Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the historical background of Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, analyze the role of defense in our world today, and evaluate the repercussions of Article 9.
Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Government

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore both the national and prefectural governments of Japan and learn the responsibilities of each in this article from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Politics and Policy in Contemporary Japan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This collection of readings introduces the politics and policy process of contemporary Japan.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Politics and Policy in Contemporary Japan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This collection of readings introduces the politics and policy process of contemporary Japan.
Website
Other

Kantei: Constitution and Government of Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Kantei gives you the fundamental structure of the government of Japan. It also has a chart of the organization of the government. There is page where you can read the constitution of Japan.