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Jomon culture. (2002). Retrieved from http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/jomo/hd_jomo.htm
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(2012). Map of japan (topographic map). (2012). [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://www.worldofmaps.net/en/asia/map-japan/topographic-map-japan.htm
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(2011). Japan 2010. (2011). [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://populationpyramid.net/Japan/2010/
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Jomon culture. (2002). Retrieved from http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/jomo/hd_jomo.htm
Ancient japan history. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-ancient-history/japan.html
Early japan. (2002). Retrieved from http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2131.html
The japanese economy and future growth prospects. (2004). Retrieved from http://archive.treasury.gov.au/documents/817/HTML/docshell.asp?URL=05_article_4.asp
Hirst, K. (n.d.). Jomon guide to the earliest hunter gatherers in japan. Retrieved from http://archaeology.about.com/od/jterms/qt/jomon.htm
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Morisaki, K. (Designer). (2010). Distribution of paleolithic sites (black dots) in the japanese archipelago. [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-
Warta, A. (Designer). (2008). Average yearly precipitation. [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://maps.unomaha.edu/Peterson/geog1000/MapLinks/Japan_files/image008.gif
Warta, A. (Designer). (2008). Statistical map of japan. [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://maps.unomaha.edu/Peterson/geog1000/MapLinks/Japan_files/image010.jpg
Natural resources of japan. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.harpercollege.edu/mhealy/g101ilec/Japan/jpe/res/jperesfr.htm
The prehistoric archaeology of japan. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.nbz.or.jp/eng/prehistoric.htm
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(n.d.). Blank physical map of japan. [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://www.freeworldmaps.net/asia/japan/blank-physical-map-japan.jpg
(2012). Map of japan (topographic map). (2012). [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://www.worldofmaps.net/en/asia/map-japan/topographic-map-japan.htm
(2011). Japan 1950. (2011). [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://populationpyramid.net/Japan/1950/
(2011). Japan 2010. (2011). [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://populationpyramid.net/Japan/2010/
Cultural and Social Development
The japanese and buddhism. (2004). Retrieved from http://www.buddhanet.net/nippon/nippon_partII.html
East & southeast asia :: Japan. (2013). Retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ja.html
Shintoism. (2002). Retrieved from http://www.uri.org/kids/other_shin.htm
What is shintoism? (2002). Retrieved from http://www.gotquestions.org/Shintoism.html
Buddhism. (2008, May 31). Retrieved from http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2055.html
Shinto religion. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.tokyotopia.com/shinto-religion.html
Shinto history. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/shinto/history/history_1.shtml
Religion in japan. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.facts-about-japan.com/modern-religion.html
Schumacher, M. (2011). Shinto guidebook. Retrieved from http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/shinto.shtml
Japan culture. (2013). Retrieved from http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/culture/q6.html
Japanese - religion and expressive culture. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.everyculture.com/East-Southeast-Asia/Japanese-Religion-and-Expressive-Culture.html
Japan sacred sites. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.sacred-destinations.com/japan/sacred-sites
Yamasa. (2013). Things japanese - "a history of japanese cuisine". Retrieved from http://www.yamasa.org/acjs/network/english/newsletter/things_japanese_29.html
Rice. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2043.html
Japanese table manners. (2008). Retrieved from http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2005.html
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(2008). The buddhist schools. (2008). [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://buddhanet.net/images/spread3.jpg
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(2013). Retrieved from http://www.religionresourcesonline.org/different-types-of-religion/shinto.php
(n.d.). Asian religions. [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://www.wadsworth.com/religion_d/special_features/popups/maps/matthews_world/images/w091.jpg
(2010). Distribution of shintos and buddhists . (2010). [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/objects/412/422174/05fig09.gif
(n.d.). Meiji jingu shrine tokyo. [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.tokyo-attractions.com/images/meiji_jingu_shrine_tokyo.jpg
(2013). Japan Sake Brewery Tour [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://adventures.bootsnall.com/img/trips/383xNx1590-japan-sake-brewery-tour-san-
Makizushi [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://recipes.eat-japan.com/sushi-perfect/sushi-recipes/makizushi
(2011). Japanese Rice [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://kitchentalks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Kitchen-Talks-Japanese-Rice-400x266.jpg
(2012). Why President Obama hates visiting Japan [Web Photo]. Retrieved from https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRA-fGeMaASv9p12256xassmNwDT1tRLJMNg-
East & southeast asia :: Japan. (2013). Retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ja.html
Shintoism. (2002). Retrieved from http://www.uri.org/kids/other_shin.htm
What is shintoism? (2002). Retrieved from http://www.gotquestions.org/Shintoism.html
Buddhism. (2008, May 31). Retrieved from http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2055.html
Shinto religion. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.tokyotopia.com/shinto-religion.html
Shinto history. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/shinto/history/history_1.shtml
Religion in japan. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.facts-about-japan.com/modern-religion.html
Schumacher, M. (2011). Shinto guidebook. Retrieved from http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/shinto.shtml
Japan culture. (2013). Retrieved from http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/culture/q6.html
