The original Japan 101 readings were from the course textbook Understanding Japan & Japan Guide. These readings are optional for you.

Please feel free to browse these readings and let us know in the comments if there are particular sections that provide key information that we should retain for the new Japan 101 course.

• Chapter One: Origin of the Japanese People (8pgs)

• Chapter Two: A Brief History of Japan (14pgs)

• the Japan-Guide

  • Periods of Japanese History from Early Japan through Azuchi-Momoyama Period