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The Japanese House The Japanese House
The Japanese House- Analysis of traditional Japanese domestic architecture as being based on long standing attitudes towards ideas of harmony. Black and white illustrations on separate pages. ...
Visual Arts: Architecture Visual Arts: Architecture
Visual Arts: Architecture- Article discussing the impact of traditional concepts on modern Japanese architects. ...
Shoin Architecture Shoin Architecture
Shoin Architecture- Illustrated discussion of the development of this Muromachi period style. Well organized. ...
Spectrum Spectrum
Spectrum- Exports motorcycles, vehicles, and heavy equipment worldwide. ...
Chiiori Project Chiiori Project
Chiiori Project- Preserving old thatched roof houses in rural Japan. For people concerned with saving and preserving the kayabuki houses that are being lost at an alarming rate. ...
Architecture Architecture
Architecture- Examines architecture in Japan influenced by foreign cultures as well as climate; landscape and examples of both traditional and modern architecture including temples, shrines, castles and bridges. ...
Architecture Architecture
Architecture- Historical overview, from early shrines and temples to castles and modern trends. ...
Gifu Wagasa Gifu Wagasa
Gifu Wagasa- Short history of the traditional Japanese bamboo and paper umbrellas. ...
Ichijisho Calligraphy Ichijisho Calligraphy
Ichijisho Calligraphy- An exhibit by Mokkan Kakishita at the Cast Iron Gallery in NYC's Soho district. ...
Shodo - Japanese Calligraphy Shodo - Japanese Calligraphy
Shodo - Japanese Calligraphy- Short, illustrated introduction: the required tools and the three styles of character formation. ...
Eri Takase Artworks Eri Takase Artworks
Eri Takase Artworks- Site features hundreds of works, articles and books on Japanese art and culture as related to calligraphy. ...
Calligraphy Calligraphy
Calligraphy- Short discussion of styles and status. ...
Shodo's Room Shodo's Room
Shodo's Room- Examples by Mayumi Kitazawa, a student at Shinshu University. Includes some movies. ...
Sakazume Katsuyuki Sakazume Katsuyuki
Sakazume Katsuyuki- Artist of wall murals of clay and standing monoliths. ...
Wood-fired Stoneware from Shigaraki Wood-fired Stoneware from Shigaraki
Wood-fired Stoneware from Shigaraki- Large site dealing with Japanese stoneware from the 5th century to modern times. History, discussion of kilns, photo galleries. Concentrates on Shigaraki, but touches on other areas a ...
Raku Ware Raku Ware
Raku Ware- Fifteen generations of the Raku family, their products (tea bowls), and their museum. ...
Japanese Pottery Resource Center Japanese Pottery Resource Center
Japanese Pottery Resource Center- A resource center directed by Japan Times 'Ceramic Scene' columnist. ...
Japanese Ceramics/Namazu Net Japanese Ceramics/Namazu Net
Japanese Ceramics/Namazu Net- A catalogue of Japanese ceramics (tea ceremony and tableware), artists' interviews, Japanese food and recipes and related information. A chance to enjoy Japanese culture. ...
Japanese Ceramics Japanese Ceramics
Japanese Ceramics- Short overview of the current state of traditional ceramic products. ...
A Page for Japanese Dolls A Page for Japanese Dolls
A Page for Japanese Dolls- Personal site with 5 pages of web links to sites showing Japanese dolls. Not just a list of links, there are illustrations, explanations and a bit of doll history here, too. ...
International Netsuke Society International Netsuke Society
International Netsuke Society- The International Netsuke Society is devoted to the study and collection of Japanese netsuke and related sagemono art forms. ...
Dr Stephen O'Hanlon's Origami Page Dr Stephen O'Hanlon's Origami Page
Dr Stephen O'Hanlon's Origami Page- Includes photographs and folding diagrams are presented as well as information about origami. ...
Joseph Wu's Origami Page Joseph Wu's Origami Page
Joseph Wu's Origami Page- The art of paper folding. A collection of origami materials, instructions, and resources. ...
Krystyna Burczyk's Origami Krystyna Burczyk's Origami
Krystyna Burczyk's Origami- Shows an origami regular polyhedra - the platonic and the archimedean solids. With description and origami models. ...
Bay Area Rapid Folders Bay Area Rapid Folders
Bay Area Rapid Folders- Origami group with newsletter, back issue information, plus diagrams, gallery, and animations of several origami shapes. ...
The Origami Homepage The Origami Homepage
The Origami Homepage- Explanations, instructions for several complex origami. ...
