 Japan
Artifact Box
Designed to be easily accessible by any K-12 educators
without special training in Japanese related topics, this
program features a “Box” containing original
cultural items from Japan, which is available upon request
through mail. The Box also contains a description for
each item as well as background information regarding
its use. The Box can be borrowed for use by educators,
librarians and community organizations for up to two weeks.
Upon receiving the Box, educators are able to design their
own lesson plans to teach about Japan by utilizing the
original items and the self-explanatory pamphlet in the
Box which works for all age groups. JASP docents may also
be able to travel on-site to schools to present the materials
in conjunction with the teacher.
If you are interested in borrowing
the Japan Artifact Box, please fill out a request
online or complete the following information and
return the form by fax, mail, or email. Click here to
learn more, or call the JASP office at 412 433-5021.
Japanese
Speech and Language Contest
This day-long competition is designed for high school
students from Western Pennsylvania and the tri-state
area studying Japanese language. Students are tested
on written and spoken Japanese as well as general knowledge
of Japanese politics, culture, history and current events.
Japanese language teachers or students
studying Japanese in high school or via a satellite
program should click
here or contact the JASP office at 412 433-5021
to learn more about the competition. The contest is
held each spring in conjunction with the University
of Pittsburgh.
Educator
Resources
The Society is dedicated to helping teachers find high
quality resources to support their teaching about Japan
and Japanese culture. The JASP Education Coordinator
keeps an updated list of Internet resources as well
as a list of organizations and companies which provide
Japan-related materials. Click
here or call the JASP office at 412 433-5021 for
resource materials.
Click
here for information about the annual Keizai Koho
Fellowship.
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