Ritual Objects in Todaiji
Photo of ritual objects in front of the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) at Todaiji Temple in Nara.
Students at a Juku
Photo of students studying at an after school "cram school" on a Friday evening. These schools play an important role in entrance exam preparation.
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.
Jun Saito on Japanese Domestic Politics
Jun Saito, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Yale University and former member of the Japanese House of Representatives, discusses Japanese domestic politics in this April 2010 interview.
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.
Richard Samuels on Japanese Security
Richard J. Samuels. the Ford International Professor of Political Science, analyzes Japan's strategic approach to foreign policy and security issues.Key topics include Japanese security policy under Prime Minister Hatoyama and Japanese relations with North Korea and China.
George R. Packard on US-Japan Relations
George R. Packard discusses key controversies in both the past half century and the current state of US-Japan relations. Key topics include the US-Japan Security Treaty, Japanese participation in collective self-defense, and the legacy of Edwin Reischauer. Dr. Packard is the President of the US-Japan Foundation and the author of Edwin O. Reischauer & the American Discovery of Japan.
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.
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