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Popular Culture and Japan’s Gross National Cool Lesson PlanPopular Culture and Japan’s Gross National Cool Lesson Plan
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Popular Culture and Japan’s Gross National Cool

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From Manga to Godzilla and Pokemon, Japanese pop culture has been taking the globe by storm. This phenomenon is called "soft power." Learners will examine the differences between hard and soft power, as well as learn the historical and cultural significance of Japanese pop culture. They'll listen to podcasts, research Japanse pop characters, and explain their global significance.

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7th - 9th
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Social Studies & History
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