Little world.
Big wonder.
Surprising traditions from around the world, in under a minute. Hop along with HOP & friends.
First stop: Japan ●Different places. Shared wonder.SCARFHOPWORLD
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Your next “I didn’t know that.”
Start with Japan. More little adventures are on the way.
● JAPAN0:38▶with chicken?
Why Japan eats chicken at Christmas
SPAINCOMING SOON12 wishes.
Why twelve grapes at midnight?
Tell us a tradition from your country
The story behind the Short.
A very different Christmas dinner
How fried chicken found a place in some Japanese families’ celebrations.
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New Year around the world for kids
12 grapes, 108 bells, 7 waves and more, with a free printable matching worksheet.
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Christmas around the world for kids
Japan, Mexico, Iceland, Ethiopia and 4 more, with pictures, classroom ideas and a free printable quiz.
Explore + get the quiz →Meet HOP.
And a world of friends.
HOP asks the questions you’re thinking. YUKI helps him explore Japan. Together, they find the surprising stories behind everyday traditions.
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Follow the journey. A new discovery every week.
Hi, I’m Shoaib Jan
I make ScarfHop so curious kids, parents and teachers can discover how the world celebrates. Every story is researched and checked against trusted sources before HOP tells it. More about ScarfHop