Kids' Summer Holidays

Overview

Every year children in Japan eagerly look forward to their summer vacation, which generally runs from late July to late August. How do Japanese kids spend the hottest part of the year? Between homework, studying for entrance exams, playing video games, and going to summer camp, things can get rather busy! On this edition of Japanology Plus, our theme is kids' summer holidays. Our expert guest is biologist Takeshi Naganuma. And in Plus One, how children enjoy Japan's traditional summer festivals.

Episode Information

Guest Stars

Emma Howard

Self - Narrator (voice)

Takeshi Naganuma

Self - Expert

M

Masakatsu Uekusa

Self - Expert