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The purpose of this study was to describe and explain Japanese generalist elementary teachers’ experiences teaching physical education (PE) to Japanese language learner (JLL) children in public schools in Japan. Participants were seven public elementary school teachers (two females and five males) who had experience teaching JLL children. Data sources included a demographic questionnaire, online semi-structured interviews, and follow-up email interviews. Framed in positioning theory, three themes were identified from the data analysis: (a) seeking PE lesson ideas from observing children's performance in other academic subjects, (b) learning how to interact with parents of JLL children, and (c) accommodating JLL children's cultural and behavioral differences in PE. The findings indicate that all seven Japanese public elementary teachers experienced a wide range of physical, emotional, and social struggles when they taught JLL children in PE class. This study suggested that PE has the potential to enrich teachers’ and children's cultural awareness and mutual understanding and as a tool to raise awareness of social justice and diversity.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate Japanese undergraduate students’ learning experiences as part of an online sexuality education workshop. Design: We employed a qualitative design using in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Setting: The study was conducted at a public university in the Kanto region of Japan. Method: Interviews elicited seven Japanese undergraduate students’ perspectives concerning the format of the online sexuality education course and beliefs about sexual health and behaviours. Interviews were analysed using the constant comparative method. Results: Three themes were identifiable in informants’ responses: (1) benefits of the online education format, (2) importance of sexuality education for students who live alone and (3) learning about abortion. Students’ learning experiences were influenced and shaped by online communication through the sharing of knowledge regarding sexuality, sexual security and sexual health. Conclusion: Although learning took place in a 1-day workshop, there were significant benefits to offering an online sexuality education workshop to Japanese undergraduate students.