Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Luo
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Luo of Kenya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Japan Fact Sheet
This site actually provides a number of "fact sheets" on a range of topics related to Japan's geography, government, economy, culture, society, and sports. Read online or download handy PDF documents for classroom use. The site has...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ainu
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Ainu of Japan. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Japanese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Japanese. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
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...
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...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Japan
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....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Malinke
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Malinke people of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Liechtensteiners
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Liechtensteiners. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Chewa and Other Maravi Groups
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Maravi group of people, including the Chewa, of Malawi and neighboring countries. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Songhay
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Songhay in the Sahel region of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Activities on Japan
This collection of K-3 activities about Japan includes an English/Japanese Picture Dictionary, the colors in Japanese, a Zoom School feature on Japan, Japanese origami, Japanese artists, maps, coloring pages, and more.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Regions of Japan
Here is a map showing the nine regions of Japan followed by a brief discussion of the regions and their cultures.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Japan
Read a short essay on Japan's geography and how it affected the culture of Japan.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Japan Research Book
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches about Japan and life in Japan. Food, culture, sports and sites of interest are featured along with questions for Activotes.
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.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Nipponia
Nipponia is an online magazine, published quarterly, that introduces modern Japan to people all over the world. Browse articles on life and culture, travel and history, science and technology, art and entertainment, nature and geography,...
Read Works
Read Works: Hong Kong's Bun Festival
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Cheung Chau Bun Festival. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.