This guide and its accompanying videotape are designed to provide students with an overview of how Japan has become the second richest nation on earth, despite its small size and limited natural resources. Three activities emphasize key issues in the U.S.-Japanese relations, especially issues related to trade. Each activity uses student handouts and can be completed in one to three class periods. Activities include: (1) "Pacific Region Trade"; (2) "Weighing Options - A Case Study"; and (3) "Comparing Japanese and American Management Techniques." (EH)