Curated OER
Music of Japan
My, how Japan has changed! From Hogaku to karaoke, this slide show provides an overview of the culture, instruments, and periods of transition through Japanese music. Here you will find 21 text-rich slides which are great for note taking.
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Ohio State University
The Early Modern Warrior: Three Explorations of Samurai Life [Pdf]
Tokugawa Ieyasu was the first shogun to unite and bring peace to Japan. His early life and rise to power is documented in this essay. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Seki Takakazu
Britannica Encyclopedia offers a brief summary of the life and accomplishments of Japanese mathematician Seki Takakazu.
Other
History of Japan: 1600 1860
Site provides an overview of the Tokugawa era in China, its political system, and its conclusion.