Websites for background information:

• Japanese Architecture
• Japanese Architecture Internet Guide-- Annotated list of links, from the National Clearinghouse for US-Japan Studies
• Asian Historical Architecture-- Photographic survey of major architectural monuments in Japan
• Architecture: Traditional and Modern-- Narrative survey of Japanese architecture, with many links. From Cleveland State University
• Japanese Architecture in Kyoto-- Images of a number of temples in wards in Kyoto
• Japanese Temples-- Basic overview of differences between Buddhist and Shinto temples
• Japanese Gardens
• The Japanese Garden-- Beautiful, comprehensive interactive site on Zen Gardens by Clifton Olds of Bowdoin College
• Japanese-Style Gardens-- Annotated list of links and lesson plans, from the National Clearinghouse for US-Japan Studies
• Traditional Arts
• Ikebana-- Try virtual flower arranging, from Kids Web Japan
• Chado: Tea Ceremony-- Introduction from Kids Web Japan
• Bonsai-- Introduction from Kids Web Japan
• Traditional Crafts of Kanazawa-- From the prefectural site
• Kenzan pottery-- From the Freer Gallery of Art (Smithsonian)
• Origami-- Extensive site with gallery, diagrams, and models
• Let's Make Origami!-- Kid-friendly versions of origami, from Kids Web Japan
• Japanese Crafts Lesson Ideas-- From Enchanted Learning

Sample activities planned for Ohanashi festival:

• Pictoral tours of architecture and gardens
• Display of traditional arts items: bonsai, pottery, etc
• Origami mini-workshop
• Display: books, pictures, posters

Contact person: Stacy Brinkman