SPICE - Teaching Workshops
In an effort to infuse Asian studies in the social studies and literature curricula, the Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE), in cooperation with the National Consortium for Teaching About Asia (NCTA), is offering a professional development opportunity at Stanford University

SPICE - Useful Links for Teaching about Asia
A list of links that are good resources for teaching Asian studies.

Japanese Pop Culture
Current as of October 2003 Trends in Japan http://web-japan.org/trends/index.html The Japan Information Network presents this online magazine about contemporary Japanese culture. Of particular interest is the "Evolving Trends" section, which features articles about robotics, anime, cell phones, and fashion ...

Supporting SPICE
Your financial support will ensure that SPICE continues its tradition of serving as a bridge between the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and K-14 schools.

Japan and the Environment
Compiled September 2005 Kyoto Protocol/Global Climate Change Towards the Entry into Force of the Kyoto Protocol

Internet Guides
Designed for teachers, the Clearinghouse Internet Guides provide annotated lists of recommended Web sites about Japan arranged by topic. We have tried to include sites with both specific and general information on each topic, as well as several sites for each guide appropriate for students to visit by themselve ...

Language Education
The Kanji Site This well-organized site contains online lessons and a thorough introduction to the Japanese writing system with character charts. This site does not require Japanese language support.

JAPAN BIBLIOGRAPHIES
Drawing on entries in the U.S.-Japan database, the Internet, and other resources, these Japan Bibliographies present annotations of books, periodicals, websites, and multimedia materials on topics of Japanese culture, society, history, and U.S.-Japan relations.

Festivals and National Holidays
Schauwecker's Guide to Japan: Holidays This site provides a quick overview of all of the Japanese national holidays and many of the festivals celebrated throughout the year. Links to more detailed information about most holidays and festivals within Schauwecker's Guide to Japan are also provided.

An Introduction to Kabuki
The History of Kabuki Kabuki as Subversion Kabuki's Influence on Contemporary Drama The Art of Kabuki The Preservation of Kabuki Selected Kabuki-related URLs References and Resources