When I studied Japanese at school (a long time ago!) we learned the language but not as much about the fascinating culture of Japan. My Japanese teachers were amazing and I was hooked from the first minute of the first lesson - 40 years ago! With all of the technology and gadgets that we have to compete with in the classroom, we need to try engage students and provide purpose for the learning if we want them to invest time and energy into it. I have aimed to ignite some curiosity in students by