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Plurality in Japanese Society
Article discussing the geographical and historical backgrounds of the various elements in Japanese society. Emphasizes the Ainu of Hokkaido and the Ryukyuans of Okinawa, but touches on other non-mainstream peoples, and differences among the Japanese as well.
http://www.isei.or.jp/books/75/Plurality.html
Ryukyu and Ainu Textiles
From the National Museum in Kyoto. With photos.
http://www.kyohaku.go.jp/mus_dict/hd33e.htm
The Yamato State
The beginnings of the imperial system.
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCJAPAN/YAMATO.HTM
Women and Women's Communities in Ancient Japan
Summarizes the role and place of women in Japanese society, in pre-Nara Period, Nara Period, and Heian Period Japan.
http://www.wsu.edu:8001/~dee/ANCJAPAN/WOMEN.HTM
The Tale of Murasaki
Gives descriptions of chararacters in the famous Japanese story, as well as life in Heian Japan including period cosmetics, fashion, food, music, and religion. Authored by Liza Dalby, the only westerner to ever become a geisha.
http://www.taleofmurasaki.com/
Nara Japan
The fundamental break between the aristocracy and the common people.
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCJAPAN/NARA.HTM
Heian Japan
The great flowering of classical culture.
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCJAPAN/HEIAN.HTM
Time Line of Japan
Chronological outline of the History of Japan.
http://www.askasia.org/image/maps/timejape.htm
Jimmu Tenno
From the Nihongi, Book III. A selection of events from the life of the legendary founder of Japan, Emperor Jimmu.
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCJAPAN/JIMMU.HTM
Kaido: The Ancient Roads of Japan
A kids' information site from the Nagano Olympics, has basic information on the establishment and use of roads from c. 700.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/nagano/atlas/a-8.html
Women and Women's Communities in Ancient Japan
An essay on the historical role of women in ancient Japan, including an extended discussion of the life and thought of Heian women based on their diaries and other literary works.
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCJAPAN/WOMEN.HTM
Jo-Bo System of Heijo-Kyo
Brief discussion of ancient city planning, using Nara as the example. Illustrations of the original grid system and its remains.
http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/bungaku/soramitsu/heijokyo.html
Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan
Includes 3 diaries written by women aristocracy, created around 1000 AD.
http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/omori/court/court.html
Japanese Culture and Society
An analysis, and observation of Japanese culture, and society by a leading Japanese anthropologist.
http://www.isei.or.jp/books/75/Front.html
Ancient Japan
Outlines the major developments of the Jomon through the Nara periods. Mentions important figures and dates.
http://mockingbird.creighton.edu/english/worldlit/wldocs/churchill/japan.htm
History of Japan - William Gilmore
Outlines Japanese history through the Meiji period of restoration. Find links to major historical figures and events.
http://loki.stockton.edu/~gilmorew/consorti/1ceasia.htm
Japan, Inc. - The Emperor System and Japan's Royal Family
Offers an overview of the Japanese imperial system, with an emphasis on the modern emperors. Find a list of emperors dating back to the ancient times.
http://www.vikingphoenix.com/public/JapanIncorporated/postwar/japemps.htm
History of Japan's Literature
Includes brief overviews of each period of Japanese literature from ancient times to present.
http://www.kanzaki.com/jinfo/jliterature.html
Japan - The World History of Male Love
Discusses homosexual traditions among the Samurai class. Defines "wakashudo" and "nanshoku".
http://www.androphile.org/preview/Culture/Japan/japan.htm
Soramitsu - History and Geography of Nara
Tour the old capital with aerial photos and descriptions of prehistoric burial mounds, ancient city-planning, Edo-period maps and urbanization.
http://fischer.jinkan.kyoto-u.ac.jp/soramitsu/
History of Nara City
Ancient capital of Japan before Kyoto, offers tourist info, data base, guides to various facilities, city office, and city profile. In English and Japanese.
http://www.city.nara.nara.jp/english/kokon/rekishi/index.htm
History of Nara Prefecture
Includes a brief synopsis of ancient and prehistoric periods.
http://www.pref.nara.jp/pro-e/rekishi.htm
East Asian History Sourcebook
Provides access to primary source texts from East Asian countries, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. Arranged by era from ancient history to post-World War II.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/eastasia/eastasiasbook.html
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/
Crystalinks.com - Ancient Japan
Ancient Japan Haiku history and chronology.
http://www.crystalinks.com/japan.html
Keyhole Tombs
Article on the kofun, or ancient burial mounds in Japan, with background information, history, timeline, types and characteristics.
http://www.ozlab.osakac.ac.jp/KOFUN_E/
Ancient Japan
Gives timeline and events during old Japanese history from approximately 10,000 B.C. to the end of the Heian Period in 1192 A.D.
http://www.wsu.edu:8001/~dee/ANCJAPAN/ANJAPAN1.HTM
Japanese Rice Culture - The Misunderstood Philosophy of the Agrarian Past
Essay on ancient rituals and peasant society practices that became part of Japanese traditional culture and still influence present day rural society.
http://home.worldcom.ch/~negenter/473bTx_E01.html
Japan of Today
Includes a brief history of Japan from ancient times through developments after 1945. Find geographical and topographical details as well.
http://web-jpn.org/museum/historyofjp/histjp.html
Japan Information Network - Todaiji Temple
Temple complex in Nara, Japan includes the largest wooden building in the world. View the Great Buddha housed inside and learn about the complex's history.
http://web-japan.org/atlas/historical/his13.html
Study of the Enoshima Engi
A study, including translation, of the Enoshima Engi, a 6th century dragon story by the 11th century Japanese monk Kokei. Finds Kokei's narrative is closer to history than myth.
http://www2.gol.com/users/bartraj/goddessindex-1.html
Women Warriors of Japan
Provides a history of women's role in Japanese martial arts from the ancient era until modern times.
http://www.koryu.com/Library/wwj1.html
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