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Asiaart: Japanese Ceramics
At this page from Asiaart, 5/6 of the way down is a description of Otagaki Rengetsu's work.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Japan and the Black Ships: The Meiji Restoration
Explains how Japan isolated itself from contact with Europe and America for two hundred years. This ended when it agreed to sign a treaty of friendship with America that was brought to Tokyo in 1853 by Commodore Matthew Perry and his...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: People: Life in Tokyo
Describes features of Tokyo that make it possible for its large population to live there.
New York Times
New York Times: The Fortune Cookie: A History
Evidence points to fortune cookies originating in Japan, not China as most people assume. Here is a brief video presentation discussing the roots of the fortune cookies and how they became linked to Chinese culture. [1:21]
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...
PBS
Pacific Link: Immigration From Japan
An article about Japanese migration to the United States, from the 1880s through World War II, including reference to Japanese picture brides and Angel Island.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: World War Ii Pearl Harbor Attack for Kids
History Questions: Pearl Harbor Attack Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Curated OER
The General Attack on the Bataan Peninsula, by Japanese Artist J. Mukai.
A very good overview of the WWII Japanese conquest of the Philippines, with information on the Bataan Peninsula specifically, including a map, toward the bottom of the page.
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Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
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Cbc.ca: The Crucible Fighting From the Home Front
Canada went from a country in economic crisis to one of the world's most industrialized nations during WW11. Canada's economy was revitalized, women joined the work force, the war effort was actively supported; yet unfair times did exist...
US Navy
U.s. Navy Museum: Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan
This lesson plan discusses the American initiative to open Japan to western trade. It also features a biography of Commodore Perry, an exploration of the Japanese class system, and various learning activities.
Other
Miho Museum: Landscape
See the collection of ancient and classical art from both eastern and western traditions, housed in the Miho Museum Museum of Japan, which was designed by I.M. Pei and features an integrated Japanese garden.
Other
Joseph Wu Origami: What Is Origami?
A brief history of the art of Origami by Joseph Wu. Basic techniques, types of paper, and terminology are discussed.
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,...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Chiang Kai Shek
Encyclopedia Britannica offers a brief biography of Chiang Kai-shek, the leader of the Nationalist Chinese who fought the Japanese and Communists for control of China.
Other
Ddxa: Wake Island During Wwii
A description of Wake Island during World War II. Details on how the civilians were kept as POWs after the attack by the Japanese.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Bataan Death March
This summary contains interesting information, history, and facts on the Bataan Death March during the Fall of the Philippines in 1942.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Battle of the Coral Sea
Summary contains interesting information, history, and facts on the Battle of the Coral Sea fought from May 4-8, 1942.
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History Place: Rape of Nanking
In December 1937, the Japanese Imperial Army marched into China's capital city of Nanking and proceeded to murder 300,000 out of 600,000 civilians and soldiers in the city. The six weeks of carnage would become known as the Rape of...
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: Pearl Harbor Raid, Dec. 7, 1941
Provides an overview and special image selection of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Use the additional links, especially the FAQ link, to access expanded information on the Pearl Harbor raid. Lesson plans are available from the FAQ page.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Fighting the Good Fight in World War Ii 1941 1945: The Home Front
Discusses how America prepared for war, the impact on the work force in the United States, how women and other civilians supported the war effort, and how the war affected race relations.
OpenStax
Open Stax: World War Ii 1941 1945: Origins of War: Europe, Asia and United States
Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Post War Prosperity, Cold War Fears 1945 1960: Challenges of Peacetime
Examines the challenges of demobilization after World War II, how Harry Truman addressed them, and how the government responded to the needs of war veterans.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Immigration and Migration
[Free Registration/Login Required] A lengthy essay discussing the differing opinions about immigration and the role of immigrants in the United States in the latter half of the 19th century and the early 20th century. Find out about the...
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