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Encyclopedia Mythica

Pantheon: Japanese Mythology

For Students 1st - 9th
Encyclopedia of Japanese mythology.
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Lin and Don Donn

Mr. Donn: Social Studies: Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a teacher-created collection of social studies lesson plans on world history. Lessons cover ancient history up to the present day.
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Fresh Sushi Produced at This Factory in Queens, Ny

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Japan. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Japan guide.com: Samurai

For Students 9th - 10th
This Japanese guide book site offers general information and history on the samurai, the warrior class of feudal Japan.
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Japan guide.com: Samurai

For Students 9th - 10th
This Japanese guide book site offers general information and history on the samurai, the warrior class of feudal Japan.
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Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinsu

For Students 9th - 10th
This Japanese guide book site offers general information and history on the samurai, the warrior class of feudal Japan.
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History Place: Rape of Nanking

For Students 9th - 10th
In December 1937, the Japanese Imperial Army marched into China's capital city of Nanking and proceeded to murder 300,000 out of 600,000 civilians and soldiers in the city. The six weeks of carnage would become known as the Rape of...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Vajrayana

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on Vajrayana, one of the three Buddhist routes to enlightenment. The article includes the history of Vajrayana and its teachings, as well as information about its development in places beyond India, such as China, Japan, and...
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American Forum for Global Education

American Forum for Global Education: Haiku as a Cultural Icon

For Teachers 9th - 10th
These detailed lesson plans let students research about Shiki and Haiku, compose on their own poetry, and learn about Japanese culture.
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Artlelino: Japanese Paintings

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the history and art of Japanese painting.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ryoanji (Peaceful Dragon Temple)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the cultural and historical significance of Ryoanji and its rock garden in Japan.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Female Shinto Spirit

For Students 9th - 10th
This figure represents a Shinto goddess; her name is not known. She is depicted as an aristocratic woman, dressed in a thick kimono-like garment. Shinto images like this one were not meant to be seen but were kept hidden in movable...
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Japan. Content includes a focus on Japan's recent history, leaders and media. There is also a timeline of key events in Japanese history.
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Wasabi Powder, a Key Ingredient in Sushi, Is Produced From the Wasabi Root

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive report on the food of Japan. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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The Last Samurai

For Students 9th - 10th
This Japanese guide book site offers general information and history on the samurai, the warrior class of feudal Japan.

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