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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.
Heian Japan
The great flowering of classical culture.
Japanese Culture and Society 
An analysis, and observation of Japanese culture, and society by a leading Japanese anthropologist.
Jimmu Tenno
From the Nihongi, Book III. A selection of events from the life of the legendary founder of Japan, Emperor Jimmu.
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.
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.
Time Line of Japan
Chronological outline of the History of Japan.
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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