U.S.–Japan Relations

Students > U.S.–Japan Relations

Examine the history and current state of U.S.–Japan relations and consider the role that individuals can play in bridging together different communities, societies, and cultures.

Read and discuss this in-depth article on the history of U.S.–Japan relations.

Review and research different facets of the U.S.–Japan relationship.

Presentations: Facets of the U.S.–Japan Relationship

Present your research and learn more about contemporary U.S.–Japan relations from your classmates.

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Relations Between Japan and the United States, 1853–2018

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Facets of the U.S.–Japan Relationship

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Presentations: Facets of the U.S.–Japan Relationship

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Hear from former U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos about U.S.–Japan relations.

Follow Secretary Mineta to Japan as he navigates the land of his ancestry with the land of his birth.

Draw upon your new knowledge to assess the overall state of contemporary U.S.–Japan relations.

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U.S.–Japan Relations: Behind the Scenes

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Bridging Two Countries: Norman Y. Mineta

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U.S.–Japan Relations Today

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Watch students discuss their role in U.S.–Japan relations.

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Watch a case study of one American student who has worked to build bridges between different kinds of communities.

Reexamine this question in light of the four videos you’ve viewed during this lesson.

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Building Bridges for Tomorrow

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Building Global Bridges

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Discussion: What Does It Mean to Be an American?

Consider how individuals can serve as bridges of understanding between communities. Could you?

Students > U.S.–Japan Relations

U.S.–Japan Relations

Examine the history and current state of U.S.–Japan relations and consider the role that individuals can play in bridging together different communities, societies, and cultures.

CLOSE-UP

Relations Between Japan and the United States, 1853–2018

ACTIVITY

Facets of the U.S.–Japan Relationship

ACTIVITY

Presentations: Facets of the U.S.–Japan Relationship

WATCH

U.S.–Japan Relations: Behind the Scenes

WATCH

Bridging Two Countries: Norman Y. Mineta

ASSIGNMENT

U.S.–Japan Relations Today

WATCH

Building Bridges for Tomorrow

WATCH

Building Global Bridges

ACTIVITY

Discussion: What Does It Mean to Be an American?

ASSIGNMENT

Bridges of Understanding

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