Curated OER
Island Countries
Students define the meaning of an island. In this island mapping instructional activity, students identify islands on the map. Students discuss the sizes of various islands.
Curated OER
ESL News Article Comprehension
In this ESL reading comprehension learning exercise, students read or listen to an article, then complete a variety of warm up and before/after reading activities. Homework suggestions are also given.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Japan Atlas
Learn about Japan's historic sites, natural beauty, culture and contemporary society. Search by topic or by region in Japan. You can watch slide shows about major Japanese cities or take virtual tours of historic sites like the Shurijo...
Other
The Japan Times Online: The World's Window on Japan
The Japan Times is a daily newspaper published in Tokyo, Japan. Content includes top national and international news, business coverage, the arts and society coverage, sports, events, and more.
Other
Colombia Embassy in Japan
This is the official website of the Embassy of Colombia in Tokyo, Japan. Offers current news and photos of Colombia, general country specific information, global relations with Japan, surprising facts about Colombia, and more.
Other
National Association of Japan America Societies: Edo Japan: A Virtual Tour
Edo is the ancient name for Tokyo and this site provides a virtual experience for students to learn about the government, economy, and social life of Tokyo prior to the 19th century.
University of Texas at Austin
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: Japan
The Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas provides an outstanding collection of maps of the country of Japan. Also links to maps from other online sources.
Read Works
Read Works: Japan Tokyo
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Tokyo, the capital of Japan. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Japan
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...
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Fun Things to Do in Japan
"Kids already know a little about Japan if they collect Pokemon cards or buy Hello Kitty. Japan may seem very "modern," but it has a long history of tradition deeply embedded in everyday life." This site explores the geography and...
Other
Japan guide.com
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...
US Navy
Nhhc: Doolittle Raid on Japan, 18 April 1942
The Doolittle Raid was a gutsy attack on Tokyo made by heroic pilots of B-25 bombers launched from the deck of the USS Hornet, and aircraft carrier. Read about the daring mission and see photographs of the planes, pilots and others, and...
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.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tokyo: The Anime Capital of Japan
A short essay on the history of cartooning and animation in Japan. Discusses the importance of anime (also known as Japanimation) as an industry to Japan and its global reach. Nice samples of anime characters and styles frame the site.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Floating World of Edo Japan
During Japan's Edo period (1615-1868) the phrase "the floating world" (ukiyo) evoked an imagined universe of wit, stylishness, and extravagance -- with overtones of naughtiness, hedonism, and transgression. Implicit was a contrast to the...
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Cities: Map
By clicking on the city names on this map of Japan, you can read a little about each city and see a picture.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Japan
Lonely Planet provides an overview of Japan's history. Also includes information about Japan's culture, geography, demographics, and more.
Other
Artizon Museum, Tokyo, Japan
The Artizon's online English-language home provides access to its collection, which is focussed primarily on the art of the impressionists, the post-impressionists, and twentieth-century Western masters. Most examples are accompanied by...
Other
Travel Photos: Japan
Mr. Frysinger, a seasoned traveler, presents many photos from Japan focusing on the land and the people. The photos are accompanied by captions telling where they were taken, and in some cases, information about the particular place....
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Climate of Japan
Tables for the different climate regions in Japan show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Asian country.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Facts About Japan
Find out interesting facts about Japan including population, currency, weather, and food.
Other
Japan News: The Night Hell Fell From the Sky
A powerful article written for a Japanese publication about an event rarely touched in World War 2 history. That is the fire bombing of Tokyo, which killed over 100,000 on March 10th, 1945. Students of the Cold War might recognize some...
Other
Bento: Tokyo Food Page: Food Gallery
Contains photo "field trips" in Japan of various markets, food-related museums, and other interesting places, including world markets. Site is also available in Japanese.
Other
Nikkei Net (In Japanese)
Nikkei Net is a daily business newspaper published in Tokyo, Japan. Content includes the top national and international news stories of the day, as well as extensive business, economic, and political coverage. (Select "ENGLISH" from the...