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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
Ancient Japan
Outlines the major developments of the Jomon through the Nara periods. Mentions important figures and dates.
http://mockingbird.creighton.edu/english/w...
Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan
Includes 3 diaries written by women aristocracy, created around 1000 AD.
http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/omo...
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/ea...
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/...
Kamakura
Includes origins, history, and glossary of place names.
http://www.kcn-net.org/e_kama_history/
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/goddessi...
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_E...
Edo Japan
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/
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/his1...
Introduction to History of Japan's Literature
A short history of literature from the eighth century to the present day.
http://www.kanzaki.com/jinfo/jliterature.h...
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/consort...
Crystalinks.com - Ancient Japan
Ancient Japan Haiku history and chronology.
http://www.crystalinks.com/japan.html
Nakasendo Highway: A Journey to the Heart of Japan
Gives description and significance of one of Japan's most important roads, as well as its influence on history and Japan's development.
http://hkuhist2.hku.hk/nakasendo/
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-japan.org/museum/historyofjp/hi...
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/JapanI...
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/~dee/ANCJAPAN/ANJAPAN1....
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/
Jo-Bo System of Heijo-Kyo, Ancient Japan
Brief discussion of ancient city planning, using Nara as the example. Illustrations of the original grid system and its remains.
http://www.hgeo.h.kyoto-u.ac.jp/soramitsu/...
Asuka Historical Museum
History and art of Asuka, the first Japanese capital in 7th century. [Japanese and English].
http://www.asukanet.gr.jp/asukahome/
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/
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2006