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Library of Congress
Loc: Country Studies: Japan [Pdf]
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...
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Japan Atlas
Learn about Japan's historic sites, natural beauty, culture and contemporary society. Search by topic or by region in Japan. You can watch slide shows about major Japanese cities or take virtual tours of historic sites like the Shurijo...
ArtLex
Art Lex: History of Japanese Art
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.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Fun Things to Do in Japan
"Kids already know a little about Japan if they collect Pokemon cards or buy Hello Kitty. Japan may seem very "modern," but it has a long history of tradition deeply embedded in everyday life." This site explores the geography and...
Other
Elon University: Heian and Kamakura Period Facts and Information
This site presents a variety of facts about the Heian and Kamakura periods in Japanese history.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The First Shogun: Life and Work of Minamoto Yoritomo
This site gives a short biography of the Shogun life of Minamoto Yoritomo.
Other
The Web Kanzaki: Chronology of Japan's Fine Arts
A timeline from The Web Kanzaki of the historical movements in the development of Japanese fine art. Very general information.
Other
Travel Photos: Japan
Mr. Frysinger, a seasoned traveler, presents many photos from Japan focusing on the land and the people. The photos are accompanied by captions telling where they were taken, and in some cases, information about the particular place....