What are some recommendations for independent research? Easy and fun experiences
The aim is to develop children's independence and problem-solving skills.
Summer vacation independent study
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For children and families who are wondering, "What should I do this year?"
Recommended themes for independent research × simple and interesting experiences
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The benefits of participating in the experience for a fee are: You can learn directly from craftsmen and experts in a certain field. thing You'll have more fun if you get help from a professional!
mainly Experiences for elementary and middle school students We will be introducing the following, so parents with elementary and junior high school students should definitely take a look!
table of contents
- 1 Recommended for independent research: Easy and fun! Insect collecting
- 2 Recommended for independent research: Popular with history buffs! Tours of historical sites and famous places
- 3 Recommended for independent research: Fun for the whole family! Factory and workshop tours
- 4 Recommended for independent research: Professionals teach! Woodworking experience, woodworking classes, and DIY experience
- 5 Enjoy independent research with your children!
- 6 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Recommended for independent research: Easy and fun! Insect collecting
Recommended summer vacation research projects are: Insect collecting !
Lurking in the woods and trees Beetle or Stag beetle or catch larvae near the river. Dragonfly nymph or crayfish , Giant dragonfly And observing, You can enjoy encountering various insects in the natural field. .
It's the perfect topic for independent research, as you can experience the feeling of being an adventurer and see for yourself what kinds of insects live where and what their habits are!
There are a wide variety of plans available, A casual plan for morning and afternoon only from, A plan to spend a full day collecting insects from morning to evening Various !
Among them, A plan to crack the captured rotten wood with a hammer and search for stag beetle larvae and hibernating adults. You can have an experience that suits your desires.
Kanagawa
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Zushi
Including,
Chofu
and Kokubunji,
Insect collecting in Tokyo
You can enjoy it!
Of course, families and parents and children can participate together,
A plan where children can be looked after for the whole day (children can participate alone)
So you can encourage your child to take on the challenge!
Families with children who love insects and nature should definitely come and participate!
This is our most popular tour, held from autumn to spring. You will ride an electric bicycle with child seats on the front and rear and go around several forests and streams (spring water points) to search for aquatic insects. From autumn to spring, you can rent waders for free. In summer, please bring your own marine shoes. You will search for rhinoceros beetle larvae in the forest and stag beetle larvae in the trees. Moving to the stream,
NOPLAN's one-day forest (insect catching), sea (living creature observation), and river (snatching) tours will begin. 8:00 a.m. Meet at Chofu Station East Exit or Fukadaiminawa Village 9:00-12:00 River and sea snatching, mountain stream tour 12:00-13:00 Lunch at a nearby restaurant 13:00-16:00 Fishing, snatching, insect and larvae hunting 16:00-17:00 Lunch at a nearby restaurant
This tour is an experience tour where you can crack rotten wood that has been captured in a nearby forest and in your own garden with a hammer, and search for adult stag beetles (hibernating) and larvae. Since the number of rotten wood is limited, we can hold individual tours for families, and we can also accept requests depending on the rotten wood we have in stock, so we look forward to your requests. The capture time is one hour in your own garden, with an explanation, cracking rotten wood, and collecting stag beetles in the neighborhood (Fuchu, Chofu area).
A small group, 7-10 people, family-only night safari insect observation tour. Most people come by car, but if you can reserve a hotel in the neighborhood (Chofu, Kokubunji area), please come to the meeting point by train and on foot. This tour goes around several tour points focusing on capturing nocturnal beetles and stag beetles, targeting the main time from 11pm to 1am.
This is a small river about 2km upstream from Akiya Coast, but it is shallow and has clean water, so you will be digging around in it. Rocks are exposed in places, making it slippery, so marine shoes are essential for this tour. (Rental rain boots is free from autumn to spring.) Wear a swimsuit and marine shoes, and head upstream for about 1.5 hours while listening to explanations about the creatures.
Recommended for independent research: Popular with history buffs! Tours of historical sites and famous places
If you like history, Historical sites and sightseeing tours Perfect fit!
Edo Castle or Tokyo Station Such, Even in places you should know, Listen to the knowledgeable guide and explore, you're sure to make new discoveries is.
Another appealing aspect of this experience is that by learning more about the events and background related to a spot, as well as the impact it had on future generations, you can develop a sense of attachment to the place and increase your intellectual curiosity.
Tours of historical sites and famous places are available. Tokyo but also Held nationwide doing.
Hokkaido
So, let's take a look at the first Western-style castle built in Japan, "
Goryokaku
We recommend a tour around the area!
Kyoto
Now, let's learn about the onmyoji Abe no Seimei, who supported the powerful, and the creation of Heian-kyo.
Kyoto Demon World Mystery Tour
" is popular.
Nagasaki
So,
A tour to learn about the history of hidden Christians
There is a wide variety of options, such as:
Children start learning Japanese history in the sixth grade, but if they are interested in history or architecture, 4th grade elementary school You can understand it well enough from about .
This event is open to junior high school students and above, as well as adults, so why not join in with your siblings or parents and children?
This plan does not support English.
Welcome! I, Ko-ba, know everything about Edo Castle, and I will dissect it from an unexpected angle! You will see many connections to events that took place in Edo Tokyo. After participating in this tour, you will surely be able to experience various scenes emerging from the seemingly empty East Gardens of the Imperial Palace.
This plan does not support English.
