Collection of 100 poems in the tanka variety used in Japanese royal courts, compiled from the 7th to the 13th century.

With overview, photos, and Realaudio example of some of Japan's oldest music.

Gives the history, process, variety, and brewing of Japan's national alcoholic beverage.

Shows common historical family crests and a lexicon of common names.

Examples from the collection of the California Academy of Science.

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.

Takeji Iwamiya's photos of the artifacts of traditional Japanese culture.

Specialiced in netsuke, tsuba, inro, Asian furniture, ukiyo-e, and bronzes.

Kyoto Museum containing Japanese costumes from all eras. Illustrated samples from the Heian period exhibit. Includes a page on The Tale of Genji Museum.

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.

Pictures and explanation of hagoita battledores, paulownia wood chests and boxes, and straw hats and bags.

Learn about Japanese kimono, fabrics, patterns, kimono robes, yukata, how to wear a kimono, and accessories.

Presents 400 years of Edo/Tokyo history. Collection includes original artifacts and reproductions.

Explore Japanese culture, art, crafts, Japanese gardens, Zen gardens, food and lifestyle.

Description of Japanese sculpture from "American Memory" - Historical Collections for the National Digital Library [Japan - a country study].

Theater arts, fine arts and literature, with links.

Short history of the beginning of the folk arts movement in 20th century Japan.

Discussion of aesthetic concepts, and of the activities of the Department of Cultural Affairs, established in 1968.

A guide to the history and traditional culture of the Kansai region.

Short discussion of traditional crafts in the twentieth century.

Extensive bibliography sponsored by the Asia Society. Catalogues printed works only.

Magazine, links, and resources for everyone interested in Japanese arts, culture, and meditation, from aikido to Zen.

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.

Exhibition of works from the Edo period reflecting the Japanese view of nature. Illustrated, with explanations.

Shows patterns and designs of Japanese paper, kimono, fabrics, and cards.

Slides from the Jacques-Edouard Berger Foundation collection, illustrating Berger's idea of the fundamental aspects of Japanese art. Mostly sculpture.

Gives brief overview and characteristics of Japanese art throughout history.

Guide to Japanese arts and humanities from the restaurant chain Benihana.

Early 20th century postcards of Japanese ladies and geisha. Good illustration of fashion and hairdos of the times.

Background information and history of soybean paste (miso) in Japan, its use as a health food, and recipes using it.

The Japanese see the garden as an interpretation of an idealised understanding of nature. Offers guide to the history and philosophy of Japanese gardens.

Information about the handicrafts of feudal era Japan.

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.

A Japanese Buddhism and Shinto art photo dictionary with over 900 photos.

Includes examples used in Japanese sword art, prints, cases and netsuke.

Overview of history from stone-age beginnings to contemporary, including painting, sculture, ukiyo-e, architecture, and gardens.

Includes examples and descriptions of several forms of Japanese traditional arts, crafts, and traditions.

Shows several examples of ceramic art and traditional postcards.