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Takarabako is a quarterly English-language publication (June, September, December, March) that provides information useful to Japanese-language teachers. It is distributed to elementary and secondary teachers engaged in Japanese language education, education for understanding Japan and global education, mainly in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K, and U.S.
Each issue introduces and provides variety of resources and information, with two features; a series of interview articles introducing the daily life, lifestyle, and ways of thinking of a certain person; and a series introducing topics about Japan. The content will include material through which elementary and secondary school students can broaden their awareness of language and culture and also of themselves, through understanding of Japan and Japanese. The content will provide, at the same time, ways of understanding Japan through the eyes of individuals as well as furnish information about "Japan today" that may be helpful in the classroom.

Takarabakoは、日本語教師向けの英文情報誌です。年4回(6・9・12・3月)、おもにアメリカ、イギリス、オーストラリア、カナダ、ニュージーランドで日本語教育、日本理解教育、国際理解教育に関わる小中高校の教師に配布しています。
ある人物の生活、生き方、考え方などを紹介するインタビュー記事と、日本事情の紹介という2部構成で、小中高校生が、ことばや文化について、自分について、視野を広げられるような内容にしたいと考えています。また人を通して日本を理解してもらったり、現場の先生方に役立つ「今の日本」に関する情報を提供したりしたいと考えています。



Back Issues
No. 8-28

Thumbnail No. Month of
Publication
Feature Access This Page! etc.
28 June
2011
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Bento: Packaging Good Food and Human Warmth
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[PDF] 2,400KB (four-page spread version)


Feature 2: Meeting People
Akihiro, Ayumi, Issei, and Momoka: We Made Our Own Bento
[PDF] 922KB

The Lives of Japanese Elementary School Students: New "Yuta-kun and Minami-chan" Page!
[PDF]971KB

Answers of "Let's Try!"
27 March
2011
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
The New Appeal of Agriculture
[PDF]1,500KB


Feature 2: Meeting People
Mikako: Young Energy Is Jazzing up Farming
[PDF] 1,200KB

High School Students the Way They Are All Over the World
[PDF]692KB

Answers of "Let's Try!"
26 December
2010
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Getting the Most Out of Railways
[PDF]1,720KB


Feature 2: Meeting People
Yuya and Hiroko: Family Bond in Love of Trains
[PDF] 873KB
Using the TJF Photo Data Bank on Flickr
[PDF]870KB
Answers of "Let's Try!"
25 September
2010
Feature: Meeting People Special
The Deai Students: A Sequel
[PDF] 2,500KB
- Answers of "Let's Try!"
24 June
2010
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Shodo: An Old and New Form of Self-Expression
[PDF]1,600KB


Feature 2: Meeting People
Aika: Sharing the Fun and Fascination of Shodo
[PDF] 1,000KB
“Tsunagaaru”: an interactive communication website for secondary students
[PDF]832KB
Answers of "Let's Try!"
23 March
2010
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
“Koshien” as Big Stage for High School Students
[PDF]2,990KB


Feature 2: Meeting People
Shoko & Akane: Fashion Lovers Have a Go at National Competition!
[PDF] 939KB
“Voices” has been launched on the Click Japan Website!
[PDF]684KB
Answers of "Let's Try!"
22 December
2009
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Go-tochi Boom: We Love Local
[PDF] 1,680KB
[PDF] 2,910KB (four-page spread version)


Feature 2: Meeting People
Natsuki and Fuyuki: Promoting Our Hometown Through NPO Activities
[PDF] 751KB
TJF Website has been redesigned, making it easier to navigate
[PDF]1,030KB
Answers of "Let's Try!"
21 September
2009
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Cell Phones for Communication and Enjoyment
[PDF] 1,700KB


Feature 2: Meeting People
Akane, Izuho, and Lisa: What We Have Gained, What We Have Lost
[PDF] 892KB
New Communities Open on Tsunagaaru New Opportunities for Student Participation!
[PDF]1,200KB
Answers of "Let's Try!"
20 June
2009
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Living with the Environment in Mind
[PDF] 2,820KB

Answers of "Let's Try!"

Feature 2: Meeting People
Keita & Aska: Ecocon: Connecting for the Environment
[PDF] 1,240KB
High School Student Photos Galore!” Website Now Open!
[PDF]1,190KB
Answers of "Let's Try!"
19 March
2009
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Dreams and Career Planning
[PDF] 3,670KB

Answers of "Let's Try!"

Feature 2: Meeting People
Shiori: Music or English, My Search for a Career to Use Both
[PDF] 2,630KB

[PDF] 2,550KB

 

Answers of "Let's Try!"
18 December
2008
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Games for Cross-Ganerational Enjoyment
[PDF] 2,090KB

Feature 2: Meeting People
Hiroshi, Atsushi, Isami, and Kita: Dreams of Creating Video Games
[PDF] 1,120KB
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17 September
2008
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Volunteer Movement Gains Momentum
[PDF] 2,120KB

Feature 2: Meeting People
Sean: Finding Ways to Help Others
[PDF] 1,110KB
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16 June
2008
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
The Joy of Photography
[PDF] 2,240KB

Feature 2: Meeting People
Midoring: My Three Years Face-to-Face with Photography
[PDF] 936KB
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15 March
2008
Japan Through the eyes of High School Students from Around the World - -
14 December
2007
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Gifts from Animals to People
[PDF] 1,290KB

Feature 2: Meeting People
Saki: Valuable Lessons from Monkeys
[PDF] 1,000KB
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13 September
2007
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Manga: Japan's Favorite Entertainment Media
[PDF] 1,830KB

Feature 2: Meeting People
Never Give up!
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12 June
2007
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Developing Robots for Daily Life
[PDF] 2,360KB

Feature 2: Meeting People
A Robot Contest Team of the Tokyo National College of Technology: Love of Robots Makes for Strong Team Bonds
[PDF] 736KB
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11 March
2007
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Traditional Games Making a Comeback
[PDF] 546KB

Feature 2: Meeting People
Tario: New Encounters Through Kendama
[PDF] 286KB
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10 December
2006
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Seeking a Better Society for Children of Multicultural Backgrounds
[PDF] 1,350KB

Feature 2: Meeting People
Waris: My Family is the Source of My Strength
[PDF] 1,130KB
[PDF] 720KB -
9 September
2006
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Soccer as a Popular Sport:
Putting Down Roots in Japan
[PDF] 2,950KB

Feature 2: Meeting People
Yuki: I Love Soccer!
[PDF] 1,600KB
[PDF] 1,090KB -
8 June
2006
Feature 1: Japanese Culture Now
Theme Park: Out-of-the-Ordinary World!
[PDF] 3,960KB

Feature 2:
Meeting People
Mickey: Disney Opend Up My World
[PDF] 1,560KB
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