Coloring the Flag of Italy while Learning Japanese
Explore the world while studying Japanese! This is a free coloring page of the Italian flag, designed for Japanese language learners and kids.
In Japan, foreign country names are usually written in a script called “Katakana” (カタカナ).
How to Read “Italy” in Japanese
On this worksheet, you will see the Japanese characters 「イタリア」 at the top left.
- イ (I) – Pronounced like “ea” in “eat”
- タ (Ta) – Pronounced like “ta” in “top”
- リ (Ri) – Pronounced like “ri” in “risk” (a soft ‘r’ sound)
- ア (A) – Pronounced like “a” in “father”
It is pronounced “I-ta-ri-a”. Try saying it out loud while you color!
Italy from a Japanese Perspective
Italy is a very popular country in Japan. Italian food (Itarian-ryouri) like pasta and pizza is deeply integrated into Japanese food culture, and Italy is one of the top travel destinations for Japanese tourists.
Use this coloring sheet to spark an interest in how different countries are represented in the Japanese language.
About the Flag
The Italian flag features three vertical stripes: Green, White, and Red.
Enjoy coloring and practicing your Katakana reading skills!