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Japan Information Network

Subject Area:

Social Studies

Address/URL:

http://www.jinjapan.org/

Description:

Japan is minutes away while exploring this Web site. This site features information on the current state of the Japanese culture, including electronic magazines with opinion/discussion groups, news on Japanese business/economy, culture/society, science/technology, and fashion. You can also find a plethora of resources by using the Japan Directory and/or statistics on Japan. The Kids Web Japan section, suited specifically for a kid's exploration of Japan, includes Virtual Japan Culture, with lessons in Origami (folding paper), Ikebana (cutting flowers), and Shodo (caligraphy).

How You Can Use This Source:

Read about current issues that impact Japan and its culture.
Learn the arts of Origami, Ikebana, and Shodo.
Explore the Museum of Modern Art, National Science Museum, Japanese Ballet, or other places of interest for a future trip to Japan.
Compare census, crime, education, and other statistics for Japan with those of other countries.

Go to the Japan Information Network.