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  1. 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.
  2. Japan in the Electronic Passport - Introduces the land and people of modern Japan.
  3. Japanese Food- Basic information and photographs. Includes a more detailed look at two popular noodle dishes, sushi, and the snacks prepared by street vendors.
  4. Japanese Food- Tells about popular Japanese food and table manners. Provides recipes for several common dishes. Includes a guide to using chopsticks.
  5. Japanese Festivals and Celebrations - A collection of photos and descriptions of how Japanese celebrate.
  6. Japanese Weddings - Provides a short introduction to Japanese wedding ceremonies, complete with photographs.
  7. Jumping Into Japan - Learn about Japanese sports, traditions, cultures, even how to use chopsticks. Includes folk tales and other activities.
  8. 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.
  9. Let's Travel to Japan - Fourth graders write about the country, its people, its history, and its culture.
  10. Marriage Ceremony in Japan - A Japanese couple describes the traditional wedding ceremony, then tells all about their own. Includes photographs.
  11. Odd Japanology - Includes quizzes about Japan as well as lists of Japanese heroes and heroines, from ancient gods to Nomo and Ichiro.
  12. 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.
  13. Rising Sun: A Cultural Portrait of Japan - Examines the politics, language, arts, entertainment, and lifestyles of Japan.
  14. Rolling Your Own Sushi - Detailed guide to preparing sushi. Includes recipes for several different varieties.
  15. 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.
  16. Seeking the World Cultural Heritage of Japan - Japanese students introduce their country as they see it.
  17. Shichi-Go-San for Kids - Visit a shinto shrine, learn about the 1000 year candy, and see what kids wear for the holiday.
  18. Things Japanese - A detailed look at weddings and marriage customs.
  19. Welcome to Japan - Elementary school students write about Japan's culture, geography, system of education, economy, and industry.
  20. The World Factbook 2000 -- Japan - An overview of Japan's government, economy, population, system of transportation, and military.

 

 

 


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