Regional Asia Japan Arts and Entertainment Traditional

Edo Japan Save
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/

A Reader's Guide to the Arts of Japan Save
Extensive bibliography sponsored by the Asia Society. Catalogues printed works only.
http://www.asiasociety.org/arts/japan...

Art of Japan Save
Educational and interactive website featuring information on origami, architecture, sculpture, Japanese gardens, and painting.
http://library.thinkquest.org/27458/

Discover Japanese Sake Save
Gives the history, process, variety, and brewing of Japan's national alcoholic beverage.
http://www.japansake.or.jp/

Edo-Tokyo Museum Save
Presents 400 years of Edo/Tokyo history. Collection includes original artifacts and reproductions.
http://www.dnp.co.jp/museum/edo/edo-e...

Etegami Save
Shows several examples of ceramic art and traditional postcards.
http://etegami21.fc2web.com/btop.htm

Explore Japan: Japanese Gardens And Culture Save
Explore Japanese culture, art, crafts, Japanese gardens, Zen gardens, food and lifestyle.
http://www.explorejapan.com/

Fine Arts Save
Overview of history from stone-age beginnings to contemporary, including painting, sculture, ukiyo-e, architecture, and gardens.
http://web-japan.org/museum/fine.html

Footmark Save
Information about the handicrafts of feudal era Japan.
http://www10.plala.or.jp/footmark/

Handicrafts Save
Short discussion of traditional crafts in the twentieth century.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r...

History of Japanese Incense Save
Educational webpage on the history and evolution of Japanese incense ceremonies and culture.
http://www.japanese-incense.com/

Introduction to Japanese Traditional Arts Save
Theater arts, fine arts and literature, with links.
http://www.kanzaki.com/jinfo/jart.html

Japan Corner Save
Guide to Japanese arts and humanities from the restaurant chain Benihana.
http://www.japancorner.com/

Japan Family Crests Save
Shows common historical family crests and a lexicon of common names.
http://www.familyemblem.com/

Japanese Art Gallery Gemini Save
Specialiced in netsuke, tsuba, inro, Asian furniture, ukiyo-e, and bronzes.
http://www.gemini-galerie.de/

Japanese Art in the Asia Society Collection Save
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/

Japanese Artistic Traditions Save
Discussion of aesthetic concepts, and of the activities of the Department of Cultural Affairs, established in 1968.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query2/...

Japanese Folk Toys - Not Just Child's Play Save
Examples from the collection of the California Academy of Science.
http://www.calacademy.org/research/an...

Japanese Gardens and the Art of Suggestion Save
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/gardensja...

Japanese Kimono Save
Learn about Japanese kimono, fabrics, patterns, kimono robes, yukata, how to wear a kimono, and accessories.
http://www.japanesekimono.com/

Japannesegirl.info Save
Early 20th century postcards of Japanese ladies and geisha. Good illustration of fashion and hairdos of the times.
http://www.japanesegirl.info/

Kagura - The Japanese Ancient Sacred Music Save
With overview, photos, and Realaudio example of some of Japan's oldest music.
http://aris.ss.uci.edu/rgarfias/gagak...

Kyoto University Digital Library Save
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...

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

Ogura Hyakunin Isshu; 100 Poems by 100 Poets Save
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/japanes...

Osaka Cyber Museum Save
Takeji Iwamiya's photos of the artifacts of traditional Japanese culture.
http://www.kpn.nishi.osaka.jp/iwamiya...

Rekishi-Kaido Save
A guide to the history and traditional culture of the Kansai region.
http://www.kiis.or.jp/rekishi/kaido-e...

Shinto and Buddhist Corner Save
A Japanese Buddhism and Shinto art photo dictionary with over 900 photos.
http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html...

Tahara Save
Photographs of traditional construction of Japanese kites, the Tahara.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~et3m-tkkw...

The Costume Museum - The Rebirth of The Tale of Genji Save
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

The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts Save
Includes examples and descriptions of several forms of Japanese traditional arts, crafts, and traditions.
http://web-japan.org/museum/menu.html

Traditional Infuences on Contemporary Sculpture Save
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...

Wa Save
Shows patterns and designs of Japanese paper, kimono, fabrics, and cards.
http://home.att.ne.jp/grape/wa/index5...

World Art Treasures Save
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/m...