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Oregon State University

Volcano World: Japan's Volcanic Region

For Students 9th - 10th
View photographs and maps as well as read a geological article about the volcanic region of Mt. Usu and Mt. Toya near Hokkaido, Japan.
Activity
PBS

Nova Online: Japan's Secret Garden

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore a year in the life of the people and wildlife around Lake Biwa in Japan. Study hibernation, rice cultivation, and the metamorphosis of insects in the area.
Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Exploring Japan: Nature and Climate

For Students 3rd - 5th
A great description of Japan's nature and typical climate. Beautiful pictures and graphs accompany the text.
Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Nature and Climate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Would you like to find out how Japan's climate compares to where you live? Read about the climate, topography, and natural disasters. There are many pictures and a quiz at the end.
Handout
Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Japan show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Asian country.