A wonderful resource on Japan can be found here. It provides an in-depth study of the history of the country, their society and culture, education and arts, economy, relations with other nations, politics, national security, and much...

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.

Japan's indigenous religion is known as Shinto. Here is a brief look at it with hand drawn illustrations of the shrines, costumes, and masks accompanying the text.

A wonderful three lesson unit that examines the art of Japanese screen paintings. Following some valuable information on the culture and country student will have an opportunity to create their own screen.

"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...

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...

Students will explore the many ways in which China has influenced Japanese culture and cultural borrowing has occurred.

A nice description of life in Japan focusing in Japanese house, food and clothes. There are also a number of questions at the bottom of the page such as why Japanese take off their shoes before entering a house and more.

A nice description of the school systems in Japan from the earliest grades to the university. It also explores what children learn.

In this article from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs you can read about traditional Japanese houses, clothing, and food, but also find out how modern Japanese people live.

Examine the some of the thousands of characters that make up the Japanese written language. A simple explanation of the different kinds of characters and their uses helps you figure out how the Japanese language works.

Lonely Planet provides an overview of Japan's history. Also includes information about Japan's culture, geography, demographics, and more.

Here is a map showing the nine regions of Japan followed by a brief discussion of the regions and their cultures.

This resource traces the changes in Japanese literature from its beginnings in the Nara period through the present.

A description of the culture and traditions of the samurai in medieval Japan.

Provides links to information on the two primary religions of Japan--Shintoism and Buddhism--and to its various minority religions, including Confucianism, Christianity, and Islam. Includes useful facts about Japanese wedding practices,...

A list of the main holidays and festivals held throughout Japan each year, along with illustrations of decorations, foods, and tokens used in the celebrations of these events.

Read a short essay on Japan's geography and how it affected the culture of Japan.

Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Japan located in East Asia.

[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.

A look at the different traditions and ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. Experience Christmas from Australia to Zambia, Italy to China, and many more countries.

Learners learn to view Japanese paintings, they make a screen, and they learn about the culture of Japan. There are three lesson plans and all allow all needed materials to be downloaded.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text with introductory information about Japan. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Kyoto, Japan. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.