Asian Art Museum Storyteller, Leta Bushyhead, tells a new year story about Jizo, a deity whose statues are a common sight throughout Japan, especially by roadsides. Traditionally, he is seen as the guardian of children.

Grade Levels

Early Elementary School (K-3), Elementary School (4-5), Middle School (6-8)
Regions

Japan
Academic Topics

Beliefs, Folklore & Mythology, Rituals & Celebrations
Academic Subjects

English & Language Arts, History & Social Science, Performing Arts, Visual Arts

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