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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Japan
Read a short essay on Japan's geography and how it affected the culture of Japan.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Nature and Climate
Would you like to find out how Japan's climate compares to where you live? Read about the climate, topography, and natural disasters. There are many pictures and a quiz at the end.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Japan
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Japan, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Japan
An excellent source of information on Japan from The Library of Congress. Includes information on geography, society, economy, transportation, government and politics, and national security.
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:...
CNN
Cnn: Japan Fearful of Re Energized "Ring of Fire"
Article describing Japan's reactions to the Ring of Fire heating up again. 10/1995
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Japan
Explore the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Japan on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Japan History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Japan including early civilizations, classical, medieval, the Edo period, shoguns, the empire of Japan, and democracy on this site.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Asia: Japan
Welcome to Japan ! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
Other
International Lake Environment Committee Foundation: Lake Biwa (Japan)
See a map of Lake Biwa, and a brief description of the biggest lake in 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.
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:...
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.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Jordanians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Jordanians. 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: Kazaks
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Kazaks. 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: Kenyans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Kenyans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Gikuyu
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Gikuyu of Kenya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Gusii
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Gusii of Kenya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Kalenjin
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Kalenjin of Kenya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Luhya
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Luhya of Kenya. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: South Koreans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of South Koreans. 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: Kuwaitis
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Kuwaitis. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...