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Japanese History Japanese History: History of Japan. Overview, and ancient to modern Japan (History) http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e641.html Business and Politics in Early 20th Century Japan Business and Politics in Early 20th Century Japan: Seeks to clarify the contributions and limitations of Japanese business diplomacy. Argues that Japanese business diplomacy, was insufficiently influential to prevent political and military conflict. (History)[PDF] http://ideas.repec.org/p/cep/stijsp/429.html Timeline of Japanese History Timeline of Japanese History: Brief outline of historical periods from the Jomon Period to the present. (History) http://www.askasia.org/frclasrm/readings/t000013.htm Japanese History Documentation Project Japanese History Documentation Project: Includes an encyclopedia, introduction to Japanese history, and booklists. (History) http://www.openhistory.org/jhdp/ Japanese Coins Japanese Coins: Shows a collection of old Japanese coins from 1948 to 1964, as well as specially issued coins up to the present. (History) http://mimi_143.tripod.com/Japanese_Coins/splash.html Colonies and Countryside in Wartime Japan: Emigration to Manchuria Colonies and Countryside in Wartime Japan: Emigration to Manchuria: Explores the relationship between rural villages and Japan's colonies during the wartime period, with reference to the emigration of Japanese farmers to Manchuria to identify some of the key characteristics of Japanese emigration during this period and di (History) http://japanfocus.org/130.html Center for Research and Documentation on Japan's War Responsibility (JWRC) Center for Research and Documentation on Japan's War Responsibility (JWRC): A scholarly journal published four times a year to inform readers of up-to-date information on various issues on Japanese war responsibility. (History) http://www.jca.apc.org/JWRC/center/english/index-english.htm Dancing People are Happy People Dancing People are Happy People: Essay on the introduction of square dancing to the people of Nagasaki in 1946 and its increase of social mixing between sexes and cultures. (History) http://www.uwosh.edu/home_pages/faculty_staff/earns/niblo.html History Textbook Controversies in Japan History Textbook Controversies in Japan: Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which looks at Japanese textbooks and how they cover Japanese history from the early 20th Century. (History) http://www.ericdigests.org/2003-1/japan.htm Japan Under American Occupation Japan Under American Occupation: Brief notes on the role played by the United States during the Allied occupation of Japan from September 1945 through 1952. (History) http://www.empereur.com/DOC/Japan_occup.html Secret of Sakhalin Island (Karafuto) Secret of Sakhalin Island (Karafuto): Overview of history and discovery of Sakhalin Island (Karafuto), one of the territories still disputed between Japan and Russia. (History) http://www.karafuto.com/ Nengo Dates Nengo Dates: Offers quick conversion from the traditional Japanese calendar system from 1868 to the Gregorian calendar. (History) http://www.lioncoins.com/dates.htm History of Cultural Relations Between Europe and Japan History of Cultural Relations Between Europe and Japan: Sources, data, tables, texts related to the history of Euro-Japanese interchange, from Prof. Wolfgang Michel-Zaitsu. (History) http://www.rc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/~michel/serv/eujap/ Whale Meat in the Traditional Japanese Diet Whale Meat in the Traditional Japanese Diet: From the Jomon period to 1987. (History) http://luna.pos.to/whale/jwa_trad.html The Confusion Era The Confusion Era: Describes postwar American involvement in remodeling Japanese society, along with pictures of several posters used for information and propaganda. (History) http://educate.si.edu/migrations/sackler/salthome.html Japan 1868 Japan 1868: Site on relations between France and Japan in 1867-1869. (History) http://membres.lycos.fr/japon1868/ Great Japanese Inventors in History Great Japanese Inventors in History: List and description of several Meiji Era Japanese inventors, with descriptions of in their creations and biographies. (History) http://www.batfa.com/greatjapanese.html Holeless 50 Yen Coin Holeless 50 Yen Coin: A senior citizen recalls the history of the 50 yen coin in the 1950's when it had no hole in the center. (History) http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~HD1t-KKC/50yen-e.html Largest Cities in Japan: Population from 1890 Largest Cities in Japan: Population from 1890: Shows populations in major Japanese cities every decade from 1890. (History) http://www.demographia.com/db-jp-city1940.htm Ao's Japan Ao's Japan: Overview and introduction to attractions, temples and shrines, brief guide of