- 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/
- About Mingei
Short history of the beginning of the folk arts movement in 20th century Japan.
http://www.trocadero.com/stores/blueandwhiteamerica/amingei.htm
- Art of Japan
Educational and interactive website featuring information on origami, architecture, sculpture, Japanese gardens, and painting.
http://library.thinkquest.org/27458/
- Discover Japanese Sake
Gives the history, process, variety, and brewing of Japan's national alcoholic beverage.
http://www.japansake.or.jp/
- 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/
- 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
- Explore Japan: Japanese Gardens And Culture
Explore Japanese culture, art, crafts, Japanese gardens, Zen gardens, food and lifestyle.
http://www.explorejapan.com/
- Fine Arts
Overview of history from stone-age beginnings to contemporary, including painting, sculture, ukiyo-e, architecture, and gardens.
http://web-jpn.org/museum/fine.html
- Footmark
Information about the handicrafts of feudal era Japan.
http://www10.plala.or.jp/footmark/
- Handicrafts
Short discussion of traditional crafts in the twentieth century.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID+jp0125)
- History of Japanese Incense
Educational webpage on the history and evolution of Japanese incense ceremonies and culture.
http://www.japanese-incense.com/
- Introduction to Japanese Traditional Arts
Theater arts, fine arts and literature, with links.
http://www.kanzaki.com/jinfo/jart.html
- Japan Corner
Guide to Japanese arts and humanities from the restaurant chain Benihana.
http://www.japancorner.com/
- Japanese Art Gallery Gemini
Specialiced in netsuke, tsuba, inro, Asian furniture, ukiyo-e, and bronzes.
http://www.gemini-galerie.de/
- Japanese Art and Architecture
Gives brief overview and characteristics of Japanese art throughout history.
http://mirror.oir.ucf.edu/wm/paint/tl/japan/
- 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/
- 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)
- 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/
- Japanese Gardens and the Art of Suggestion
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
- Japanese Kimono
Learn about Japanese kimono, fabrics, patterns, kimono robes, yukata, how to wear a kimono, and accessories.
http://www.japanesekimono.com/
- Japannesegirl.info
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
With overview, photos, and Realaudio example of some of Japan's oldest music.
http://aris.ss.uci.edu/rgarfias/gagaku/kagura.html
- 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
- Kyoto University Digital Library
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/minds-eu.html
- 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/
- 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/
- Osaka Cyber Museum
Takeji Iwamiya's photos of the artifacts of traditional Japanese culture.
http://www.kpn.nishi.osaka.jp/iwamiya/2.html
- Rekishi-Kaido
A guide to the history and traditional culture of the Kansai region.
http://www.kiis.or.jp/rekishi/kaido-e.html
- 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=59022&Axis=Catalogues&highlightCatSubSection=farEastern
- Shinto and Buddhist Corner
A Japanese Buddhism and Shinto art photo dictionary with over 900 photos.
http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/buddhism.shtml
- 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
- Tahara
Photographs of traditional construction of Japanese kites, the Tahara.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~et3m-tkkw/plan-tahara.html
- 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
- 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
- The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts
Includes examples and descriptions of several forms of Japanese traditional arts, crafts, and traditions.
http://web-jpn.org/museum/menu.html
- 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)
- Wa
Shows patterns and designs of Japanese paper, kimono, fabrics, and cards.
http://home.att.ne.jp/grape/wa/index5.html
- 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=8306-3301-1765:8306-3301-1764&country=Japon&col=pays
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