The activities in this book focus on teaching about Japan within the context of larger social science units. Several of the lessons can be taught within the context of the humanities and fine arts. The book's 18 classroom activities are organized into three sections. Section 1, "Society and Culture," contains four activities in which students examine (1) national self-perceptions and images through U.S. and Japanese symbols; (2) Japanese and U.S. cross-cultural communication; (3) Japanese history; and (4) the impact of geography and culture on food and eating habits in Japan. Section 2 contains a variety of activities on Japanese language and literature focusing on the Japanese writing system; number system; proverbs; poetry; and children's literature. The final section,"International Relations," contains eight activities emphasizing Japanese population, industralization, and U.S.-Japan economic and political relations. The economic and cultural connections between the U.S. students' own states and communities and Japan is highlighted in this section. Each activity includes a brief introduction, objectives, time schedule, step-by-step procedures for implementation, teacher background information, and student handouts. The book concludes with a list of resources. (SM)