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A Brief History of Benshi (Silent Film Narrators)
EssayAn introduction to the history of benshi (silent film narrators), who played an important role in introducing western culture and as popular culture stars in Japan during the opening decades of the 20th century.
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The Epoch of Unification (1568 - 1615 AD)
EssayJ.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.
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The Polity of the Tokugawa Era
EssayJ.S.A. Elisonas, Professor Emeritus of East Asian Languages and Cultures and of History at the University of Indiana-Bloomington, explains the nature of the Tokugawa polity, which featured a political system that survived for over two centuries.
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Nara and Heian Japan (710 AD - 1185 AD)
EssayIn this article, Martin Colcutt of Princeton University provides an introductory overview to the Nara and Heian periods of Japanese history.
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Japan's Medieval Age: The Kamakura & Muromachi Periods
EssayHistorian Martin Colcutt outlines the turbulent period between the mid-12th & mid-16th centuries in Japan.
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Early Japan (50,000 BC - 710 AD)
EssayHistorian Martin Colcutt of Princeton University provides an overview of Early Japanese history.
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Review of Through Japanese Eyes, 4th Revised and Expanded Edition
EssayRobert 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.
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Living Efficiently: Daily Energy-Saving Practices from Totoro and Today
LessonHayao Miyazaki's much beloved film, My Neighbor Totoro, is used to spark discussion about daily energy-saving practices.
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Bibliography of Children's Books, Stories and Songs for Grades K-8
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Current Events and the K-12 Classroom
EssayThis 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.
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