Traditional (Arts and Entertainment)

Traditional further on these related pages:

Architecture Bamboo Calligraphy Ceramics Deities and Myths@ Dolls Fairy Tales@ Lacquerware Netsuke

Origami and Washi Paintings Performing Arts Poetry@ Shogi Swords@ Tea Ceremony Textiles Ukiyo-e

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Traditional Sites:

Kyoto University Digital Library Kyoto University Digital Library: Includes full texts of many important literary texts and a searchable database of original materials from the Meiji restoration which can be enlarged and read on the web, as well as some Buddhist sutras. (Traditional) http://ddb.libnet.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/minds-eu.html Footmark Footmark: Information about the handicrafts of feudal era Japan. (Traditional) http://www10.plala.or.jp/footmark/ Explore Japan: Japanese Gardens And Culture Explore Japan: Japanese Gardens And Culture: Explore Japanese culture, art, crafts, Japanese gardens, Zen gardens, food and lifestyle. (Traditional) http://www.explorejapan.com/ Art of Japan Art of Japan: Educational and interactive website featuring information on origami, architecture, sculpture, Japanese gardens, and painting. (Traditional) http://library.thinkquest.org/27458/ Japanese Art Gallery Gemini Japanese Art Gallery Gemini: Specialiced in netsuke, tsuba, inro, Asian furniture, ukiyo-e, and bronzes. (Traditional) http://www.gemini-galerie.de/ Japanese Art and Architecture Japanese Art and Architecture: Gives brief overview and characteristics of Japanese art throughout history. (Traditional) http://mirror.oir.ucf.edu/wm/paint/tl/japan/ History of Japanese Incense History of Japanese Incense: Educational webpage on the history and evolution of Japanese incense ceremonies and culture. (Traditional) http://www.japanese-incense.com/ Edo-Tokyo Museum Edo-Tokyo Museum: Presents 400 years of Edo/Tokyo history. Collection includes original artifacts and reproductions. (Traditional) http://www.dnp.co.jp/museum/edo/edo-e.html Discover Japanese Sake Discover Japanese Sake: Gives the history, process, variety, and brewing of Japan's national alcoholic beverage. (Traditional) http://www.japansake.or.jp/ Osaka Cyber Museum Osaka Cyber Museum: Takeji Iwamiya's photos of the artifacts of traditional Japanese culture. (Traditional) http://www.kpn.nishi.osaka.jp/iwamiya/2.html Japanese Artistic Traditions Japanese Artistic Traditions: Discussion of aesthetic concepts, and of the activities of the Department of Cultural Affairs, established in 1968. (Traditional) http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query2/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID+jp0118) Japanese Kimono Japanese Kimono: Learn about Japanese kimono, fabrics, patterns, kimono robes, yukata, how to wear a kimono, and accessories. (Traditional) http://www.japanesekimono.com/ Traditional Infuences on Contemporary Sculpture Traditional Infuences on Contemporary Sculpture: Description of Japanese sculpture from "American Memory" - Historical Collections for the National Digital Library [Japan - a country study]. (Traditional) http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID+jp0120) Kasukabe Crafts and Specialities Kasukabe Crafts and Specialities: Pictures and explanation of hagoita battledores, paulownia wood chests and boxes, and straw hats and bags. (Traditional) http://www5.big.or.jp/~kifa/eg/kasukabe/special.html Special Exhibition at the MOA Museum of Art Special Exhibition at the MOA Museum of Art: Exhibition of works from the Edo period reflecting the Japanese view of nature. Illustrated, with explanations. (Traditional) http://www.moa-inter.or.jp/english/setsugekka/setsu-contents.html Japanese Folk Toys - Not Just Child's Play Japanese Folk Toys - Not Just Child's Play: Examples from the collection of the California Academy of Science. (Traditional) http://www.calacademy.org/research/anthropology/japanese/ Shinto and Buddhist Corner Shinto and Buddhist Corner: A Japanese Buddhism and Shinto art photo dictionary with over 900 photos. (Traditional) http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/buddhism.shtml World Art Treasures World Art Treasures: Slides from the Jacques-Edouard Berger Foundation collection, illustrating Berger's idea of the fundamental aspects of Japanese art. Mostly sculpture. (Traditional) http://www.bergerfoundation.ch/wat4/museum1?museum=Nara&genre=Tosh&babel=en&cd=8306-3301-1765:8306-3301-1764&country=Japon&col=pays Japannesegirl.info Japannesegirl.info: Early 20th century postcards of Japanese ladies and geisha. Good illustration of fashion and hairdos of the times. (Traditional) http://www.japanesegirl.info/ The Secret of Traditional Japanese Ingredient Miso The Secret of Traditional Japanese Ingredient Miso: Background information and history of soybean paste (miso) in Japan, its use as a health food, and recipes using it. (Traditional) http://www.marukome.co.jp/mehome.html San Diego Museum of Art: Permanent Collection San Diego Museum of Art: Permanent Collection: Only one illustration from each category of the Japanese collection (painting, lacquer, and armor), but text description includes a history of each category, as well as of the particular work displayed. (Traditional) http://cgi.www.sandiegomuseum.org/cgi-bin/www.sandiegomuseum.org/image.pl?mode=&catalogue=59022&Axis=Catalogues&highlightCatSubSection=farEastern A Reader's Guide to the Arts of Japan A Reader's Guide to the Arts of Japan: Extensive bibliography sponsored by the Asia Society. Catalogues printed works only. (Traditional) http://www.asiasociety.org/arts/japan_guide/ Handicrafts Handicrafts: Short discussion of traditional crafts in the twentieth century. (Traditional) http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID+jp0125) Japanese Art in the Asia Society Collection Japanese Art in the Asia Society Collection: Exhibition of more than 25 objects in the collection. With a QuickTime tour, a more linear progression through the exhibition, and bibliography of Japanese art. (Traditional) http://www.AsiaSociety.org/arts/japan/ Introduction to Japanese Traditional Arts Introduction to Japanese Traditional Arts: Theater arts, fine arts and literature, with links. (Traditional) http://www.kanzaki.com/jinfo/jart.html Michi Online: Journal of Japanese Cultural Arts Michi Online: Journal of Japanese Cultural Arts: Magazine, links, and resources for everyone interested in Japanese arts, culture, and meditation, from aikido to Zen. (Traditional) http://www.michionline.org/ Rekishi-Kaido Rekishi-Kaido: A guide to the history and traditional culture of the Kansai region. (Traditional) http://www.kiis.or.jp/rekishi/kaido-e.html About Mingei About Mingei: Short history of the beginning of the folk arts movement in 20th century Japan. (Traditional) http://www.trocadero.com/stores/blueandwhiteamerica/amingei.htm Japanese Art Japanese Art: Includes examples used in Japanese sword art, prints, cases and netsuke. (Traditional) http://www.japanese-art.mcmail.com/mainpage.htm Wa Wa: Shows patterns and designs of Japanese paper, kimono, fabrics, and cards. (Traditional) http://home.att.ne.jp/grape/wa/index5.html The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts: Includes examples and descriptions of several forms of Japanese traditional arts, crafts, and traditions. (Traditional) http://web-japan.org/museum/menu.html Kagura - The Japanese Ancient Sacred Music Kagura - The Japanese Ancient Sacred Music: With overview, photos, and Realaudio example of some of Japan's oldest music. (Traditional) http://aris.ss.uci.edu/rgarfias/gagaku/kagura.html The Costume Museum - The Rebirth of The Tale of Genji The Costume Museum - The Rebirth of The Tale of Genji: Kyoto Museum containing Japanese costumes from all eras. Illustrated samples from the Heian period exhibit. Includes a page on The Tale of Genji Museum. (Traditional) http://www.iz2.or.jp/english/index.htm Japan Corner Japan Corner: Guide to Japanese arts and humanities from the restaurant chain Benihana. (Traditional) http://www.japancorner.com/ Edo Japan - A Virtual Tour Edo Japan - A Virtual Tour: Take a tour through Tokyo during the period of the Tokugawa shoguns, and learn about the history of Japan's greatest city. Illustrated by ukiyo-e images, the text discusses the traditions that underlie Japanese culture. (Traditional) http://www.us-japan.org/edomatsu/ Etegami Etegami: Shows several examples of ceramic art and traditional postcards. (Traditional) http://etegami21.fc2web.com/btop.htm Fine Arts Fine Arts: Overview of history from stone-age beginnings to contemporary, including painting, sculture, ukiyo-e, architecture, and gardens. (Traditional) http://web-japan.org/museum/fine.html Japan Family Crests Japan Family Crests: Shows common historical family crests and a lexicon of common names. (Traditional) http://www.familyemblem.com/ Tahara Tahara: Photographs of traditional construction of Japanese kites, the Tahara. (Traditional) http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~et3m-tkkw/plan-tahara.html Japanese Gardens and the Art of Suggestion Japanese Gardens and the Art of Suggestion: The Japanese see the garden as an interpretation of an idealised understanding of nature. Offers guide to the history and philosophy of Japanese gardens. (Traditional) http://www.beautyworlds.com/gardensjapanese.htm Ogura Hyakunin Isshu; 100 Poems by 100 Poets Ogura Hyakunin Isshu; 100 Poems by 100 Poets: Collection of 100 poems in the tanka variety used in Japanese royal courts, compiled from the 7th to the 13th century. (Traditional) http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/japanese/hyakunin/