Research transportation, trade and shipping in Japan. Research Japanese recycling and waste disposal practices. Compare with practices of your neighborhood. Pick points of interest from the VPA and find internet sites with historical and travel information. Set up a vocabulary scavenger hunt based on the VPA photos.
Students can also create hunts for other classmates.
Teams of students create internet travel brochures for various cities using VPA photos. Try to convince visitors to come to your city. Decide as a class which team was most convincing. Make a to-do list of weekend errands. Include bank, grocery, post office, etc.