Intended for use with students in grades 9-12, this collection of materials dealing with economics in Japan is based on and prepared from experiences and information gathered by a U.S.-Japan study trip. Materials focus on: (1) underlying values important to contemporary Japanese society, (2) Japan's rise from an "occupied country" (1945-1951) to an industrial giant in the world today, (3) the political economy of contemporary Japan, (4) the methods by which Japanese industry has developed its organizational structure, (5) those making economic decisions in and for Japan, (6) similarities in basic economic problems experienced by Japan and the United States, (7) potential economic problems with global implications, and (8) economic interdependence. The sources of information included in this packet are outlines of addresses delivered by persons from Japanese government and industry; extracts from Japanese publications, including organizational materials and newspapers; and articles from American newspapers, magazines, and books that are related to economics in Japan. Materials are organized under eight headings, each of which has a specific educational goal stated in the table of contents. (LH)