Pathfinders - Ancient Japan
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Art and
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Art |
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A collection of
statues, pottery, jewelry, clothing, metal artifacts, and
textiles. Includes full descriptions of where each item is
from, its age, and what it was used for. |
| Masterworks
- Art of Japan |
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Japanese
ceramics, sculpture, painting, calligraphy, lacquer ware,
textiles, and archaeology.
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| Art
of Japan |
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Graphic
examples of origami, architecture, gardens, paintings, and sculpture.
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| Diaries
of Court Ladies |
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A
collection of first-hand accounts of noble women living in
Ancient Japan. A fascinating view of their culture. Includes
illustrations of dress and dwellings.
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| Japanese
Poetry |
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A
small collection of classic Japanese verse.
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Haiku
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Includes
the history of haiku poetry, how to write one, a gallery of
haiku, and links to more examples.
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Ancient Japanese stories on the creation of heaven and
earth, the gods, and more.
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Japanese
Creation Myth
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The
story of the beginning of the world.
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Government and
Politics |
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General
History |
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| Ancient
Japan |
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A
comprehensive site on all topics of ancient Japan
including time periods, culture, maps, a glossary of
terms, literature, language, Buddhism, women, and much
more. |
| Early
Japan |
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A
short overview of early history with links defining terms
and more details about each time period. |
| Nara
and Heian Period (710-1185) |
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Outlines
the decline of Chinese influence, the rising political rulers,
the Hejji Rising and more. |
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Kamakura
Period (1185-1333) |
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Outlines
the rise of the Minamoto family, the Zen sect, and invasion. |
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The
Muromachi Period (1333-1573) |
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Outlines
the Imperial Courts, the ruling shoguns, influence of European
traders and more. |
| Tour
of Edo |
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This
is a great interactive site where you take a tour of the
18th century city. Encounter shogun warriors, samurai, foot bearers,
trade and entertainment, ride the ferry, and view the
costumes of the day.
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Daily Life |
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| The
Practice of Tea |
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Visit an
exhibition hall to see a Daimyo's Tea Room and read an introduction
to the tea ceremony. |
| Religion
in Japan |
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Descriptions
of Shinto, Buddhism, Confucianism, shrines, and
temples. |
| Way
of the Samurai |
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| Introduction to the
development of the Samurai. |
| The
Samurai |
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A
brief outline on the origins of the Samurai. |
| The
Puppetry Home Page |
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Learn
about the varieties
of Japanese puppetry including Bunraku and shadow puppetry
as well as links to more web sites on
puppetry. |
| The
Doll Theater - Bunraku Exhibit |
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Incredible
images of Bunraku puppets. |
| Kabuki
for Everyone |
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Details about traditional
Japanese theater founded in the 17th century. |
| History
of Kimono |
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page filled with graphics and the history of the kimono
for men, women, and children. |
| Japanese
Recipes |
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A
listing of tasty Japanese dishes including dumplings,
noodles, grilled chicken and more. |
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