Resource: Souvenirs At Yasukuni Shrine
Pictures of souvenirs, which can be interpreted as nationalistic, being sold at Yasukuni Shrine. This Shrine, dedicated to Japanese war dead, is extremely controversial.
Resource: Woodcut of the Seige of Port Arthur
This is a woodcut of the bombardment of by the Japanese of the Russian held Port Arthur druing the Russo-Japanese War.
Resource: Anime - An Annotated Filmography for Use in the Classroom
In this filmography, Japanese historian and anime and manga expert Antonia Levi recommends anime movies to use in the grade K-12 classroom. For each movie, she gives a synopsis, suggests age appropriateness, and offers points of discussion.
Essay: The Epoch of Unification (1568 - 1615 AD)
J.S.A. Elisonas, Professor Emeritus of East Asian Languages and Cultures and of History at the University of Indiana-Bloomington, provides his interpretation of how Japan transformed from a divided land of constant warfare to a unified, relatively peaceful land during the years 1568-1615.
Essay: The Allied Occupation of Japan
Professor Peter Frost gives an overview of the reforms and examines the controversy surrounding an especially contentious period in Japanese history, the Allied Occupation.
Resource: Tokyo Bomb Damage Remains December 1945
Photograph of a block of downtown Tokyo taken on Dec. 18, 1945, after the end of the war. A small illustration of the extent of physical damage Tokyo suffered as a result of aerial bombing.
Question: What topics about Japan are of greatest interest to Elementary school teachers?
What topics about Japan are of greatest interest to Elementary school teachers?
Resource: Surrender Ceremony aboard USS Missouri
Picture of the surrender ceremony with original picture caption.
Resource: The Epoch of Unification (1568-1615)
J.S.A. Elisonas, Professor Emeritus of East Asian Languages and Cultures and of History at the University of Indiana-Bloomington, provides his interpretation of how Japan transformed from a divided land of constant warfare to a unified, relatively peaceful land during the years 1568-1615.
Resource: Headline Announcing Japanese Attack on the US
Banner Headline from the New York Times of December 8, 1941, announcing Japan's attack on the United States.
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