Travel Document Systems
Tds: Singapore: History
Read how the history of Singapore was intertwined with the British East India Company. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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W.v. History: Senator Harley M. Kilgore and Japan's Wwii Business Practices
An article from the West Virginia History Journal, Volume 55, this discusses the oil dealings of Japan leading up to World War II. Sanctions against Japan are also discussed. Published in 1996.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: Animated Map: Burma Campaign
Map animation tracks key events that unfolded in Burma during the Second World War, beginning with the Japanese invasion.
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Tales of Pearl Harbor Heroics
From the man who led the evacuation of USS Arizona to the fighter pilot who took to the skies in his pajamas, learn the stories of eight of the many servicemen who distinguished themselves on one of the darkest days in American military...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Korean War Timeline: 1950 1953
A detailed timeline showing the events leading up to and during the Korean War. Begins in 1893 with the Sino-Japanese War and continues until the end of the war in July 1953.
A&E Television
History.com: 9 Lucky New Year's Food Traditions
Champagne, noise makers and confetti are all New Year's Eve staples. But, in some parts of the country and the world, so are black-eyed peas, lentils, grapes and pickled herring. Hailing from the Low Country of South Carolina to Japanese...
Hanover College
The Diary of Lady Sarashina
The complete diary of one of the "Court Ladies" at the Japanese Imperial Court during the early 11th century. Provides many examples of Japanese poetry from the period.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Muromachi Period
Wikipedia provides information on the Muromachi Period of Japanese history running from 1336 to 1575. Also has a chart showing the Ashikaga family tree.
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Japanese Canadian History: The War Years and Beyond: Years of Sorrow and Shame
The internment of Japanese Canadians during World War II is a dark time for human rights in Canada. The Japanese Canadian History Project looks at events and the impact on the Japanese community, and on the broader Canadian community.
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Columbia Music Entertainment: Japanese Traditional Music
A concise account of the history of Japanese traditional music. Included is an interactive timeline and descriptions of Japanese musical instruments.
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Taiko: Japanese Drumming Style
Featuring information on the ancient Japanese drumming style known as taiko, this site offers a lot of information including its history, glossary as well as other resources.
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Brown Quarterly: The History of Japanese Immigration in the u.s.
The Brown Quarterly article provides photos and a history of Japanese immigration in the United States. It also offers information about religion, discrimination, and work.
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Discover Nikkei: Japanese Migration to Chile
A short account tracing the migration of Japanese to Chile starting in the early 1900s, what they did there and how they were treated.
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Discover Nikkei: Japanese Migration to Paraguay
A short but concise description of Japanese immigration to Paraguay that gives information about how they were received and what work they performed.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Inst.: Japanese Americans and Constitutional Guarantees
A lesson plan that explores the history of the treatment of Japanese-Americans during World War II and a discussion of some of the resulting Supreme Court cases.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Kappa
Find out about the Japanese mythical water creature called Kappa. Flashcard format.
Library of Congress
Loc: Japanese American Internment
What was the World War II experience like for the thousands of Japanese Americans living on the West Coast? The activities in this activity are designed to provide a window into the war years. Using primary sources, students will explore...
American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: Haiku as a Cultural Icon
These detailed lesson plans let students research about Shiki and Haiku, compose on their own poetry, and learn about Japanese culture.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Forgetting the Constitution
Read the story of a young Japanese-American girl whose family was sent to an internment camp after Pearl Harbor.
Other
An Afternoon With Saburo Sakai: Japanese Fighter Ace
An interview by Scott Hards with Saburo Sakai, the great Japanese fighter ace who described the war in the air against the Americans. (1998)
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Pearl Harbor
A concise look at the economic relations between Japan and the United States just prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Find out what the Japanese hoped to achieve with the attack, and read about the American response.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: History of Peru
A collection of articles "from a working-class and non-Eurocentric perspective" about the history of Peru. The articles cover topics in economy, labor, politics, society, culture and telecommunications.
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