Tokyo Station is the starting point for sightseeing in Tokyo. It underwent a major renovation in 2012 and was reborn as a new place. The station that we have seen casually up until now actually has a lot of history and secrets that even Tokyoites don't know about. Why not take a step closer to becoming a true Tokyo expert with a guide? Since the tours are held every hour, you can fit them into your schedule.
This plan does not support English.
This is a tour we would like to invite people who are thinking, "This is my first time to visit Hakodate!" or "I want to visit Goryokaku, but I don't know how to see it." Why was Goryokaku built in a star shape? What are the stories related to the Hakodate Magistrate's Office? We will guide you through the surprising side of Goryokaku, which is loved as a park, in an easy-to-understand way. After 140 years,
[Kyoto Demon World Guide Mystery Tour: Onmyoji Edition] ~What is an Onmyoji?~
This plan does not support English.
The Abe family is said to have been deeply involved in the creation of Heian-kyo. Their descendants, the Tsuchimikado family, are full of mysteries and secrets! Let's trace the unknown traces of the Tsuchimikado family, who were a clan of onmyoji. This is recommended for those who are interested in "Abe no Seimei" and "onmyoji," as well as those who are interested in history, as you can learn about the creation of Heian-kyo!
[Nagasaki, Nagasaki] Visiting the World Heritage Site "Sotome, the Village of Hidden Christians"
The "Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region" was registered as a World Heritage Site in July 2018. Most of the sites are on remote islands, but there is one area within Nagasaki city that can be reached by car. This is the Sotome area, located on the border with Saikai City in the northern part of the prefecture.
Recommended for independent research: Fun for the whole family! Factory and workshop tours
A traditional Japanese tradition that has been passed down for a long time. A workshop tour where you can see weaving techniques up close " and " Shiokara Factory Tour " " Tour of the dried bonito production process There are many unique plans, such as ", that are perfect for summer vacation independent study topics!
Factory and workshop tours
So, instead of just looking at the manufacturing and production sites,
The craftsmen and staff will guide you in an easy-to-understand manner.
This will deepen your knowledge of products and items.
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There are also tours where you can experience crafting and sample the products!
Not only elementary school students, but also junior high school students and adults can have fun while learning.
Because it is held all over the country, It is also recommended to participate with your children during a family trip. you know!
This is a plan for about 1.5 hours that includes the experience of weaving a 10cm square silk fabric and a tour of the workshop. You can take home the completed work on the same day. Anyone from elementary school students to the elderly can easily weave. Feel the "texture" of the fabric you have woven. You can have a valuable experience of seeing, touching, and learning about the history of Japan's world-class artistic works. *Bonus: Ride a restored tatami loom
This plan does not support English.
This is a tour of the shiokara factory of Odashima Suisan Shokuhin Co., Ltd., a long-established store founded in 1914. The special shiokara is made using fresh squid caught in the sea off Hakodate, and is carefully made using traditional methods that use Akita cedar wooden barrels. President Odashima himself will provide an easy-to-understand guide for visitors. After the tour, you can sample the delicious freshly made shiokara♪
This plan does not support English.
A tour of the bonito flakes manufacturing factory and a large freezer at -50 degrees Celsius. Shake a towel and experience the world of -50 degrees Celsius. Shave your own dried bonito flakes and make chabushi. Perfect for your child's independent research! An exciting tour that uses all five senses - What's happening on the day - 1. Yamakawa Fisheries Processing Industry Association 2. Freezer for storing bonito flakes
Recommended for independent research: Professionals teach! Woodworking experience, woodworking classes, and DIY experience
If your child likes making things, this could be a topic for their independent research. Woodworking experience or DIY Experience is recommended!
Practical and stylish
Kitchen Rack
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spoon
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The dishes
You can experience everything from cutting trees to
Bamboo flute
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Experience manufacturing
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This is your chance to learn techniques directly from a craftsman!
Many Plans that even small children can participate in for, Anyone over elementary school age can easily take on the challenge. .
You can participate with your whole family as a summer vacation memory, or if you are an elementary school student (middle school grades or above), just your children can participate!
If you're interested, check out the following!
This is a woodworking experience plan for small groups, with reservations required. Morotomi-cho, Saga City, Saga Prefecture, is adjacent to the furniture town of Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is the second largest furniture production area after Okawa. Why not try making your own spoons and plates in this woodworking town? Anyone elementary school age or older can make them. Even children as young as 4 years old can make them. You can also receive a lecture directly from a craftsman.
This plan does not support English.
We will engrave your hand-drawn pictures and messages onto wooden plates. Why not make a one-of-a-kind plate as a memento of your trip to Wakayama? It also makes a great souvenir or gift. / It's fun to draw! ! It's a joy to receive! ! ! \The illustration you drew will become a plate. Our skilled craftsmen at our head office will carefully process each of your hand-drawn illustrations. *
This plan does not support English.
[June: Craft: Making musical instruments from natural materials! Large-scale ensemble in the mountains] A crafting experience that even children can easily do! Let's make original musical instruments using bamboo and wood that grows naturally in the area! This time, we will actually cut down bamboo and make flutes! We will also make bird calls using wood that make sounds like bird calls. For one day only, woodworker Ogame
Enjoy independent research with your children!
This time, Recommended experiences for summer vacation independent study We introduced the following.
Historical sites and sightseeing or Factory tour etc. A visual and learning experience from, Insect collecting or Woodworking experience Such Try it yourself There are various types up to
Choose an experience that interests your child and have fun participating together as a parent and child!
*The content of this article is current as of June 2024.
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