Hanko Designs Hanko Designs
Hanko Designs- Japanese origami washi papers and books, Asian and Hawaiian stamps, Asian art accessories. Retail and Wholesale. ...
Origami Diagrams on the Web Origami Diagrams on the Web
Origami Diagrams on the Web- Hand illustrated diagrams for some simple origami designs. ...
Origami Cloud Origami Cloud
Origami Cloud- Shows instructions for several origami designs and variations from traditional methods. ...
Traditional Influences on Contemporary Painters Traditional Influences on Contemporary Painters
Traditional Influences on Contemporary Painters- US Library of Congress brief synopsis on modern painting in Japan. ...
Senwaka-kai Party Senwaka-kai Party
Senwaka-kai Party- The Nishikawa School of traditional Japanese dance. Gives background information, its founding, and history. ...
Performing Arts Network Japan Performing Arts Network Japan
Performing Arts Network Japan- Informing people around the world about Japanese performing arts, this site maintains an archive of performing company profiles. ...
Taikomochi or Houkan, the Male Counterpart to the Geisha Taikomochi or Houkan, the Male Counterpart to the Geisha
Taikomochi or Houkan, the Male Counterpart to the Geisha- Short article and history on the original male geisha of Japan. ...
Shogi.Net Homepage Shogi.Net Homepage
Shogi.Net Homepage- A description of Shogi (Japanese Chess) and links to the most relevant Shogi pages on the web. ...
The Urasenke Konnichian Web Site The Urasenke Konnichian Web Site
The Urasenke Konnichian Web Site- Short biographies of the successive masters of the tea school established by the great 16th century tea master, Rikyu. ...
Urasenke Tradition of Tea Urasenke Tradition of Tea
Urasenke Tradition of Tea- Gives introduction and history of tea ceremony, and lineage of the Urasenke family and organization. ...
Nambu Ironware Nambu Ironware
Nambu Ironware- Short history of metalwork in Nambu, where iron kettles for the tea ceremony are still made in the traditional way. ...
The Shibori Studio The Shibori Studio
The Shibori Studio- Custom textiles and artworks of traditional Japanese and original designs by hand on the silks, cottons, hemps and wools. ...
World Shibori Network World Shibori Network
World Shibori Network- Traditions, techniques, workshops and exhibitions list for this traditional folded and dyed fabric. ...
A History of Japanese Clothing and Accessories A History of Japanese Clothing and Accessories
A History of Japanese Clothing and Accessories- Description, history and photos of men's garments with color keys. ...
Kimono Kimono
Kimono- History of the kimono illustrated with mostly 18th century examples. ...
Kimono Encyclopaedia Kimono Encyclopaedia
Kimono Encyclopaedia- With kimono photos, descriptions, fashion competitions and related articles. Details different styles of Japanese kimono. ...
Nagoya TV Ukiyo-e Museum Nagoya TV Ukiyo-e Museum
Nagoya TV Ukiyo-e Museum- Prints sorted by artist and by theme with images and descriptions. ...
Ukiyo-e Collection Ukiyo-e Collection
Ukiyo-e Collection- Personal collection of Laszlo G-Toth. ...
Yoshitoshi: 100 Views of the Moon Yoshitoshi: 100 Views of the Moon
Yoshitoshi: 100 Views of the Moon- Illustrating all 100 Aspects of the Moon series by Yoshitoshi (1839-92), includes gallery and purchase options. ...
Utagawa Kunisada Project Utagawa Kunisada Project
Utagawa Kunisada Project- Collection of prints and series from one of the most prolific Japanese ukiyo-e artists. ...
Ukiyo-e Signatures Ukiyo-e Signatures
Ukiyo-e Signatures- Database of ukiyo-e artist signatures and seals. ...
Ohmi Gallery Ohmi Gallery
Ohmi Gallery- Displays a private collection of Ukiyo-e and modern woodblock prints by artists including Tsuchiya Koitsu, Hiroshige, Kunisada, Kunichika, Bakufu Ohno, Mamoru Hiroshi, Tokuriki, Kawano, and Ikeda. ...
Tsuchiya Koitsu - His Complete Works Tsuchiya Koitsu - His Complete Works
Tsuchiya Koitsu - His Complete Works- Catalogues the complete works of renowned Japanese woodblock print artist Tsuchiya Koitsu, with database of all known prints by the artist. ...
Jim Breen's Ukiyo-E Gallery Jim Breen's Ukiyo-E Gallery
Jim Breen's Ukiyo-E Gallery- Personal page. Photos and links. ...

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