Discover Japanese Culture: What is “Suikawari”?
In Japan, summertime is synonymous with a fun traditional game called Suikawari (スイカ割り).
It is a game where a person is blindfolded and, guided by the cheers and directions of others, tries to crack open a watermelon with a wooden stick—usually on a sandy beach!
Learn Japanese Through Coloring
While you enjoy coloring this page, let’s learn some Japanese words related to summer:
| English | Japanese (Hiragana) | Romaji |
|---|---|---|
| Watermelon | すいか | Suika |
| Summer | なつ | Natsu |
| Sea/Ocean | うみ | Umi |
Activity Ideas
This coloring sheet is a great resource for parents and teachers who want to introduce Japanese Culture to children.
After coloring the red juicy inside and the green striped rind of the watermelon, you can talk about how different cultures celebrate summer!
