CIA World Fact Book: Japan
Japan: A Country Study (Library of Congress)
Explore Japan
Teaching and Learning About Japan
Benihana Guide to Japan
Web Japan
KidsWeb Japan
Culture of Japan

Clothing
Kimono
Kimono: Traditional Japanese Dress
Traditional Japanese Garments
Brief History of Japanese Clothing

Education/School
Schools
Education: Basic Information
Education in Japan

Etiquette
Japanese Etiquette
Bowing
The Art of Bowing in Japan

Fans
History of Japanese Folding Fans
Folding Fans (Ougi)
The Japanese Fan
Kyo Sensu (Folding Fans)

Festivals & Holidays
(Select ONE festival or holiday to research.)

Many topics
Japanese Fesitivals and Celebrations
Japanese Culture & Festivals
Japanese National Holidays
Festivals & Holidays
Children's Day
Children’s Day
Obon Festival
Obon
Obon Festival
Peace Festival
Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park
Peace Festival History
The Peace Declaration
56th Anniversary of Hiroshima Bombing
Shichi-go San
Basic Information
Shichi-go San
Shogatsu (New Year)
Japanese New Year
Shogatsu
New Year's Holidays
Tanabata Festival
Basic Information
Tanabata (Seven-evening)
Tanabata Festival 1
Tanabata Festival 2

Food/Cooking/Eating Customs
Cookbook for Kids
Japanese Cuisine
Japanese Meals
Japan Culinary History

Games, Sports, & Recreation
Outside the Classroom
Traditional Japanese Toys
Fun & Games
Traditional Japanese Toys & Games
Kendama
Japanese Games & Sports
Sports

Homes/Houses
Japanese Houses
Basic Information
Japanese House

Marriage/Weddings
Basic Information
Traditional Japanese Weddings
Japanese Wedding

Martial Arts
(Select ONE martial art to research.)

Many Topics
Virtual Museum: Martial Arts
Movies of Japanese Martial Arts
Traditional Japanes Martial Arts
Martial Arts & Weapons
Martial Arts
Japanese Martial Arts
Judo
Judo
History and Philosophy of Judo
Karate
History of Karate
Kendo
Kendo Practice
Kendo History & Background
The Art of Kendo
Sumo
Sumo: Basic Information
Sumo Wrestling History
Beginners' Guide to Sumo
About Sumo
Sumo Photo Gallery

Religion/Philosophy
(Select ONE religion/philosophy to research.)

Many Topics
Japan Fact Sheet: Religion
What religions do Japanese people practice?
Religion in Contemporary Japanese Society
Buddhism
Buddhism (World Almanac for Kids)
Traditional Religions and Philosophies of Japan: Buddhism
Buddhism: Basic Information
Buddhism
Confucianism
Japanese Confucianism: Basic Information
Confucianism in Japan:
Past and Present
Culture of Japan: Confucianism
Shinto
Traditional Religions and Philosophies of Japan: Shinto
Shinto: Basic Information
Shinto
Shinto

Performing Arts
(Select ONE performing art to research.)

Many Topics
Virtual Museum: Performing Arts
Japanese Drama
Bunraku
World of Bunraku
(see video links at bottom)
History of Bunraku
Bunraku: Puppet Theater of Japan
Japan Factsheet: Bunraku
Kabuki
Basic Information
Kabuki: Traditional Theatrical Arts
An Introduction to Kabuki
Kabuki Theater
Noh (No) Drama
Basic Information
Backgound to Noh-Kyogen
Noh Drama
Noh Dancing: Origins

Poetry
Tanka and Haiku Poetry
Haiku
Haiku
What is Tanka?
Tanka

Samurai
History of Samurai
The Samurai: Warrior Class of Japan
Samurai Archives
Samurai Helmet

Traditional Arts
(Select ONE traditional pastime to research.)

Many Topics
Virtual Museum: Pastimes
Culture: Traditions & Customs
Ikebana (Flower Arranging)
Ikebana
About Ikebana: History
Ikebana International
(see About Ikebana)
Ikebana (PowerPoint slideshow)
Bonsai/Japanese Gardens
Bonsai
Bonsai: Basic Information
Japanese Gardens: Basic Information
Japanese Gardens
Japanese Garden
Origami
Origami Overview
Origami History: The Art of Paper Folding
Origami History
History of Origami
Shodo (Calligraphy)
Shodo
Intro. to Japanese Calligraphy
Shodo's Room (with video)
Tea Ceremony
Basic Information
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Chanoyu, The Japanese tea ceremony