The degree to which the concepts of educational technolgoy are penetrating into educational practice in Japan is surveyed. Educational technology is defined as a branch of study in which the results of engineering techniques, information science, the natural sciences, the behavioral sciences and human technology are used to promote efficiency in education. Following this, the uses of various devices such as overhead projectors and videotape recorders are sketched and some preliminary attempts to employ computers in education are reviewed. Lastly, information is provided about the number of schools utilizing programed instruction, auto-tutorials and other innovative approaches to instruction in various subjects. (PB)