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Student-created site offers an overview of these art forms, along with a look at the types and
techniques employed.
http://library.thinkquest.org/5214/
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Youkaimura - The Youkai Village
A virtual village, with Japanese folklore monsters and ghosts. With games, forums, and community
interaction.
http://www.youkaimura.org/
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CultureGrams: Japan
Includes fun cultural facts, country flag and its symbolism, national anthem, and demographic data.
http://onlineedition.culturegrams.com/world/world_country.php?contid=3&wmn=Asia&cid=82&....
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Japanese Festivals and Celebrations
A collection of photos and descriptions of how Japanese celebrate.
http://www.thejapanfaq.com/celebrations.html
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Mapzones - Japan Map
Find facts on people, land, government, history, culture, currency, current time & date,
economy, geography, population, language, and Japanese capital.
http://kids.mapzones.com/world/japan/
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Rob's Japan Photo Gallery
Digital photos and descriptions of unique Japanese cultural items and characteristics.
http://www.thejapanfaq.com/pics.html
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Real Life in Japan
Short articles about various aspects of life in Japan, from "women only" buses to the
hamburger wars.
http://home.att.ne.jp/delta/hiroakabuchi/
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Japan Thru Young Eyes
Living traditions, survival information, and young Tokyo.
http://www.shejapan.com/jtyeholder/jtye/001/
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History of Japanese Incense
Educational series about the history and evolution of Japanese incense traditions and ceremonies.
http://www.japanese-incense.com/
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Japanese Manners and Etiquette
Comprehensive listing of Japanese customs and useful for a quick contrast to other cultures.
http://www.geocities.com/japanfaq/FAQ-Manners.html
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Travel Japan for Kids
Kid-friendly links to learn about Japan, its culture, geography, art, math, science, and history.
http://www.geocities.com/traveljapaneasily/jpkid.html
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Odd Japanology
Includes quizzes about Japan as well as lists of Japanese heroes and heroines, from ancient gods to
Nomo and Ichiro.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~NW6E-MTMR/japan/japan_e.htm
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Virtual Trip to Japan
Take a virtual trip to Japan. Visit a middle school, learn about manga and anime, speak Nihongo,
and learn about the Fulbright Memorial Fund.
http://www.geocities.com/kendama2001/
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Shichi-Go-San for Kids
Visit a shinto shrine, learn about the 1000 year candy, and see what kids wear for the holiday.
http://www.geocities.com/shichigosan2001/
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A Picture Tour of Japan
Elementary school students write about different aspects of life in Japan.
http://bondo.wsc.mass.edu/norris/clssroom/56malc/japan/tour/tour.htm
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Marriage Ceremony in Japan
A Japanese couple describes the traditional wedding ceremony, then tells all about their own.
Includes photographs.
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/2888/celebration-e.html
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Things Japanese
A detailed look at weddings and marriage customs.
http://mothra.rerf.or.jp/ENG/Hiroshima/Things/81.html
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The World Factbook 2000 -- Japan
An overview of Japan's government, economy, population, system of transportation, and military.
http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ja.html
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Roger and Marilyn's Photo Tour of Tokyo
A multimedia virtual tour of Japan's capital with more than 200 photographs, maps, sounds, music,
narration, and personal observations.
http://www.artisandevelopers.com/web/tokyo/
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Seeking the World Cultural Heritage of Japan
Japanese students introduce their country as they see it.
http://library.thinkquest.org/29295/
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Rising Sun: A Cultural Portrait of Japan
Examines the politics, language, arts, entertainment, and lifestyles of Japan.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C006089/
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Japanese Weddings
Provides a short introduction to Japanese wedding ceremonies, complete with photographs.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2061.html
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Peggy's Japan Page
An American woman tells about her travels to Japan. Includes information on the country's people,
its culture, and its system of education. With photographs.
http://www.amphi.com/~psteffen/fmf/
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Kids Web Japan
Learn all about the land and people of Japan. Explore its tradition and culture, learn about its
schools and businesses, and try some simple Japanese recipes.
http://www.jinjapan.org/kidsweb/
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Japan in the Electronic Passport
Introduces the land and people of modern Japan.
http://www.mrdowling.com/616japan.html
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Let's Travel to Japan
Fourth graders write about the country, its people, its history, and its culture.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001480F/
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A Year in Akkeshi
See life in the Japanese town of Akkeshi through the eyes of an Australian family that spent a year
living there.
http://www.marimo.or.jp/Akkeshi_pub/manion/
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Japan
An American teacher who spent three weeks in Japan writes about her experiences. Site includes
information on the country's system of education, its people, and culture and traditions.
http://www.k111.k12.il.us/king/japan1.htm
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