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Ritual Objects in Todaiji
Photo of ritual objects in front of the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) at Todaiji Temple in Nara.
School Lunch
Photo of 'kyushoku', or school lunch, in Japanese schools. In schools with school lunch, the process of serving and cleaning up the lunch is an important part of the kids education.
Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
Photo of the 2010 Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, with McDonald's sponsorship banners prominently on display.
From Hiroshima to New York: Survivors of the 1945 A-Bombing of Hiroshima Discuss Their Experiences, Paper Cranes & 9/11
Masahiro Sasaki and Tsugio Ito, suvivors of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima, discuss their memories of that day and its impact on their lives.
Canned Whale Meat
Eating whale, a controversial issue, is permitted in Japan. In fact, whale meat provided a key source of cheap protein in the early postwar period. A discussion of this picture can be used as an entry point to discussing issues of cultural taboos, cultural relativism, and the extent to which the debate over the protection of whales is based on "science" vs. culturally ingrained ideas.
Osechi-ryori
Components in osechi-ryori, or traditional Japanese New Year's food, are chosen for their symbolic meaning.
Copenhagen & Beyond: Enforcement Mechanisms
Takao Shibata, Elliot Diringer and Masayoshi Arai discuss possible enforcement mechanisms if a legally binding agreement is reached in Copenhagen Climate Conference in December 2009.
Noteworthy Japanese News
Recent news articles in Japan have covered subjects as varied as Kamaboko Day, using construction scraps to fuel factories, coffee in Japan, and an editorial on Japan's working poor. This annotated list offers links to prominent English-language Japanese newspapers and suggestions for ways to use the articles in the classroom.
Farm Tool
This farm implement allows for the easy movement of oranges and equipment on a terraced field, while allowing as much land as possible to remain arable.
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