More than Tribute: Foreign Relations in Early Modern East Asia

More than Tribute: Foreign Relations in Early Modern East Asia

This set of lessons examines interactions between China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam in the period from ~1350 – 1750 CE. Textbooks often portray these relationships as static, and fully China-centered. By contrast, these primary-document-based lesson helps...
Journey along the Tokaido

Journey along the Tokaido

“Journey along the Tōkaidō” resources: Lesson Plans Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints (1830s) Tōkaidō Manga Scroll (1920s) Present Day (2020s) Tōkaidō Station Summary Maps US Route 40/Route 66 Japanese Language Resources To show change over time and compare cultures as well as...