals that take place in the town where she lives.  Yuske’s YardIn Yusuke’s Yard youths of all ages can practice aikido moves with the help of an instructor. In the garden, you will learn about Japanese garden design, and that not all Japanese gardens are pristinely manicured and designed for meditation. Yusuke’s yard is filled with Yusuke’s bug collection and sports equipment.  Sakiko’s BedroomDress up in traditional Japanese attire in Sakiko’s Bedroom, model Asian fashions and check out real Japanese manga, or comics. An only child and owner of many pets, Sakiko highlights popular culture and emphasizes that Japanese girls’ bedrooms look a lot like their American counterparts.  Ken’s Tatami RoomIn Ken’s Tatami Room, visitors are invited to experiment with Japanese calligraphy, try out futon bedding and learn about traditional home architecture and materials, such as tatami, a straw matting used as floor covering. As the oldest of four siblings with a Japanese father and American mother, Ken shares details about his family and his love of baseball and Harry Potter.  Shoko’s Living RoomShoko’s Living Room invites you to listen to and create different types of Japanese music. Shoko, from an elite and culturally conservative family, shares her shell and stone collections. While hanging out, children may notice that Shoko’s living room looks a lot like their own here in the United States. Created by Boston Children’s Museum and Capital Children’s Museum. Five Friends From Japan is part of the Asian Exhibit Initiative, funded by the Freeman Foundation and administered by the Association of Children’s Museums. |
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