Abstract:

Collects into one volume all four Asia Video Reports: Food, Housing, Festivals & Holidays, and Arts & Crafts. || "Origami, folded fans, kimonos, seijin-no-hi - the Coming of Age Day, tempura and sushi, homes, crowded urban life and more. Each 15-minute video in this four-part introduction to Japanese culture contains several shorter segments that can be used individually or together. For example, the video on housing features stories about the traditions of the tatami room, and furniture making, as well as the emerging populatiry of Western style homes and homes equipped with cutting-edge technology. Each teacher's guide contains background essays for the teacher, a video transcript and discussion guide, two complete lesson plans, and a list of relevant Web resources. 2000, 15 minutes each video with comprehensive teacher's guide. grades 7-10.