Andrea Horbinski of the UC Berkeley History–Social Science Project, gives a talk to teachers at the Japan Teacher Institute at the Asian Art Museum on Japanese history, folktales, anime, and more.

Grade Levels

College and Beyond, High School (9-12), Middle School (6-8)
Regions

Japan
Academic Topics

Folklore & Mythology
Academic Subjects

English & Language Arts, History & Social Science

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