BBC
Bbc: Japan to Pull Troops Out of Iraq
Presents the Japanese role in Iraq and also explains the Japanese people's thoughts on the war. Explains why the Japanese government decided to leave Iraq in 2006.
Geographic
Photius: Japan's Economy
This site provides an economic overview for Japan. Other important facts about agriculture and industries are also provided.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Other
National Diet Library, Japan: Portraits of Modern Japanese Historical Figures
Portrait photographs of nearly two hundred Japanese statesmen, government officials, military officers, businesspeople, artists, and others who had an impact on the history of modern Japanese society. Each portrait is accompanied by a...
Other
Japanese Porcelain Marks
This site gives descriptions of marks on Japanese porcelain. It also discusses the types of porcelain, where and when made, etc.
Other
Animal Info: Dama Gazelle
This site contains a variety of information on the dama gazelle. Detailed statistics and trends on this endangered species.
Other
Jhti: Kojiki
Discussion and commentary on the Japanese historical text, Kojiki, by Professor Emeritus, Dr. Delmer Brown. With links to Kojiki and information on Kojiki editions and copyrights.
Brown University
Brown University Library Center: Perry Visits Japan: A Visual History
Showcases a beautiful Japanese scroll that depicts Commodore Matthew Perry's landing in Japan in 1854 and a set of lithographs by Willam Heine that illustrate Perry's expedition. These visual images accompanied by student essays are...
Other
The Japan Times Online: The World's Window on Japan
The Japan Times is a daily newspaper published in Tokyo, Japan. Content includes top national and international news, business coverage, the arts and society coverage, sports, events, and more.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Japan
Learn about the Japanese art in this historical overview and image gallery of Japanese art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
Other
Country Facts: Japan
A text based article presenting the basic facts and figures relating to the country of Japan. Included are geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and national issues.
Other
Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Japanese Artists
Here are coloring pages and student activities for three Japanese Artists.
The Economist
The Economist: Country Briefings: Japan
A profile of Japan that includes links to recent articles about Japan from the "Economist," the influential newspaper of worldwide business and economic affairs. Includes a page of basic facts about the country (population, major exports...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Asia: Japan
Welcome to Japan ! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 4 18 16: Salads Disguised as Cakes Are a Hit in Japan
Read about and see stunning pictures of food art salads that look like cakes. Includes video.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Silence Honours Victims of Japan Tsunami
Article reports on how the 2011 Japan tsunami is being remembered five years later.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Earthquakes Living Lab: Geology and Earthquakes in Japan
Using the online resources provided through the Earthquakes Living Lab, students investigate reasons why large earthquakes occur in Japan, drawing conclusions from tectonic plate structures and the locations of fault lines.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Japan's Fake Food Is a Real Art
Learn about the fake food industry in Japan.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Japan
Learn about core health indicators in Japan in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current. The 'News and features' tab includes articles.
Other
Travel to Japan: History of Japan
Provides very detailed links to every time frame within the history of Japan. Excellent source.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Japan
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Japan. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
Columbia University
Asia for Educators: What Is a Waka?
This large, wonderful site includes so much information on Asia that it is hard to showcase each element. It is easiest to enter Waka into the keyword box in order to access all the provided information. You will find an essay that...
Teachnology
Teachnology: Japan Teaching Theme
Do you need to teach a theme unit on Japan? Find a great selection of resources from maps, worksheets, activities, lesson plans and much more at Teachnology.