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Top: Regional: Asia: Japan: Arts_and_Entertainment: Traditional:

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http://www.us-japan.org/edomatsu/   » Edo Japan Open in a new browser window
   Take a tour through Tokyo during the period of the Tokugawa shoguns, and learn about the history of Japan's greatest city. Illustrated by ukiyo-e images, the text discusses the traditions that underlie Japanese culture.
   http://www.us-japan.org/edomatsu/


Sites:

http://www.asiasociety.org/arts/japan_guide/   » A Reader's Guide to the Arts of Japan Open in a new browser window
   Extensive bibliography sponsored by the Asia Society. Catalogues printed works only.
   http://www.asiasociety.org/arts/japan_guide/

http://library.thinkquest.org/27458/   » Art of Japan Open in a new browser window
   Educational and interactive website featuring information on origami, architecture, sculpture, Japanese gardens, and painting.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/27458/

http://www.japansake.or.jp/   » Discover Japanese Sake Open in a new browser window
   Gives the history, process, variety, and brewing of Japan's national alcoholic beverage.
   http://www.japansake.or.jp/

http://www.dnp.co.jp/museum/edo/edo-e.html   » Edo-Tokyo Museum Open in a new browser window
   Presents 400 years of Edo/Tokyo history. Collection includes original artifacts and reproductions.
   http://www.dnp.co.jp/museum/edo/edo-e.html

http://etegami21.fc2web.com/btop.htm   » Etegami Open in a new browser window
   Shows several examples of ceramic art and traditional postcards.
   http://etegami21.fc2web.com/btop.htm

http://www.explorejapan.com/   » Explore Japan: Japanese Gardens And Culture Open in a new browser window
   Explore Japanese culture, art, crafts, Japanese gardens, Zen gardens, food and lifestyle.
   http://www.explorejapan.com/

http://web-japan.org/museum/fine.html   » Fine Arts Open in a new browser window
   Overview of history from stone-age beginnings to contemporary, including painting, sculture, ukiyo-e, architecture, and gardens.
   http://web-japan.org/museum/fine.html

http://www10.plala.or.jp/footmark/   » Footmark Open in a new browser window
   Information about the handicrafts of feudal era Japan.
   http://www10.plala.or.jp/footmark/

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID+jp0125)   » Handicrafts Open in a new browser window
   Short discussion of traditional crafts in the twentieth century.
   http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID+jp0125)

http://www.japanese-incense.com/   » History of Japanese Incense Open in a new browser window
   Educational webpage on the history and evolution of Japanese incense ceremonies and culture.
   http://www.japanese-incense.com/

http://www.kanzaki.com/jinfo/jart.html   » Introduction to Japanese Traditional Arts Open in a new browser window
   Theater arts, fine arts and literature, with links.
   http://www.kanzaki.com/jinfo/jart.html

http://www.japancorner.com/   » Japan Corner Open in a new browser window
   Guide to Japanese arts and humanities from the restaurant chain Benihana.
   http://www.japancorner.com/

http://www.familyemblem.com/   » Japan Family Crests Open in a new browser window
   Shows common historical family crests and a lexicon of common names.
   http://www.familyemblem.com/

http://www.gemini-galerie.de/   » Japanese Art Gallery Gemini Open in a new browser window
   Specialiced in netsuke, tsuba, inro, Asian furniture, ukiyo-e, and bronzes.
   http://www.gemini-galerie.de/

http://www.asiasociety.org/arts/japan/   » Japanese Art in the Asia Society Collection Open in a new browser window
   Exhibition of more than 25 objects in the collection. With a QuickTime tour, a more linear progression through the exhibition, and bibliography of Japanese art.
   http://www.asiasociety.org/arts/japan/

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query2/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID+jp0118)   » Japanese Artistic Traditions Open in a new browser window
   Discussion of aesthetic concepts, and of the activities of the Department of Cultural Affairs, established in 1968.
   http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query2/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID+jp0118)

http://www.calacademy.org/research/anthropology/japanese/   » Japanese Folk Toys - Not Just Child's Play Open in a new browser window
   Examples from the collection of the California Academy of Science.
   http://www.calacademy.org/research/anthropology/japanese/

http://www.beautyworlds.com/gardensjapanese.htm   » Japanese Gardens and the Art of Suggestion Open in a new browser window
   The Japanese see the garden as an interpretation of an idealised understanding of nature. Offers guide to the history and philosophy of Japanese gardens.
   http://www.beautyworlds.com/gardensjapanese.htm

http://www.japanesekimono.com/   » Japanese Kimono Open in a new browser window
   Learn about Japanese kimono, fabrics, patterns, kimono robes, yukata, how to wear a kimono, and accessories.
   http://www.japanesekimono.com/

