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Mandala: The Symphony of Friendship
This site illustrates the history behind the tradition of playing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at Christmastime in Japan. This story is written and illustrated for children. Includes a sound file of a portion of the ninth symphony.
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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...
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Ntt Digital Museum: Seinan War and the Telegraph
The Seinan War resulted as a part of the opposition to Meiji. This very brief account tells how the telegraph played a role in the war.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Japanese Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Japanese Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Read Works
Read Works: China Under Attack
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about a personal experience during the Japanese attach on China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.
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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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Vajrayana
An article on Vajrayana, one of the three Buddhist routes to enlightenment. The article includes the history of Vajrayana and its teachings, as well as information about its development in places beyond India, such as China, Japan, and...
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Stimson Doctrine
This page from the U.S. Department of State provides a copy of the Stimson Doctrine. The information is only one paragraph in length, but factual and worth checking out on the subject.
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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Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinsu
This Japanese guide book site offers general information and history on the samurai, the warrior class of feudal Japan.
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The Last Samurai
This Japanese guide book site offers general information and history on the samurai, the warrior class of feudal Japan.
American Forum for Global Education
American Forum for Global Education: Haiku as a Cultural Icon
These detailed lesson plans let students research about Shiki and Haiku, compose on their own poetry, and learn about Japanese culture.
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Nancho: Mac Arthur Archives
Declassified documents from the MacArthur Archives, 1947, reports on the Japanese Chrysanthemum Throne, in 6 parts.
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Genbukan Tokyo Shibu: Founder of the First Warrior Government
Provides a good biography of the Shogun Minamoto Yoritomo.
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
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.
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Cut Out From Image of Bird and Flower (Ukiyo E)
An exhibition review on the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e. Very nice images and history of this art form with an interpretation of an historical link of Japan and the Western world.
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Cut Out From an Ukiyo E Image Depicting Row of Houses With People
An exhibition review on the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e. Very nice images and history of this art form with an interpretation of an historical link of Japan and the Western world.
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Portion of a Modern Wood Block in the Ukiyo E Style
An exhibition review on the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e. Very nice images and history of this art form with an interpretation of an historical link of Japan and the Western world.
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Wasabi Powder, a Key Ingredient in Sushi, Is Produced From the Wasabi Root
A comprehensive report on the food of Japan. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Chicken and Slices of Leek Being Threaded Onto Bamboo Skewers
A comprehensive report on the food of Japan. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Fresh Sushi Produced at This Factory in Queens, Ny
A comprehensive report on the food of Japan. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ogata Korin, Red and White Plum Blossoms
Read and view pictures of "Red and White Plum Blossoms" by Ogata Korin. Ogata transforms a very simple landscape theme-two flowering trees on either side of a brook-into a dream vision.
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