Directory of Japan Resources

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This category lists sites that introduce young people to the culture of Japan. It includes sites about the beliefs, values, lifestyles, and skills of various people groups.

Subcategories

• Arts
• Biographies
• Food
• Language
• Music

Resources in This Category

• 21Home's Website

  http://www.tym.ed.jp/sc362/en/21h/index21.html
  Students from a Japanese senior high school introduce Japanese culture, their town, and tourist attractions.

• CIA - The World Factbook: Japan

  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ja.html
  Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.

• History of Japanese Incense

  http://www.japanese-incense.com/
  Educational series about the history and evolution of Japanese incense traditions and ceremonies.

• Japan

  http://www.cyberport.uqam.ca/english/countries/japan/
  A place to read interesting essays on Japanese geography, history and culture.

• Japan Atlas

  http://web-japan.org/atlas/index.html
  View slide shows of various cities in Japan, and check out history, architecture, festivals, nature, traditional crafts, and modern technology.

• Japan Thru Young Eyes

  http://www.shejapan.com/jtyeholder/jtye/001/
  Living traditions, survival information, and young Tokyo.

• Japanese Manners and Etiquette

  http://www.thejapanfaq.com/FAQ-Manners.html
  Comprehensive listing of Japanese customs and useful for a quick contrast to other cultures.

• Japanese Weddings

  http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2061.html
  Provides a short introduction to Japanese wedding ceremonies, complete with photographs.

• Kids Web Japan

  http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/
  Introduces the country, its people, culture, history and language. Aimed at schoolchildren between 10 and 14, it features animation, games, quizzes and photographs.

• Odd Japanology

  http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~NW6E-MTMR/japan/japan_e.htm
  Includes quizzes about Japan as well as lists of Japanese heroes and heroines, from ancient gods to Nomo and Ichiro.

• Rob's Japan Photo Gallery

  http://www.thejapanfaq.com/pics.html
  Digital photos and descriptions of unique Japanese cultural items and characteristics.

• US Library of Congress - Country Study: Japan

  http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/jptoc.html
  January 1994 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security.

• Youkaimura - The Youkai Village

  http://youkaimura.freeforums.org/
  A virtual village, with Japanese folklore monsters and ghosts. With games, forums, and community interaction.

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