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  • 1

    The Secret of Traditional Japanese Ingredient Miso

    marukome.co.jp
    Background information and history of soybean paste (miso) in Japan, its use as a health food, ... Moreand recipes using it.

  • 2

    origami.com

    origami.com
    Gallery, convention pictures, diagrams, and a shockwave diagram. Searchable databases of origam... Morei enthusiasts, submitted diagrams, models that are in books, and a mailing list archive.

  • 3

    Discover Japanese Sake

    japansake.or.jp
    Gives the history, process, variety, and brewing of Japan's national alcoholic beverage.

  • 4

    Eri Takase Artworks

    takase.com
    Site features hundreds of works, articles and books on Japanese art and culture as related to c... Morealligraphy.
    From the site: Specializing in Fine Japanese Calligraphy, Artist and Master Calligrapher Eri Takase has a style that is refined and elegant. Her work has sold all over the world as fine art, custom art for individuals, and as commercial products in print and in film. After a lifetime study of traditional Japanese calligraphy, Master Takase has devoted herself to adapting her art to new mediums and methods and the results are breathtaking. Focusing primarily on original works in Fine Art, Ms. ...

  • 5

    Joseph Wu's Origami

    origami.as
    Gallery of original works and models by others. Includes articles and original diagrams as well... More as a database of online models and links.

  • 6

    Dr Stephen O'Hanlon's Origami Page

    fishgoth.com/origami/
    Includes photographs and folding diagrams are presented as well as information about origami.

  • 7

    Michi Online: Journal of Japanese Cultural Arts

    michionline.org
    Magazine, links, and resources for everyone interested in Japanese arts, culture, and meditatio... Moren, from aikido to Zen.

  • 8

    Hanko Designs

    hankodesigns.com
    Source for Asian rubber stamps, Japanese origami and washi papers, and Asian art supplies and a... Moreccessories.

  • 9

    Performing Arts Network Japan

    performingarts.jp
    Information on theatre, dance, music, venues, presenters and promoters, and service and support... More organizations.
    From the site: If you think we would be interested in linking to your Website please give us a report info@performingarts.jp . Users are permitted to copy some material for their personal use as private individuals only. Unless explicitly stated on the Webpage, users must not republish any part of the data either on another Website, or in any other medium, print, electronic or otherwise, or as part of any commercial service without the prior written permission of the Japan Foundation. ...

  • 10

    Edo Japan

    us-japan.org/edomatsu/
    Take a tour through Tokyo during the period of the Tokugawa shoguns, and learn about the histor... Morey of Japan's greatest city. Illustrated by ukiyo-e images, the text discusses the traditions that underlie Japanese culture.

  • 11

    Japanese Pottery Resource Center

    e-yakimono.net
    A resource center directed by Japan Times 'Ceramic Scene' columnist.... More
    From the site: However, e-yakimono cannot be held responsible for any troubles that might arise in your dealings with these sites. ... Pottery Knowledge Center www.e-yakimono.net (English; this site) ... Robert Yellin hosts both this site (e-yakimono.net), its sister eStore ( www.japanesepottery.com ), and the Robert Yellin Yakimono Gallery in Mishima City (Japan). Robert has been a resident of Japan since 1984. ...

  • 12

    Ohmi Gallery

    ohmigallery.com
    Displays a private collection of Ukiyo-e and modern woodblock prints by artists including Tsuch... Moreiya Koitsu, Hiroshige, Kunisada, Kunichika, Bakufu Ohno, Mamoru Hiroshi, Tokuriki, Kawano, and Ikeda.

  • 13

    Bay Area Rapid Folders (BARF)

    barf.cc
    San Francisco, CA - Membership and newsletter back issue information, diagrams, gallery, and an... Moreimations.

  • 14

    Origami Diagrams on the Web

    folds.net/tutorial/
    Hand illustrated diagrams for some simple origami designs.

  • 15

    Theatre Museum of Waseda University

    waseda.jp/enpaku/
    The only museum in Japan devoted to the theater arts. Includes outline, user's guide, exhibitio... Morens and events.

  • 16

    Sushi Cat

    namaii.com/manekineko/
    Gives the beckoning cat legend and guide, photos of collection and original fortune cat creatio... Morens. Also offers downloads, e-cards and games.

  • 17

    Kabuki21

    kabuki21.com
    Includes an actors and drama database, glossary, chronology, prints and illustrations, theaters... More, schedules of performances and a derivative products section.

  • 18

    The Raku Museum

    raku-yaki.or.jp
    Fifteen generations of the Raku family, their products (tea bowls), and their museum. Located i... Moren Kyoto, Japan.

  • 19

    Friendship Dolls

    wgordon.web.wesleyan.edu/dolls/
    Data on Japanese Friendship Dolls and American Blue-eyed dolls exchanged in friendship. From We... Moresleyan University.

  • 20

    Kimono Encyclopaedia

    japaneselifestyle.com.au/fashion/kimono.html
    With kimono photos, descriptions, fashion competitions and related articles. Details different ... Morestyles of Japanese kimono.

  • 21

    International Netsuke Society

    netsuke.org
    The International Netsuke Society is devoted to the study and collection of Japanese netsuke an... Mored related sagemono art forms.

  • 22

    Art of Japan

    library.thinkquest.org/27458/
    Educational and interactive website featuring information on origami, architecture, sculpture, ... MoreJapanese gardens, and painting.

  • 23

    Geisha and Maiko

    angelfire.com/rnb/shizuka/maiko.htm
    Gives overview of these Japanese artisans and the required training to become one.

  • 24

    ArtSEENsoHo

    artseensoho.com
    Current exhibitions as seen in the galleries of SoHo, NYC. Installation, painting, sculpture, a... Morend photography.

  • 25

    Ogura Hyakunin Isshu: 100 Poems by 100 Poets

    etext.lib.virginia.edu/japanese/hyakunin/
    Complete online text of the classical Japanese anthology of waka or tanka, with the originals i... Moren Japanese characters, romanji, and English translation available in a side-by-side-by-side display format.

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