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National Association of Japan America Societies: Edo Japan: A Virtual Tour
Edo is the ancient name for Tokyo and this site provides a virtual experience for students to learn about the government, economy, and social life of Tokyo prior to the 19th century.
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Japan guide.com: Militarism and World War Ii
Outlines Japanese history from 1915-1945. There are also many links to other information about Japan.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Japan
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Japan. Content includes a focus on Japan's recent history, leaders and media. There is also a timeline of key events in Japanese history.
PBS
Pbs: Korea History
Ancient history of Korea is explained here at this site from PBS. Country relationships between China and Japan and included.
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About Korea: History
A brief but informative timeline of Korean history divided into the kingdoms and dynasties that made up this country's history.
Science Struck
Science Struck: 19 Worst Natural Disasters in the History of Japan
Presents a list of the nineteen worst natural disasters to strike Japan, along with descriptions, year, number of casualties, and where each occurred. Japan has been hit by earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, typhoons, blizzards,...
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: July 29: Harris Treaty & Bowling
Library of Congress site presents historical material of events that happened on July 29. Topics include the Harris Treaty and the history of bowling.
A&E Television
History.com: Why Wwii Soldiers Mutinied After v J Day
The Allies had won the war, but thousands of U.S. troops were fed up. During the five months, from V-J Day into January 1946, thousands took to the streets at bases around the world, protesting the delays. According to historian, R....
Science Struck
Science Struck: History of the Atomic Bomb
Describes the history of the invention of the atomic bomb, its use in World War II against Japan, the impact on people who were targetted by it, the immediate and long-term impact on generations of people, the effect on communications,...
Other
Tokugawa Art Museum
The home page for the Tokugawa Art Museum in Nagoya. There are many examples of Japanese art from many cultures and periods in Japan's history.
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...
The History Cat
The History Cat: World History: The Mongol Empire
Describes the achievements of the Mongol Empire and of the Chinese, the importance of the Silk Road in transmitting ideas and inventions, the Mongols' two attempts to conquer Japan, the sacking of Baghdad, and how the Black Plague...
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: The Atomic Bomb
[Free Registration/Login Required] How necessary was it for the United States to drop the atomic bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima in World War II? In this lesson, learners will study varying accounts and develop their own opinions of...
Other
Women in World History Curriculum/murasaki Shikibu
Provides a biography of Murasaki Shikibu, the writer of The Tale of Genji.
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Women in World History Curriculum: Heian Period
Describes the status of women in Japanese society during the Heinan Period.
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Postwar Japan: Statist Development
The rebirth of Japan after WWII is explained. There was land reform, political reform, democratization, and the establishment of trade unions, all introduced by the Supreme Command of Allied Power. The phenomenal growth of business was...
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War Ii History for Kids: The Atomic Bomb
Kids learn about the history of the Atomic Bomb during World War II. Dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki of Japan to end WW2.
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Elon University: Heian and Kamakura Period Facts and Information
This site presents a variety of facts about the Heian and Kamakura periods in Japanese history.
Other
History of Telephone Sets: Graham Bell Invents the Telephone
A short summary of how Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) came to invent the telephone.
Other
Outrider: Nuclear History: World War Ii
A timeline with primary source documents and photos of the invention and use of the atomic bomb during World War II. Links to additional information and videos are also provided.
University of Oxford (UK)
Pitt Rivers Museum: Japanese Noh Masks
A fact sheet created by the Pitt Rivers Museum to aid understanding of Japanese Noh masks. Read also about the history of the Noh theater.
Other
Architechtonic Research: The Head Temples of Zen Buddhism
A page describing the importance and history of a number of Zen temples in Japan. Includes pictures of the temples as well as details of the temple construction and history.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: The Samurai: Japanese Warriors
Discover the history of the famed Samurai of Japan. What made them unique? A free registration is required to download material.
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