The ABCs of the U.S.-Japan Relationship: Alliance, Business, and Culture
Michael Auslin of the American Enterprise Institute analyzes the complex relationship between Japan and the United States, using the "simple ABC's" of Alliance, Business, and Culture.
O-Bento
Professor Merry White gives an introduction of the history and cultural significance of the o-bento, or Japanese lunch box. She includes recipes and an o-bento song for preschoolers.
The Evolution of the Tea Ceremony
Japan scholar Paul Varley's concise and accessible introduction to the Japanese tea ceremony, or chanoyu, describes its history from the early ninth century to the present day and discusses the four major aspects of chanoyu.
Tsukiji, Tokyo’s Pantry
Theodore Bestor of Harvard University provides insight into the workings of the famous Tsukiji Fish Market, explaining its central place in Japanese culture and commerce.
Current Events and the K-12 Classroom
This letter to our readers explains a new feature on our website, linking you to the latest news in English and Japanese, and offers suggestions for ways to use these articles and editorials in your classroom.
Japan's Rebirth at the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics
Professor Paul Droubie gives an overview of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics, which were the first hosted in a non-white, non-Western country. The essay highlights the significance of these games in the context of Japanese social and diplomatic history.
Review of Through Japanese Eyes, 4th Revised and Expanded Edition
Robert Fish, Director of Education and Lecture Programs at Japan Society, reviews this anthology of source readings about Japan. He focuses in particular on its usefulness for educators.
The Meiji Restoration Era, 1868-1889
In this essay, historian James Huffman outlines the history of the critical transition Japan underwent between 1868 and 1889, as well as providing some background about the events leading up to this period of rapid societal change.
Contemporary Japan, 1989–Present
Professor Peter Frost gives his interpretation of the economic, social and international challenges facing contemporary Japan.
Early Japan (50,000 BC – 710 AD)
Historian Martin Colcutt of Princeton University provides an overview of Early Japanese history.
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