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Humanistic Texts: Selected Poetry of Hitomaro

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The text to poetry written by Kakinomoto Hitomaro is found here.
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Great Japanese Poets: Kakinomoto Hitomaro

For Students 9th - 10th
This site talks about Kakinomoto Hitomaro and has links to many other great Japanese poets.
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History of Haiku: Basho Matsuo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes Basho's writing style, including his sense of humor. It also provides several examples of his poetry.
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Web Links to Hiroshima

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides many weblinks to Hiroshima, Japan. The focus is on sites related to the atomic bombing, but many other Hiroshima sites are also included.
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National Diet Library: Birth of the Constitution of Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
A site on the development of the constitution of Japan with descriptions of the major political figures and summaries of some of the documents.
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Nihon Kaigun: The Imperial Japanese Navy Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent information provided on the Imperial Japanese Navy. Includes information on the Japanese attack on the United States.
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Russo Japanese Research Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Information, analysis, photographs, maps, and similar resources to support study of the Russo-Japanese War.
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Elon University: Heian and Kamakura Period Facts and Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a variety of facts about the Heian and Kamakura periods in Japanese history.
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Scns: The Gods and Goddesses of Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
List and description of Gods and Goddesses of ancient Japanese history.
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Interactive
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Pantheon: The Family Tree of Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive family tree of ancient Japanese gods and goddesses with descriptions and images.
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Primary
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Nancho: Mac Arthur Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
Declassified documents from the MacArthur Archives, 1947, reports on the Japanese Chrysanthemum Throne, in 6 parts.
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eBook
University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Twenty Classical Works

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
From "A Reader's Guide of Japanese Literature" at the University of Virginia comes this list of twenty important pieces of classical Japanese literature, including author(when known), genre and date. It offers links to pieces available...
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University of Virginia

Univ. Of Virginia: A Note on the English Translation

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down this essay from the Universtiy of Virginia to find a transliteration and several translations of a short poem by Ki no Tsurayuki. It is interesting to note the differing interpretations. Be sure to click on the "contents"...
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Semimaru

For Students 9th - 10th
This translation from the University of Virginia of the Noh play, "Semimaru," by Zeami, has a short introduction and some notes following the text.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Forever Friends: Traveling to Asia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a virtual trip to several countries in Asia, guided by knowledgeable young people who will help you understand the culture and special allures of each country. Short videos are included. A map and activities relating to the...
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: A Humanoid Robot to Debut at Japan Bank

For Students 6th - 8th
Article reports on a humanoid robot that will soon be greeting customers at banks in Japan. Includes video.
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Website
Marxists Internet Archive

Encycopedia of Marxism: Russian Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
A well-written overview of the Russian Civil War beginning with the landing by the Japanese, written from a Marxist view.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the world of Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston through this informative site. Students and teachers will benefit from the featured lesson plans for "Farewell to Manzanar."
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Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Manga Touch' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In 'Manga Touch' by Canadian author Jacqueline Pearce, Dana tries to fit in at her school and with Japanese students she meets on a school trip to Japan. She feels excluded from the 'in' group of school peers. This teacher's guide...
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Japan guide.com: Militarism and World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines Japanese history from 1915-1945. There are also many links to other information about Japan.
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BBC

Bbc: 'New Proof' of Japan Sex Slaves

For Students 9th - 10th
An April 2007 news report on the discovery of archived records that suggest women across Asia were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese army during World War II. This controversial topic and demands for a formal apology have become...
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a country profile and comprehensive travel guide to Japan, background details, and numerous links to key information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government, and...
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Japan guide.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a comprehensive travel and living guide to Japan. Content includes a look at Japan's people, culture, and events through the eyes of a tourist. A great place for destination overviews, day-to-day lifestyles, and...
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Institute of Space/astronautical Science

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage of the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan's national space research center.