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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the historical background of Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, analyze the role of defense in our world today, and evaluate the repercussions of Article 9.
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Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Government

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore both the national and prefectural governments of Japan and learn the responsibilities of each in this article from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Politics and Policy in Contemporary Japan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This collection of readings introduces the politics and policy process of contemporary Japan.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Politics and Policy in Contemporary Japan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This collection of readings introduces the politics and policy process of contemporary Japan.
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Website
Other

Kantei: Constitution and Government of Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Kantei gives you the fundamental structure of the government of Japan. It also has a chart of the organization of the government. There is page where you can read the constitution of Japan.