Search
-
Matcha
ResourcePicture of Green Tea to be used in a Tea Ceremony.
-
Powdered Matcha
Resourceasdf
-
Homestyle Meal
ResourceA Japanese Homestyle meal.
-
The Evolution of the Tea Ceremony
EssayJapan 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.
-
O-Bento
EssayProfessor 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.
-
Ekibento
ResourceThe ekibento, or "station boxed lunch," has been a popular treat in Japan for over 100 years. It can be used to teach about both Japanese food and about how Japanese "traditions" have been integrated into modern life. Photo taken July 2008.
-
Teaching Anime: Exploring a Transnational and Transmedia Movement
EssayCultural anthropologist Ian Condry explores the variety of ways anime can be used as a teaching tool.
-
From Sukiyaki to Hip-Hop: A Guide to Teaching Japanese Popular Music
EssayProfessor Ian Condry uses popular Japanese music to start a conversation about cultural identity and cross-cultural influences. He offers specific examples and gives links to music videos and translations of lyrics.
-
Osechi-ryori
ResourceComponents in osechi-ryori, or traditional Japanese New Year's food, are chosen for their symbolic meaning.
-
Rice: A Major Force in Japan's History--The Basic Mechanics--
EssayWhy do societies that practice rice cultivation tend to be densely settled and complexly organized? Conrad Totman, Professor of Japanese History at Yale University (Emeritus) responds to this question with an accessible overview of the history of and mechanics behind rice cultivation in Japan.
Displaying 141—150 of 234
