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Japanese Culture and Society 
An analysis, and observation of Japanese culture, and society by a leading Japanese anthropologist.
Women and Women's Communities in Ancient Japan
An essay on the historical role of women in ancient Japan, including an extended discussion of the life and thought of Heian women based on their diaries and other literary works.
Plurality in Japanese Society
Article discussing the geographical and historical backgrounds of the various elements in Japanese society. Emphasizes the Ainu of Hokkaido and the Ryukyuans of Okinawa, but touches on other non-mainstream peoples, and differences among the Japanese as well.
Heian Japan
The great flowering of classical culture.
Early Japanese Visual Art
A short survey of visual arts in early Japan from the Jomon to the Heian periods. Includes discussion of ceramics, painting, architecture, and printed books. Illustrated.
Jimmu Tenno
From the Nihongi, Book III. A selection of events from the life of the legendary founder of Japan, Emperor Jimmu.
Jo-Bo System of Heijo-Kyo
Brief discussion of ancient city planning, using Nara as the example. Illustrations of the original grid system and its remains.
Asuka Historical Museum
History and art of Asuka, the first Japanese capital (7th century). Site includes a virtual museum containing both text and photos.
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