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Asuka Prehistory and Origins of the Historical Period
This site provides a wide range of information about the Asuka period in Japan, beginning before the era and continuing through the era itself.
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Yomiuri on Line
Yomiuri OnLine is a national news source providing the latest news, weather, and market coverage for Japan. Written in both Japanese and English (select "English" from the top toolbar).
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Basic Facts About Japan
Here is a place to find some quick facts about Japan, including pictures of their coins, a map, and their flag. Hyperlinks to articles with more detailed information.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Emperor Hirohito and Japan
Succinct description of the situation in Japan and the leadership of Emperor Hirohito during World War II. Includes links to relevant topics.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: History of Japan
Though the country may appear small, few nations on Earth have had a more colorful history than Japan. Bill Wurtz explains Japan's rich history.
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About Japan: A Teacher's Resource
You will find a lot of good materials about Japan of particular relevance to the classrooms. It includes themes, essays and lessons which are intended to provide both the contextual information and actionable activities required to be of...
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Monet & Japan: Under the Wave Off Kanagawa
A thoughout background from the National Gallery of Australia of the work as well as several interesting facts about "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," by Katsushika Hokusai. A image of the piece is provided.
A&E Television
History.com: Tojo Hideki
Serving as Japan's army minister and then later as prime minister, General Tojo Hideki policies and administration are discussed here.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: A Thousand Paper Cranes
This historical fiction lesson plan is for young scholars reading Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr, in which they can discuss the tragedy of Hiroshima and its impact as well as other themes.
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Atom Central: The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Read this detailed account of the decision and action to drop two atomic bombs on Japan after the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
abcteach
Abcteach: A Worksheet: Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes [Pdf]
This worksheet is a terrific resource for busy teachers. You can print it out to give to your students reading "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr.
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Japan Society: About Japan
Learn about Japan's Medieval Age: The Kamakura & Muromachi Periods. It contains themes, essays, lesson plans, and resources.
BBC
Bbc: Japan Gains Key Whaling Victory
A discussion of the vote that may allow commercial whaling again for the first time in 20 years. Gives views of conservationist groups as well as the pro-whaling countries. (19 June 2006)
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I Scoop: Industry 4.0 to Society 5.0: Big Societal Transformation Plan of Japan
Society 5.0 aims to tackle several challenges by going far beyond just the digitalization of the economy towards the digitalization across all levels of the Japanese society and the (digital) transformation of society itself. One of the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Japan
Read a short essay on Japan's geography and how it affected the culture of Japan.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: Japanese Internment
Unfounded fears that Japanese American citizens might sabotage the war effort led Franklin Delano Roosevelt to order that all Americans of Japanese descent be forced into internment camps.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: The Manhattan Project and the Atomic Bomb
In 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, ending World War II.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Asia?
"Asia" is a term invented by the Greeks and Romans, and developed by Western geographers to indicate the land mass east of the Ural Mountains and Ural River, together with offshore islands such as Japan and Java. Culturally, no "Asia"...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Japan
Japan is an island country consisting of four major and numerous smaller islands. The islands lie in an arc across the Pacific coast of northeastern Asia, forming a part of the volcanic "Rim of Fire." From north to south this chain of...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ainu
Learn why there is no reliable information about the culture of the Ainu people in Russia.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Japan: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Japan located in East Asia.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hokusai, Under the Wave Off Kanagawa (The Great Wave)
Katsushika Hokusai's "Under the Wave off Kanagawa", also called "The Great Wave" has become one of the most famous works of art in the world-and debatably the most iconic work of Japanese art. View the picture and read the history behind...
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Khan Academy: Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace
This thirteenth-century portrayal of the Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace appears on a handscroll, a common East Asian painting format in Japan called an emaki. View pictures and read about the intricate details that are portrayed in...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Todai Ji
When completed in the 740s, Todai-ji (or "Great Eastern Temple") was the largest building project ever on Japanese soil. Its creation reflects the complex intermingling of Buddhism and politics in early Japan. View pictures and read...