- A Picture Tour of Japan
Elementary school students write about different aspects of life in Japan.
- A Year in Akkeshi
See life in the Japanese town of Akkeshi through the eyes of an Australian family that spent a year living there.
- CultureGrams: Japan
Includes fun cultural facts, country flag and its symbolism, national anthem, and demographic data.
- History of Japanese Incense
Educational series about the history and evolution of Japanese incense traditions and ceremonies.
- Japan
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.
- Japan in the Electronic Passport
Introduces the land and people of modern Japan.
- Japan Thru Young Eyes
Living traditions, survival information, and young Tokyo.
- Japanese Festivals and Celebrations
A collection of photos and descriptions of how Japanese celebrate.
- Japanese Manners and Etiquette
Comprehensive listing of Japanese customs and useful for a quick contrast to other cultures.
- Japanese Poetry and Animation
Student-created site offers an overview of these art forms, along with a look at the types and techniques employed.
- Japanese Weddings
Provides a short introduction to Japanese wedding ceremonies, complete with photographs.
- Kids Web Japan
Learn all about the land and people of Japan. Explore its tradition and culture, learn about its schools and businesses, and try some simple Japanese recipes.
- Let's Travel to Japan
Fourth graders write about the country, its people, its history, and its culture.
- Mapzones - Japan Map
Find facts on people, land, government, history, culture, currency, current time & date, economy, geography, population, language, and Japanese capital.
- Marriage Ceremony in Japan
A Japanese couple describes the traditional wedding ceremony, then tells all about their own. Includes photographs.
- Odd Japanology
Includes quizzes about Japan as well as lists of Japanese heroes and heroines, from ancient gods to Nomo and Ichiro.
- Peggy's Japan Page
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.
- Real Life in Japan
Short articles about various aspects of life in Japan, from "women only" buses to the hamburger wars.
- Rising Sun: A Cultural Portrait of Japan
Examines the politics, language, arts, entertainment, and lifestyles of Japan.
- Rob's Japan Photo Gallery
Digital photos and descriptions of unique Japanese cultural items and characteristics.
- Roger and Marilyn's Photo Tour of Tokyo
A multimedia virtual tour of Japan's capital with more than 200 photographs, maps, sounds, music, narration, and personal observations.
- Seeking the World Cultural Heritage of Japan
Japanese students introduce their country as they see it.
- Shichi-Go-San for Kids
Visit a shinto shrine, learn about the 1000 year candy, and see what kids wear for the holiday.
- The World Factbook 2000 -- Japan
An overview of Japan's government, economy, population, system of transportation, and military.
- Things Japanese
A detailed look at weddings and marriage customs.
- Travel Japan for Kids
Kid-friendly links to learn about Japan, its culture, geography, art, math, science, and history.
- Virtual Trip to Japan
Take a virtual trip to Japan. Visit a middle school, learn about manga and anime, speak Nihongo, and learn about the Fulbright Memorial Fund.
- Youkaimura - The Youkai Village
A virtual village, with Japanese folklore monsters and ghosts. With games, forums, and community interaction.
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