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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Studies: Japan [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderful resource on Japan can be found here. It provides an in-depth study of the history of the country, their society and culture, education and arts, economy, relations with other nations, politics, national security, and much...
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ArtLex

Art Lex: History of Japanese Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A very general survey of the history of Japanese art. Click on any of the time periods to learn more specific information about each one. Includes several examples; click on the title of each work to enlarge the image and to learn more.
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Other

Asuka Prehistory and Origins of the Historical Period

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wide range of information about the Asuka period in Japan, beginning before the era and continuing through the era itself.
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Sam Houston State University

Shsu: Early Japan: Taiho

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a brief, informative explanation of the Taiho Code. The explanation is in the last paragraph of the section labeled "KOFUN AND ASUKA PERIODS, CA. A.D. 250-710."
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Other

The Web Kanzaki: Chronology of Japan's Fine Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline from The Web Kanzaki of the historical movements in the development of Japanese fine art. Very general information.