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This 16-word Japanese culture word search introduces elementary students to iconic aspects of Japan—samurai, geisha, karate, ninja, origami, and more. Words span traditional practices, martial arts, food, and pop culture. Use it as a cultural-studies warm-up, a geography unit activity, or a sub-plan puzzle for Grades 2–4.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Culture
Grade Level:
2nd – 4th Grades
Updated November 2024

Word List

  • ANIME
  • BONSAI
  • CALLIGRAPHY
  • CHOPSTICKS
  • EMPEROR
  • GARDENS
  • GEISHA
  • HELLOKITTY
  • KARATE
  • KIMONO
  • KOICARP
  • NINJA
  • ORIGAMI
  • SAKE
  • SAMURAI
  • SUMOWRESTLER

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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