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- A Picture Tour of Japan - Elementary school students write about different aspects of life in Japan.
bondo.wsc.mass.edu/norris/clssroom/56malc/japan/tour/tour.htm
- 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.
www.marimo.or.jp/Akkeshi_pub/manion
- Growing Up International - Washington Post editor Francis Tanabe describes his experiences while attending a small all-boys Catholic school in the port city of Yokohama, Japan.
www.grassroots1776.com/ftanabe.html
- History of Japanese Incense - Educational series about the history and evolution of Japanese incense traditions and ceremonies.
www.japanese-incense.com
- 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.
www.k111.k12.il.us/king/japan1.htm
- Japan in the Electronic Passport - Introduces the land and people of modern Japan.
www.mrdowling.com/616japan.html
- Japan Thru Young Eyes - Living traditions, survival information, and young Tokyo.
www.shejapan.com/jtyeholder/jtye/001
- Japanese Festivals and Celebrations - A collection of photos and descriptions of how Japanese celebrate.
japaninfo.esmartweb.com/newyear.html
- Japanese Manners and Etiquette - Comprehensive listing of Japanese customs and useful for a quick contrast to other cultures.
www.geocities.com/japanfaq/FAQ-Manners.html
- Japanese Weddings - Provides a short introduction to Japanese wedding ceremonies, complete with photographs.
www.japan-guide.com/e/e2061.html
- Jumping Into Japan - Learn about Japanese sports, traditions, cultures, even how to use chopsticks. Includes folk tales and other activities.
tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5214
- 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.
www.jinjapan.org/kidsweb
- Let's Travel to Japan - Fourth graders write about the country, its people, its history, and its culture.
library.thinkquest.org/J001480F
- Living and Learning in Japan - American exchange teachers living in Kofu, Yamanashi, write about the nation's people, culture, traditions, and system of education. Includes a guide to Japanese culture designed for elementary school students.
fp.uni.edu/ljohnson
- Marriage Ceremony in Japan - A Japanese couple describes the traditional wedding ceremony, then tells all about their own. Includes photographs.
www.geocities.com/Tokyo/2888/celebration-e.html
- Odd Japanology - Includes quizzes about Japan as well as lists of Japanese heroes and heroines, from ancient gods to Nomo and Ichiro.
www.asahi-net.or.jp/~NW6E-MTMR/japan/japan_e.htm
- 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.
www.amphi.com/~psteffen/fmf
- Real Life in Japan - Short articles about various aspects of life in Japan, from "women only" buses to the hamburger wars.
home.att.ne.jp/delta/hiroakabuchi
- Rising Sun: A Cultural Portrait of Japan - Examines the politics, language, arts, entertainment, and lifestyles of Japan.
library.thinkquest.org/C006089
- Rob's Japan Photo Gallery - Digital photos and descriptions of unique Japanese cultural items and characteristics.
japaninfo.esmartweb.com/pics.html
- 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.
www.artisandevelopers.com/web/tokyo
- Seeking the World Cultural Heritage of Japan - Japanese students introduce their country as they see it.
library.thinkquest.org/29295
- Shichi-Go-San for Kids - Visit a shinto shrine, learn about the 1000 year candy, and see what kids wear for the holiday.
www.geocities.com/shichigosan2001
- The World Factbook 2000 -- Japan - An overview of Japan's government, economy, population, system of transportation, and military.
www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ja.html
- Things Japanese - A detailed look at weddings and marriage customs.
mothra.rerf.or.jp/ENG/Hiroshima/Things/81.html
- Travel Japan for Kids - Kid-friendly links to learn about Japan, its culture, geography, art, math, science, and history.
www.geocities.com/traveljapaneasily/jpkid.html
- 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.
www.geocities.com/kendama2001
- Welcome to Japan - Elementary school students write about Japan's culture, geography, system of education, economy, and industry.
tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5349
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