A MIDDLESBROUGH school is celebrating links with Japan as part of a European Union-Far East link-up.

Japanese visitors will join youngsters at Tollesby School in a range of activities including silk and kite painting and origami.

Next week's events have been organised by the school and Creative Partnerships as part of the 2005 People to People Exchanges.

Maggi Scott, event organiser, said: "It is a fantastic opportunity for children and teachers to learn more about a wholly different culture."