Our students, from Noelani Elementary in Hawaii, are involved in a Sister School/Homestay Exchange program with a school in Sakai, Ibaraki, Japan and we are learning about the culture and history of Japan as we prepare for a trip to Japan in the Fall. The integration of art along with the study of the Japanese culture will deepen their learning experiences, especially with Ukiyo-e hands-on art kits. The art kits are recreations of famous prints, and they are easy to use for students to experience the multi-layer printing process. We will be making a visit to the Tokyo National Museum that has actual ukiyo-e woodblock prints on display that the students will explore as we go through the museum. Being able to create their own works of art would be an amazing connection. As a community service, we also have a community booth at our craft fair to present our trip experiences and these are kits would be a great interactive experience as well. The students man the booth to share their learning experiences, pictures and a cultural craft (previous experience was origami folding).