Resources
Learn About Japan
- Kids Web Japan - this is one of our favorite sites. Explore and enjoy!
- Japanese Manners and Etiquette
- Ichi-ban Oki List of Japan Links
- Explore Japan through the Japan National Tourist Organization
- Japan Web Guide's FAQ
- Japan travel from About.com
Language Translation
There are several online translators. We suggest you send your English text as well as copying and pasting the translated text. That way, if the translated version is convoluted, your host family can see your text in English and will be better able to figure out what you are saying.
- Babel Fish Translation
- Dictionary.com
- World Lingo - This site includes many language choices.
Hokkaido
- Hokkaido Travel Guide
- Charm of Hokkaido
- Town of Shikaoi, Hakkaido - including pictures of Lake Shikaribetsu
Kyoto
- Handicraft Center - Includes floor guide and exchange rate
- Heian Shrine
- Kinkakuji Temple: Golden Pavilion
- Kyoto Station
- Sanjusangen-do - 1001 statues of the Buddhist Dieties (Kannon)
Other Fun Activities and Information
- Origami ideas - Origami ideas from Canon
- Sounds of Japanese Insects
- Your name in Japanese
Thank you to Mrs. Barb Locks, 6th grade teacher at South Meadows school in Chelsea, Michigan for providing this information! Visit Mrs. Locks' classroom's Japan web page for additional resources and links.
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