japan

    Top: Kids_and_Teens: School_Time: Social_Studies: World_Cultures: Asia: Japan:

• - Japanese students introduce their country as they see it.
  
• - Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people.
  
• - Kid-friendly links to learn about Japan, its culture, geography, art, math, science, and history.
  
• - Overview of life, history, and culture by the US Library of Congress.
  
• - A Japanese couple describes the traditional wedding ceremony, then tells all about their own. Includes photographs.
  
• - Introduces the country, its people, culture, history and language. Aimed at schoolchildren between 10 and 14, it features animation, games, quizzes and photographs.
  
• - Living traditions, survival information, and young Tokyo.
  
• - Introduces the land and people of modern Japan.
  
• - Educational series about the history and evolution of Japanese incense traditions and ceremonies.
  
• - A detailed look at weddings and marriage customs.
  
• - Comprehensive listing of Japanese customs and useful for a quick contrast to other cultures.
  
• - Includes quizzes about Japan as well as lists of Japanese heroes and heroines, from ancient gods to Nomo and Ichiro.
  
• - A virtual village, with Japanese folklore monsters and ghosts. With games, forums, and community interaction.
  
• - Examines the politics, language, arts, entertainment, and lifestyles of Japan.
  
• - An American woman tells about her travels to Japan. Includes information on the country's people, its culture, and its system of education. With photographs.
  
• - Provides a short introduction to Japanese wedding ceremonies, complete with photographs.
  
• - A collection of photos and descriptions of how Japanese celebrate.
  
• - Digital photos and descriptions of unique Japanese cultural items and characteristics.
  
• - Short articles about various aspects of life in Japan, from "women only" buses to the hamburger wars.
  
• - An American teacher who spent three weeks in Japan writes about her experiences. Site includes information on the country's system of education, its people, and culture and traditions.
  
• - Fourth graders write about the country, its people, its history, and its culture.
  
• - Student-created site offers an overview of these art forms, along with a look at the types and techniques employed.
  
• - Visit a shinto shrine, learn about the 1000 year candy, and see what kids wear for the holiday.
  
• - A multimedia virtual tour of Japan's capital with more than 200 photographs, maps, sounds, music, narration, and personal observations.