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Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kids Web Japan: High Tech Japan

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, high tech aspects of modern Japan are explained by products, such as cellular phone, game machine, bullet train, high tech eco products and dog language translator. The...
Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: Japan: Images of a People

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students learn to view Japanese paintings, they make a screen, and they learn about the culture of Japan. There are three lesson plans and all allow all needed materials to be downloaded.
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Other

Asia/canada: Meeting of Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
Asians immigrants have had to battle hardship and prejudice to make new lives for themselves in Canada. That path is described here as well as the defining moments that politicized Chinese Canadians and acted as catalysts towards...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a short essay on Japan's geography and how it affected the culture of Japan.
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Lonely Planet provides an overview of Japan's history. Also includes information about Japan's culture, geography, demographics, and more.