Japan Information Network — http://www.nippon-jin.com/japan

Why are earthquakes common in Japan? When did the samurai warriors live? Surf to this super site to find out EVERYTHING you want to know about this island nation.

Sounds of the World's Animals: Japan — http://www.georgetown.edu/cball/animals/japanese.html

What sound does a pig make? If you happen to be in Japan, it's not oink, oink ... it's buu, buu! Click around this fun, noisy site to discover what different animal sounds are called in Japanese, and lots of other languages too.

Bonzai—A Japanese Tree-Growing Art — http://www.bonsaiweb.com/show/

Imagine growing a real live tree that's only a foot tall! Bonsai is a miniature tree-growing art that started many, many years ago in Japan. Scroll through an online bonsai exhibit and get some gardening tips.

Take a Trip back to Ancient Tokyo — http://www.us-japan.org/edomatsu/

Take a trip back in time for an adventure in ancient Tokyo, called Edo back then. You get to decide who to meet (rice merchants, samurai warriors, noble lords) and what happens in the story.

Sushi—A Japanese Delicacy — http://www.stickyrice.com

Sushi is a delicious Japanese dish made with sticky rice, raw fish, and other ingredients. With loads of information and instructions, this site shows you how to make traditional — and not so traditional — sushi.

Japanese Holidays and Cultural Events — http://web.mit.edu/jpnet/holidays/index.shtml

Can you imagine having special dolls you can only bring out once a year? That's how kids in Japan celebrate Hinamatsuri, the Girls' Festival. Find out more about special Japanese holidays here.