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Article
Geographic

Photius: Japan's Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an economic overview for Japan. Other important facts about agriculture and industries are also provided.
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Article
The Economist

The Economist: Country Briefings: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Japan that includes links to recent articles about Japan from the "Economist," the influential newspaper of worldwide business and economic affairs. Includes a page of basic facts about the country (population, major exports...
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Japanese Politics and Society

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Presenting an overview of the history of Japan explore the optional enhancements provided by MIT.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Japanese Politics and Society

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Presenting an overview of the history of Japan explore the optional enhancements provided by MIT.
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Website
Other

Keidanren: Political and Economic Outlook in Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
A speech given at the Japan-U.S. Business Conference in July, 2000. It tells us about the current political situation after the recent general election. It then reports on the recovery the economy is having in Japan.
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Website
Other

Whaling Library: Taiji Winds of Change

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough discussion on the topic of whaling in Japan during the time of Commodore Perry's expedition. Essay also discusses the reasons leading up to the desire to open Japan to the Western World.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Japan. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kids Web Japan: Japanese Economy & Industry

For Students 3rd - 6th
A short description of Japanese economy and industry which details on what the Japanese manufacture, what their specialties are and more.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Wizard of Oz Visits Japan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Deflationary conditions in the United States have not returned since the Great Depression. Instead, U.S. policymakers have frequently found it necessary to battle inflation over the past sixty years. While not a problem in America,...
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Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Economy and Industry

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the economy of Japan, which is based mainly on manufacturing. You can also find out about their agriculture and transportation systems from this article from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Website
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech Digital Library and Archive: Technology Education in Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
This article tells about the education in Japan and especially the technology and vocational aspect. It tells of the need to improve this level of education in order to have a better workforce.
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Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kids Web Japan: High Tech Japan

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, high tech aspects of modern Japan are explained by products, such as cellular phone, game machine, bullet train, high tech eco products and dog language translator. The...
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Website
Other

Whaling Library: Development of Japanese Whaling

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Whaling Library offers essay on "Small-type Coastal Whaling in Japan". Good history of whaling in Pacific waters. Mention of influence of United States in 1820.