Students recognize that the feudal times of Japan changed the lives of its people.In this Japanese history and geography lesson, students understand how Japan's geography in the ring of fire and its strong feelings of honor and duty have...

Bridge to Terabithia is a story about friendship that brings magic into ordinary life. Study guides may not be magical, but the guided questions, graphic organizers, extension activities, vocabulary, and discussion questions help...

This site talks about Kakinomoto Hitomaro and has links to many other great Japanese poets.

This is a brief synopsis of Yoshiko Uchida's "Picture Bride." You can also find links to related books and study guides.