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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.
http://www.k111.k12.il.us/king/japan1.htm
Let's Travel to Japan
Fourth graders write about the country, its people, its history, and its culture.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001480F/
Japan in the Electronic Passport
Introduces the land and people of modern Japan.
http://www.mrdowling.com/616japan.html
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.
http://www.jinjapan.org/kidsweb/
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.
http://www.amphi.com/~psteffen/fmf/
Japanese Weddings
Provides a short introduction to Japanese wedding ceremonies, complete with photographs.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2061.html
Rising Sun: A Cultural Portrait of Japan
Examines the politics, language, arts, entertainment, and lifestyles of Japan.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C006089/
Seeking the World Cultural Heritage of Japan
Japanese students introduce their country as they see it.
http://library.thinkquest.org/29295/
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.
http://www.artisandevelopers.com/web/tokyo/
The World Factbook 2000 -- Japan
An overview of Japan's government, economy, population, system of transportation, and military.
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ja.html
Things Japanese
A detailed look at weddings and marriage customs.
http://mothra.rerf.or.jp/ENG/Hiroshima/Things/81.html
Marriage Ceremony in Japan
A Japanese couple describes the traditional wedding ceremony, then tells all about their own. Includes photographs.
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/2888/celebration-e.html
Shichi-Go-San for Kids
Visit a shinto shrine, learn about the 1000 year candy, and see what kids wear for the holiday.
http://www.geocities.com/shichigosan2001/
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.
http://www.geocities.com/kendama2001/
Odd Japanology
Includes quizzes about Japan as well as lists of Japanese heroes and heroines, from ancient gods to Nomo and Ichiro.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~NW6E-MTMR/japan/japan_e.htm
Travel Japan for Kids
Kid-friendly links to learn about Japan, its culture, geography, art, math, science, and history.
http://www.geocities.com/traveljapaneasily/jpkid.html
Japanese Manners and Etiquette
Comprehensive listing of Japanese customs and useful for a quick contrast to other cultures.
http://www.geocities.com/japanfaq/FAQ-Manners.html
History of Japanese Incense
Educational series about the history and evolution of Japanese incense traditions and ceremonies.
http://www.japanese-incense.com/
Japan Thru Young Eyes
Living traditions, survival information, and young Tokyo.
http://www.shejapan.com/jtyeholder/jtye/001/
Real Life in Japan
Short articles about various aspects of life in Japan, from "women only" buses to the hamburger wars.
http://home.att.ne.jp/delta/hiroakabuchi/
Rob's Japan Photo Gallery
Digital photos and descriptions of unique Japanese cultural items and characteristics.
http://www.thejapanfaq.com/pics.html
Mapzones - Japan Map
Find facts on people, land, government, history, culture, currency, current time and date, economy, geography, population, language, and Japanese capital.
http://kids.mapzones.com/world/japan/
Japanese Festivals and Celebrations
A collection of photos and descriptions of how Japanese celebrate.
http://www.thejapanfaq.com/celebrations.html
CultureGrams: Japan
Includes fun cultural facts, country flag and its symbolism, national anthem, and demographic data.
http://onlineedition.culturegrams.com/world/world_country.php?contid=3&wmn=Asia&cid=82&cn=Japan
Youkaimura - The Youkai Village
A virtual village, with Japanese folklore monsters and ghosts. With games, forums, and community interaction.
http://www.youkaimura.org/
Japanese Poetry and Animation
Student-created site offers an overview of these art forms, along with a look at the types and techniques employed.
http://library.thinkquest.org/5214/
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