Tuesday, June 1, 2010

In what ways did changes resulting from isolation in the Edo period compare to changes resulting from adaptation in the Meiji period?

Locations to visit:

· Research Class change

· Look at increased freedom of religion

· Research Political structure change

· Look at Foreign relations and influence

How did the changes resulting from adaptation affect Japan economically, politically and socially during the Meiji period?

Locations to visit:

· Research economic trade agreements

· Look at Political structure

In what ways did Japan isolate itself from the rest of the world?

Locations to visit:
  • Edo
  • Find places that have original documents to view or were treaties were signed 
  • Add economic and political treaties during the Edo and Mejji periods

What were the motivations for the radical changes in Japan’s model of organization during the Meiji period?

Locations to visit:

  • Research foreign and domestic influences on culture, political, economic, and education changes

How did the shogun use the feudal system and the hierarchical social classes to maintain control of Japan?

Locations to Visit:
-Nihonbashi
  • Research laws of the shougun and travel restrictions
  • Chart /diagram of system
  • Samurai purpose and culture and role

What challenges emerged for the Japanese in maintaining traditional cultural aspects of their society while undergoing rapid change?

Locations to Visit:


  • Look at Religion and culture
  • Modern influences on Japan today
  • Elements of culture Japan has maintained till today

Commenting on Sites to Visit- Instructions

Grade 8 - 12 Alberta and Japanese students. Make a comment on sites to visit. Pick one of the following areas to visit. Then read the information on places to visit and comment to the post that would be your favorite place to visit. The name used for your comment should put your class code followed by a "-" then your first name and last initial (Anonymous comments may or may not be posted and if you are being marked, you will not get a mark) Your comment should include why you choose this place and if you are an Alberta student how it relates to what you study in grade 8.
    1. Tokyo Metropolis
    2. Yokohama City
    3. Nagasaki City
    4. Nikko City
Alternatively, please vote here.