Student Resources:

• Kid’s Web Japan Kids Web Japan introduces Japanese culture and traditions in an easy to read format.
• Travel Japan For Kids  This website provides children with information on how to get around in Japan, proper Japanese etiquette, and Japanese news and weather.
• Kids' Japan Kids' Japan is a place where kids between the ages of 4 and 16 from around the world can find out about anything relating to activities in Japan. Good photos.
• Global Trek Japan  This Scholastic website is great for both teachers and students.  Site includes a portrait of Japan, maps, teacher’s guide and links to other resources.

Teacher Resources:

• Ask Asia For Educators This Asia Society sponsored website is a great resource for studying various parts of Asia.  Many of the lesson plans provided on this site also include related readings, images, and classroom activities.
• National Clearinghouse for U.S.-Japan Studies Indiana U. This article, "Daily Life in Japanese High Schools" was written by Marcia L. Johnson and Jeffrey R. Johnson and is a valuable resource.
• The Educational System in Japan: Case Study Findings Archived report from June, 1998 by the National Institute on Student Achievement, Curriculum, and Assessment, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education
• Japan Guide Information on Japanese schools
• About.Com The Japanese Education System Three short essays on this topic
  

Glossary:

These are some of the Japanese words that you may find in our site:

juken jigoku or juken senso –examination hell
juku – cram schools
juku benkyo – exam preparation
bento – a meal box
benkyo – studying
kyoiku mamas – education mothers
gambaru – do your best
gaman suru – hardship

Note:  We have received permission from Peggy Steffen to use the images from the schools in Japan from her site: http://www.amphi.com/~psteffen/fmf/

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