Japanese - religion and expressive culture. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.everyculture.com/East-Southeast-Asia/Japanese-Religion-and-Expressive-Culture.html
Japan sacred sites. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.sacred-destinations.com/japan/sacred-sites
Yamasa. (2013). Things japanese - "a history of japanese cuisine". Retrieved from http://www.yamasa.org/acjs/network/english/newsletter/things_japanese_29.html
Rice. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2043.html
Japanese table manners. (2008). Retrieved from http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2005.html
Images
(2008). The buddhist schools. (2008). [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://buddhanet.net/images/spread3.jpg
Brown, D. (Photographer). (2008). Retrieved from http://blog.jugnoo.com/heritage-culture-and-what-the-japanese-can-teach-us-about-business-longevity/
(2013). Retrieved from http://www.religionresourcesonline.org/different-types-of-religion/shinto.php
(n.d.). Asian religions. [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://www.wadsworth.com/religion_d/special_features/popups/maps/matthews_world/images/w091.jpg
(2010). Distribution of shintos and buddhists . (2010). [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/objects/412/422174/05fig09.gif
(n.d.). Meiji jingu shrine tokyo. [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.tokyo-attractions.com/images/meiji_jingu_shrine_tokyo.jpg
(2013). Japan Sake Brewery Tour [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://adventures.bootsnall.com/img/trips/383xNx1590-japan-sake-brewery-tour-san-
Makizushi [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://recipes.eat-japan.com/sushi-perfect/sushi-recipes/makizushi
(2011). Japanese Rice [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://kitchentalks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Kitchen-Talks-Japanese-Rice-400x266.jpg
(2012). Why President Obama hates visiting Japan [Web Photo]. Retrieved from https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRA-fGeMaASv9p12256xassmNwDT1tRLJMNg-
Political and Economic
East & southeast asia - japan. (2013). Retrieved from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ja.html
Images
(2003). Japan national diet building. (2003). [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Japanese_national_diet_building.jpg
(2010). The three branches of government. (2010). [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/government/index.html
(2013). Samurai. (2013). [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://ryecityschools.milton.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/496886/Image/Webquests/Japan/Samurai/samurai.jpg
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(2003). Japan national diet building. (2003). [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/Japanese_national_diet_building.jpg
(2010). The three branches of government. (2010). [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/government/index.html
(2013). Samurai. (2013). [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://ryecityschools.milton.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/496886/Image/Webquests/Japan/Samurai/samurai.jpg
Geography and Environment
Shinto and ecology. (2004). Retrieved from http://fore.research.yale.edu/religion/shinto/
Duffy, J. (2008). Biological diversity in japan. Retrieved from http://www.eoearth.org/article/Biological_diversity_in_Japan
Abe, N. (2013). Japanese zodiac - the twelve zodiac signs. Retrieved from http://japanese.about.com/od/japanesecultur1/a/100498.htm
Baxamusa, B. (2012). Magnolia flower meaning. Retrieved from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/magnolia-flower-meaning.html
Protect japan’s biodiversity. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2012/09/18/editorials/protect-japans-biodiversity/
Whaling haul hits 'record low' in japan. (2013). Retrieved from http://news.sky.com/story/1074384/whaling-haul-hits-record-low-in-japan
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Ann, T. (Photographer). (2012). Retrieved from http://taann.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/17-co003a-rob-blakers.jpg?w=593&h=395
(2008). Okinawa rail. (2008). [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.surfbirds.com:88/media/gallery_photos/20091111020640.jpg
Climatic Regions [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/npr/wetland/vegetation.html
(2012). Rock Types [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://soilworksinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Japan-Geology-Map-01-p4photo1e.jpg
May, L. (Photographer). (2008). Minerals in Japan [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://myweb.unomaha.edu/~lmay/final_files/image010.jpg
Duffy, J. (2008). Biological diversity in japan. Retrieved from http://www.eoearth.org/article/Biological_diversity_in_Japan
Abe, N. (2013). Japanese zodiac - the twelve zodiac signs. Retrieved from http://japanese.about.com/od/japanesecultur1/a/100498.htm
Baxamusa, B. (2012). Magnolia flower meaning. Retrieved from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/magnolia-flower-meaning.html
Protect japan’s biodiversity. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2012/09/18/editorials/protect-japans-biodiversity/
Whaling haul hits 'record low' in japan. (2013). Retrieved from http://news.sky.com/story/1074384/whaling-haul-hits-record-low-in-japan
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Eichorn, G. (Photographer). (n.d.). Shinto shrine. [Print Photo]. Retrieved from http://gei.aerobaticsweb.org/images/JAPAN/japan_shinto_2_1759x1191.jpg
(2009). Japanese zodiac chart. (2009). [Web Graphic]. Retrieved from http://japanesezodiac.org/templates/013/images/drop.gif
(2012). Magnolia flower meaning. (2012). [Print Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.buzzle.com/img/articleImages/392558-21719-26.jpg
Ann, T. (Photographer). (2012). Retrieved from http://taann.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/17-co003a-rob-blakers.jpg?w=593&h=395
(2008). Okinawa rail. (2008). [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.surfbirds.com:88/media/gallery_photos/20091111020640.jpg
Climatic Regions [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://www.env.go.jp/en/nature/npr/wetland/vegetation.html
(2012). Rock Types [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://soilworksinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Japan-Geology-Map-01-p4photo1e.jpg
May, L. (Photographer). (2008). Minerals in Japan [Web Map]. Retrieved from http://myweb.unomaha.edu/~lmay/final_files/image010.jpg
History
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