History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: Meiji Japan Quiz
This 8-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and evaluates your understanding of Japan and the Meiji period.
PBS
Pbs Wideangle: Japan's About Face
PBS's Richard Samuels gives an audio analysis of the United States-Japan military alliance from the end of WWII to the present. Includes complete transcript.
Other
Soramitsu: Historical Geographical Tour of Nara From the Air
Provides detailed aerial maps of the historic Nara district of Japan.
Other
Excerpts From the Writings of Lady Murasaki
Provides excerpts of the writings of Murasaki Shikibu, the author of "The Tale of Gengji," providing an interesting glimpse of the woman.
Other
Yamashita Aikido Organization
The organization, whcih strives to teach the traditional philosophy of Aikido, has existed for over 40 years since the end of World War II.
Other
Japanese Samurai Goods
This site contains information about the history of the Samurai sword, different terms that relate to it, and its importance. Spelling errors exist, presumably because of translation.
Other
Yoro Is and Kabut Os
This site contains information about the armor worn by the Japanese military and armies of the past.
Other
Famous Personages in Japan
This site includes information about a number of famous people in Japan. Designed by a Japanese college to help people learn about modern Japan.
Other
Nara Women's Univ.: Capital of Japan in the 8th Century
This site from the Nara Women's University contains an aerial photo of Nara and provides some background information on the city.
Other
Pacific University: Bushido, the Way of the Warrior
This site from Pacific University gives basic insight into what Bushido is and what influenced its final structure.
Other
Pacific University: Murasaki Shikibu
This site from the Pacific University gives a brief but informative look at the life and times of Murasaki Shikibu.
McGraw Hill
"Picture Bride" by Yoshiko Uchida
This is a brief synopsis of Yoshiko Uchida's "Picture Bride." You can also find links to related books and study guides.
Other
Voice of Hibakusha
This site provides testimonies of people that lived through the A-Bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Yukio Mishima
A biographical sketch of the Japanese author Yukio Mishima with a description of his better known works. Also included is a selected list of his writings.
Other
Lewis and Clark University: Hiroshima Photographs
This is a collection of photographs showing several parts of Hiroshima after the bombing. Each picture shows the damage done and the destruction around each building still standing.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Japan Crossword Puzzle
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Japan.
American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: A Visit to a Japanese High School
The lesson plan lets students research about high school life in Japan and compare and contrast it with that of America.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Japan
Explore the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Japan on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Japan History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Japan including early civilizations, classical, medieval, the Edo period, shoguns, the empire of Japan, and democracy on this site.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Stimson Doctrine
This page from the U.S. Department of State provides a copy of the Stimson Doctrine. The information is only one paragraph in length, but factual and worth checking out on the subject.
Toronto Star Newspapers
Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Naoto Kan, Japan
A brief profile of Japanese Prime Minister, Naoto Kan, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 11 25 13: Volcanic Eruption Births New Japanese Island
Brief article reports on the emergence of a new small island off the coast of Japan due to volcanic activity.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Great Wave at Kanagawa
This resource features a picture and basic facts about the Great Wave at Kanagawa.