major cities, history, nuclear radiation and environmental issues. (History) http://www005.upp.so-net.ne.jp/aoh/ Manifestations of Gender Distinction in the Japanese Language Manifestations of Gender Distinction in the Japanese Language: Explains historical development of the Japanese language and diversity of its gender specific constructs and their usage. (History) http://www.coolest.com/jpfm.htm History of Japanese Railways History of Japanese Railways: Chronological listing of railroads from 1872 to 1907 (the first line, redcap, women employed, and horsedrawn). A few illustrations, including a print of an 1870s train. (History) http://www.rtri.or.jp/japanrail/History1_E.html Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan: Essay on Hirohito and the Japanese government coming to grips with Japan's decision to go to war and their post-war relationship with the United States. (History) http://www.jpri.org/publications/occasionalpapers/op17.html Evolution of Japanese Stamps Evolution of Japanese Stamps: Chronicles the development of Japanese stamps from 1929. (History) http://www.ambassadors.net/features.htm Imperial Japanese Navy Page Imperial Japanese Navy Page: Contains pictures of former vessels in the wartime navy, as well as information on their guns, torpedoes, sensors, names, and officers. (History) http://www.combinedfleet.com/ Japanese Incense.com Japanese Incense.com: Gives history and historical references to the making and use of incense in Japan, as well as its preparation and scents. (History) http://www.japanese-incense.com/contents.htm Association for the Advancement of Liberalist View of History Association for the Advancement of Liberalist View of History: Provides a revisionist view of topics on 20th century Japanese history and military, reparations, comfort women, and their movement to remove war crime references in textbooks. (History) http://www.jiyuu-shikan.org/e/ Constitution of the Empire of Japan (1889) Constitution of the Empire of Japan (1889): Full text in English of Japan's former constitution, from Hanover University. (History) http://history.hanover.edu/texts/1889con.htm 100 Years of Japanese Motoring 100 Years of Japanese Motoring: Provides little known history of the start of motorized transportation in Japan. (History) http://www.st.rim.or.jp/~iwat/ Fukuzawa Yukichi Fukuzawa Yukichi: Short college essay on Fukuzawa, who was one of the Meiji Era's most influential figures. (History) http://www.anime.net/~roba/fukuzawa.htm Emperor Hirohito in 20th Century History: The Debate Rekindles Emperor Hirohito in 20th Century History: The Debate Rekindles: Examines a new debate on Hirohito and his role in WWII and history, and as at once a product and an active agent of Japan's modern historical process. (History) http://www.jpri.org/publications/workingpapers/wp92.html Japanese Militarism & Diaoyutai (Senkaku) Island Japanese Militarism & Diaoyutai (Senkaku) Island: Essay by a Kyoto University professor attacking Japanese nationalism and asserting that the Diaoyutai islands are rightfully China's. (History) http://www.skycitygallery.com/japan/diaohist.html Ogasawara Clan Genealogy Ogasawara Clan Genealogy: Genealogical information of the descendants of the Ogasawara clan from 711 BC to the present. (History) http://members.aol.com/uchuujin/oga.html The Imperial Family of Japan The Imperial Family of Japan: Provides biographical information, pictures, genealogical tables, and legal documents on the current status of the imperial family. (History) http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Temple/3953/ Aspects of Japanese Shipping History Aspects of Japanese Shipping History: Outlines trends in the development of Japan's commercial shipping prior to World War I. Argues that the promotion of the industry was undertaken primarily not for commercial, but for strategic imperialist reasons. (History) http://ideas.repec.org/p/cep/stijsp/376.html The Currency Museum The Currency Museum: Bank of Japan virtual museum exhibit of old currency in Japan, as well as money used during Japan's colonial empire. (History) http://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/english_htmls/index.htm Politics and the Economy in Pre-War Japan Politics and the Economy in Pre-War Japan: Discusses the influences that led to the economic policies pursued in the interwar period. (History)[PDF] http://ideas.repec.org/p/cep/stijsp/381.html Japan-Japan Japan-Japan: Includes exhibits of Japanese philately (stamp-collecting), dictionary of Japanese philatelic terms, resources and links. (History) http://www.japan-japan.com/ History of Japan - Kidsweb History of Japan - Kidsweb: Overview written primarily for children, but useful for anyone. Includes FAQ on figures and events from feudal times to the present. (History) http://www.web-jpn.org/kidsweb/japan/i.html