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Benshi and the Introduction of Motion Pictures to Japan
ResourceScholarly article exploring the history of silent film and their narrators in late 19th and early 20th Century Japan. Using the history of film, the article introduces key concepts regarding the integration of foreign ideas and technologies into Japan. Originally published in Monumenta Nipponica and reproduced with permission.
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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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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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Bibliography of Japanese Literature for the High School Classroom
ResourceThis extensive bibliography of Japanese literature, prepared by high school educators, assesses the suitability of each work in the high school classroom, gives a brief summary, highlights themes, and offers suggestions for classroom use.
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Night/Sadako/White Light Black Rain #1
LessonLesson 1 of 3 by Chris Vicari.
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Night/Sadako/White Light Black Rain #2
LessonLesson 2 of 3 by Chris Vicari
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