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

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

Educational and interactive website featuring information on origami, architecture, sculpture, Japanese gardens, and painting.

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.

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.

Short discussion of traditional crafts in the twentieth century.

Educational webpage on the history and evolution of Japanese incense ceremonies and culture.

Theater arts, fine arts and literature, with links.

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

Gives brief overview and characteristics of Japanese art throughout history.

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

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.

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

Examples from the collection of the California Academy of Science.

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

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

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

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

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

Features photos of traditional ceramics, scupltures, paintings, calligraphy, lacquerware, metalworks, and architecture.

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

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

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

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.