Eleven specific suggestions for American advocates of the gifted and talented to follow, based on the Japanese way of handling such matters, are offered, including the provision of creative materials for young children and their parents and training in group and team creativity. (Author/DLS)

Some Japanese cultural characteristics that foster creativity, giftedness, and achievement are examined: and based on these, eight specific suggestions are offered that might be useful in solving some of America's national problems of underachievement, particularly among gifted and talented children. (DLS)