Below are some of the topic for Secton for Unit 2 section 2 of Advanced Japanese.

1. A region or prefecture of Japan
   • Major towns and cities
   • The local economy, industry and agriculure
   • Major towns and cities
   • Transport and communications
   • Tourism and international links
   Bibliography: Japan - Eyes on our Country (Foregin Pres Centre, Japan)
2. The Meiji Period (1868 - 1911)
   • The end of feudalism
   • Opening up of the West
   • The Emperor Meiji
   • The making of modern Japan
   Bibliography:Nihon no rekishi / Japanese History (Bonjinsha)
3. Contemporary Japanese society
   • Family life
   • The role of women
   • School and work
   Bibliography: Aspects of Japanese Society (The Japan Times)
4. The seasons in Japan
   • The influence of geography
   • Effects on nature
   • Festivals and other seasonal customs
   Bibliography: Kokusai Nihongo Kenkyugo - Moons, Months and Seasons (Kyobundoh)