Curated OER
Country: Japan
Young scholars observe live Webcam views of Japan. They study its economy, government, and culture through paintings and facts. They label a map of Japan with its cities and rivers.
Curated OER
Planning A Two Week Trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima
Ninth graders simulate being a first-time visitor to Japan. Using the internet, pupils identify answers to given questions about Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. Students use computer technology to type their answers. Their answers also...
Curated OER
Not Just Sushi: Create a Travel Guide
Sixth graders create a travel guide as they explore a virtual tour of Tokyo. They take notes on the food that can be found in Tokyo and include the collection information in their travel guide.
CNN
Cnn: World
The Cable News Network (CNN) provides the latest news, issues, and events occurring in the world today. Content includes the top international headlines, including specialized focus on Africa, the Americas, the Asia-Pacific region,...
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...
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.
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 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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gallery: Earth From Space
These satellite images of Earth shows some astonishing things about our planet and our relationship with it.
Other
Green Map Atlas: What Is Green About Tokyo?
An explanation of the efforts that Tokyo has made to create green space and other eco-friendly zones, including the creation of a map of the city that guides people to these urban centers of greenness.
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.
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....
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Facts About Japan
Find out interesting facts about Japan including population, currency, weather, and food.