Wake Forest University: Japan: A Meteoric Rise

Learners conduct research into the history of th Japanese rise to economic power. They use a variety of sources for information and engage in a variety of in class and out of class activities.

When your class thinks of medieval history, they probably think of European castles and knights. But they may not know that the Heian period in Japan, which coincided with the Middle Ages in Europe, saw a significant development in...

General thoughts on the efforts of Tokugawa officials to keep Japan free of outside influence, in particular, on the acts of 1635(Closed Country Edict) and 1639 (Exclusion of the Portugese).

What have US-Japanese relations been like since the conclusion of World War II? Why do some commentators identify Japan's postwar years as a subordinate independence? Invite your young historians to research Japan's status in the world...

Students examine the history of Japanese farming and current international farming issues. They conduct Internet research, create a chart to illustrate the history of farm products in Japan, and simulate a WTO meeting.

Students discuss the decision after World War II of Japan's to follow a policy of pacifism. After reading an article, they identify the ways Japan is strengthening its military. They watch a video to discover how their Constitution was...

Explore Japanese society and national identity. Class members share ideas about the Japanese economy and then investigate a series of resources, including an article, a film, a lecture, and a poem, to learn about Japan's Bubble Economy...

PBS provides a detailed overview of America's involvement in World War II and the political movements lead by evil dictators that were sprouting up in countries such as Germany, Spain, Italy, and Japan.

A continuation of Part I of "The Social Gospel", the underlying causes for the reform movements in the last part of the 19th century and early 20th century.

It might be frightening to find a sleepwalker moving around in the house. Ambulation that occurs during sleep is called somnambulism. Here are some facts about this condition and possible treatment.