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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
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The Secret of Traditional Japanese Ingredient Miso
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
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Japannesegirl.info
Early 20th century postcards of Japanese ladies and geisha. Good illustration of fashion and
hairdos of the times.
http://www.japanesegirl.info/
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Museum Dictionary
Features photos of traditional ceramics, scupltures, paintings, calligraphy, lacquerware,
metalworks, and architecture.
http://www.kyohaku.go.jp/mus_dict/hddc6e.htm
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Kagura - The Japanese Ancient Sacred Music
With overview, photos, and Realaudio example of some of Japan's oldest music.
http://aris.ss.uci.edu/rgarfias/gagaku/kagura.html
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Ogura Hyakunin Isshu; 100 Poems by 100 Poets
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/
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Japan Corner
Guide to Japanese arts and humanities from the restaurant chain Benihana.
http://www.japancorner.com/
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Japanese Art and Architecture
Gives brief overview and characteristics of Japanese art throughout history.
http://mirror.oir.ucf.edu/wm/paint/tl/japan/
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World Art Treasures
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....
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Wa
Shows patterns and designs of Japanese paper, kimono, fabrics, and cards.
http://home.att.ne.jp/grape/wa/index5.html
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Special Exhibition at the MOA Museum of Art
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
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History of Japanese Incense
Educational webpage on the history and evolution of Japanese incense ceremonies and culture.
http://www.japanese-incense.com/
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San Diego Museum of Art: Permanent Collection
Only one illustration from each category of the Japanese collection (painting, lacquer, and armor),
but text description includes a history of each category, as well as of the particular work
displayed.
http://cgi.www.sandiegomuseum.org/cgi-bin/www.sandiegomuseum.org/image.pl?mode=&catalogue=5....
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Michi Online: Journal of Japanese Cultural Arts
Magazine, links, and resources for everyone interested in Japanese arts, culture, and meditation,
from aikido to Zen.
http://www.michionline.org/
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Edo Japan - A Virtual Tour
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/
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A Reader's Guide to the Arts of Japan
Extensive bibliography sponsored by the Asia Society. Catalogues printed works only.
http://www.asiasociety.org/arts/japan_guide/
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Handicrafts
Short discussion of traditional crafts in the twentieth century.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID+jp0125)
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Rekishi-Kaido
A guide to the history and traditional culture of the Kansai region.
http://www.kiis.or.jp/rekishi/kaido-e.html
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Japanese Artistic Traditions
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)
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About Mingei
Short history of the beginning of the folk arts movement in 20th century Japan.
http://www.trocadero.com/stores/blueandwhiteamerica/amingei.htm
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Japanese Folk Toys - Not Just Child's Play
Examples from the collection of the California Academy of Science.
http://www.calacademy.org/research/anthropology/japanese/
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Introduction to Japanese Traditional Arts
Theater arts, fine arts and literature, with links.
http://www.kanzaki.com/jinfo/jart.html
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Traditional Infuences on Contemporary Sculpture
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)
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Explore Japan: Japanese Gardens And Culture
Explore Japanese culture, art, crafts, Japanese gardens, Zen gardens, food and lifestyle.
http://www.explorejapan.com/
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
Presents 400 years of Edo/Tokyo history. Collection includes original artifacts and reproductions.
http://www.dnp.co.jp/museum/edo/edo-e.html
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Visual Arts
Overview of history from stone-age beginnings to contemporary.
http://www.jinjapan.org/today/culture/culture5.html
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Japanese Kimono
Learn about Japanese kimono, fabrics, patterns, kimono robes, yukata, how to wear a kimono, and
accessories.
http://www.japanesekimono.com/
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Kasukabe Crafts and Specialities
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
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Japanese Art in the Asia Society Collection
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/
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The Costume Museum - The Rebirth of The Tale of Genji
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
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Art of Japan
Educational and interactive website featuring information on origami, architecture, sculpture,
Japanese gardens, and painting.
http://library.advanced.org/27458
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Japanese Art Gallery Gemini
Specialiced in netsuke, tsuba, inro, Asian furniture, ukiyo-e, and bronzes.
http://www.gemini-galerie.de/
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Osaka Cyber Museum
Takeji Iwamiya's photos of the artifacts of traditional Japanese culture.
http://www.kpn.nishi.osaka.jp/iwamiya/2.html
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