Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: A History of the Kimono
A history of the Japanese kimono from the primitive Jomon period to today. Includes specifics on kimono for men, women, and children.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Shosoin Repository and Its Treasure
The Shosoin Repository survived both war and fire, leaving virtually all the ancient cultural treasures intact. The thousands of items preserved in the Shosoin repository include manuscripts, musical instruments, textiles, shoes,...
Other
Nara Women's Univ.: Capital of Japan in the 8th Century
This site from the Nara Women's University contains an aerial photo of Nara and provides some background information on the city.
Other
Japan Zone: Early History of Japan
Information about the early history of Japan written for the English-reading public by an Irish-born teacher of English now living in Japan. In several short paragraphs, you can read about the principal leaders and achievements of...
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Japanese History: Nara and Heian Periods (710 1185)
This site from Japan-Guide.com provides a description of the Nara Period gives information on the politics of the period.