Japan Research Project:

Ms. Jacobs

CultureGrams

Lists facts and information about the country of Japan. Find out more about the people of Japan, their customs, and their lifestyle.

Britannica School

First, search for "Japan" in the search box at the top. After clicking on "Japan", read more information about the land, people, economy, government culture, and history of Japan.

National Geographic

In this website created by National Geographic, view pictures of Japanese culture, read fast facts about Japan, or learn more about the nature, geography, and history of Japan.

Explora

Explora is a database that provides magazine and newspaper articles for students. This link takes you to an article from HistoriCool Magazine called "Sadako Sasaki and the 1,000 Paper Cranes".

Origami Resource Center: The Story of Sadako

Another great resource to learn more about Sadako Sasaki and her life before and after the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima.