Handwashing with soap is an effective way to prevent the spread of diseases like the H1N1 flu virus.

Yesterday, millions of children and adults in over 80 countries marked the second annual Global Handwashing Day with special events and activities. As part of this effort, UNICEF Japan and its partners launched a project to promote handwashing among children in Japan and around the world.

As part of this effort, the renowned Japanese dancer Kaiji Moriyama has choreographed a dance for a public service announcement designed to teach children the principles of good handwashing.

The dance shows children how in just 20 seconds they can properly wash their palms, nails, fingers and wrists. The dance has almost no verbal instruction, but, by simply following the steps, children learn proper handwashing while also having fun.

After you watch this video, Go wash your hands!! (That sounds like a line from White on Rice. Someone get Jimmy to do the Global Handwashing dance.)

Do the Global Handwashing dance! – Japanese style