http://www.japanesegirl.info/   » Japannesegirl.info Open in a new browser window
   Early 20th century postcards of Japanese ladies and geisha. Good illustration of fashion and hairdos of the times.
   http://www.japanesegirl.info/

http://aris.ss.uci.edu/rgarfias/gagaku/kagura.html   » Kagura - The Japanese Ancient Sacred Music Open in a new browser window
   With overview, photos, and Realaudio example of some of Japan's oldest music.
   http://aris.ss.uci.edu/rgarfias/gagaku/kagura.html

http://www5.big.or.jp/~kifa/eg/kasukabe/special.html   » Kasukabe Crafts and Specialities Open in a new browser window
   Pictures and explanation of hagoita battledores, paulownia wood chests and boxes, and straw hats and bags.
   http://www5.big.or.jp/~kifa/eg/kasukabe/special.html

http://ddb.libnet.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/minds-eu.html   » Kyoto University Digital Library Open in a new browser window
   Includes full texts of many important literary texts and a searchable database of original materials from the Meiji restoration which can be enlarged and read on the web, as well as some Buddhist sutras.
   http://ddb.libnet.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/minds-eu.html

http://www.michionline.org/   » Michi Online: Journal of Japanese Cultural Arts Open in a new browser window
   Magazine, links, and resources for everyone interested in Japanese arts, culture, and meditation, from aikido to Zen.
   http://www.michionline.org/

http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/japanese/hyakunin/   » Ogura Hyakunin Isshu; 100 Poems by 100 Poets Open in a new browser window
   Collection of 100 poems in the tanka variety used in Japanese royal courts, compiled from the 7th to the 13th century.
   http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/japanese/hyakunin/

http://www.kpn.nishi.osaka.jp/iwamiya/2.html   » Osaka Cyber Museum Open in a new browser window
   Takeji Iwamiya's photos of the artifacts of traditional Japanese culture.
   http://www.kpn.nishi.osaka.jp/iwamiya/2.html

http://www.kiis.or.jp/rekishi/kaido-e.html   » Rekishi-Kaido Open in a new browser window
   A guide to the history and traditional culture of the Kansai region.
   http://www.kiis.or.jp/rekishi/kaido-e.html

http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/buddhism.shtml   » Shinto and Buddhist Corner Open in a new browser window
   A Japanese Buddhism and Shinto art photo dictionary with over 900 photos.
   http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/buddhism.shtml

http://www.moa-inter.or.jp/english/setsugekka/setsu-contents.html   » Special Exhibition at the MOA Museum of Art Open in a new browser window
   Exhibition of works from the Edo period reflecting the Japanese view of nature. Illustrated, with explanations.
   http://www.moa-inter.or.jp/english/setsugekka/setsu-contents.html

http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~et3m-tkkw/plan-tahara.html   » Tahara Open in a new browser window
   Photographs of traditional construction of Japanese kites, the Tahara.
   http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~et3m-tkkw/plan-tahara.html

http://www.iz2.or.jp/english/index.htm   » The Costume Museum - The Rebirth of The Tale of Genji Open in a new browser window
   Kyoto Museum containing Japanese costumes from all eras. Illustrated samples from the Heian period exhibit. Includes a page on The Tale of Genji Museum.
   http://www.iz2.or.jp/english/index.htm

http://www.marukome.co.jp/mehome.html   » The Secret of Traditional Japanese Ingredient Miso Open in a new browser window
   Background information and history of soybean paste (miso) in Japan, its use as a health food, and recipes using it.
   http://www.marukome.co.jp/mehome.html

http://web-japan.org/museum/menu.html   » The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts Open in a new browser window
   Includes examples and descriptions of several forms of Japanese traditional arts, crafts, and traditions.
   http://web-japan.org/museum/menu.html

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID+jp0120)   » Traditional Infuences on Contemporary Sculpture Open in a new browser window
   Description of Japanese sculpture from "American Memory" - Historical Collections for the National Digital Library [Japan - a country study].
   http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID+jp0120)

http://home.att.ne.jp/grape/wa/index5.html   » Wa Open in a new browser window
   Shows patterns and designs of Japanese paper, kimono, fabrics, and cards.
   http://home.att.ne.jp/grape/wa/index5.html

http://www.bergerfoundation.ch/wat4/museum1?museum=Nara&genre=Tosh&babel=en&cd=8306-3301-1765:8306-3301-1764&country=Japon&col=pays   » World Art Treasures Open in a new browser window
   Slides from the Jacques-Edouard Berger Foundation collection, illustrating Berger's idea of the fundamental aspects of Japanese art. Mostly sculpture.
   http://www.bergerfoundation.ch/wat4/museum1?museum=Nara&genre=Tosh&babel=en&cd=8306-3301-1765:8306-3301-1764&country=Japon&col=pays


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