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The Ainu Museum The Ainu Museum
The Ainu Museum- Presents collections of cultural artifacts, performances of traditional dances and ceremonies, and demonstrations of folk arts. (Chinese, English, Japanese) ...
Foundation for Research and Promotion on Ainu Culture (FRPAC) Foundation for Research and Promotion on Ainu Culture (FRPAC)
Foundation for Research and Promotion on Ainu Culture (FRPAC)- Promotes research on the Ainu people, language, and culture, plus the dissemination of knowledge on Ainu traditions. Includes history of organization, events ...
Toward a Genuine Redress for an Unjust Past: The Nibutani Dam Case Toward a Genuine Redress for an Unjust Past: The Nibutani Dam Case
Toward a Genuine Redress for an Unjust Past: The Nibutani Dam Case- Analysis of a case involving the right of the Ainu to be considered an indigenous people, and to enjoy the legal protection of their culture. ...
The Samurai and the Ainu The Samurai and the Ainu
The Samurai and the Ainu- Brief discussion of racial differences from Science Frontiers October 1989. ...
Ainu Language and Japan's Ancient History Ainu Language and Japan's Ancient History
Ainu Language and Japan's Ancient History- Provides a series of documents on the language of this indigenous people as well as the culture of the Jomon period. ...
Literatures and Materials of Ainu Language: For Learners Literatures and Materials of Ainu Language: For Learners
Literatures and Materials of Ainu Language: For Learners- Provides database of materials related to the Ainu Language and culture, including literature, video, audio, and weblinks. ...
NOVA Online - Island of the Spirits NOVA Online - Island of the Spirits
NOVA Online - Island of the Spirits- Companion web site to the NOVA program which explores the Ainu people. ...
Ainu - Spirit of a Northern People Ainu - Spirit of a Northern People
Ainu - Spirit of a Northern People- Online exhibition of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History exploring the ancient origin of the Ainu, their relations with the Japanese, and the Ainu cultural rebirth. ...
John Bachelor John Bachelor
John Bachelor- Life story of John Batchelor (1854-1944), an English missionary who became the first westerner to learn the Ainu language, record its grammar in English, and make the Ainu known to the western world. ...
Ainu-English Word List Ainu-English Word List
Ainu-English Word List- List of common Ainu words and their English translations. ...
CNN - Okinawa's Culture CNN - Okinawa's Culture
CNN - Okinawa's Culture- Okinawa's culture not well-known to outsiders. (Multi-media presentation available.) ...
Assimilation Policy in Okinawa: Promotion, Resistance, and Reconstruction Assimilation Policy in Okinawa: Promotion, Resistance, and Reconstruction
Assimilation Policy in Okinawa: Promotion, Resistance, and Reconstruction- Examines Chinese contacts, the Meiji Period, assimilation, and effects of WWII. ...
Ryukyu Ryukyu
Ryukyu- International exchange to China, history of past colonial rule from Meiji period. ...
Ryukyu Cultural Archives Ryukyu Cultural Archives
Ryukyu Cultural Archives- Structure of culture, independent history from colonial occupation, dance, and music. ...
Yayoi Period of Ikego Yayoi Period of Ikego
Yayoi Period of Ikego- Gives history, photographs, and farming equipment of gastronomic culture and earthenware. ...
Japanese American National Museum Japanese American National Museum
Japanese American National Museum- Events, history, and exhibits dedicated to Japanese Americans, located in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. ...
Gil Asakawa's Nikkei View Gil Asakawa's Nikkei View
Gil Asakawa's Nikkei View- online columns, photos, and links of popular culture and politics from a Japanese American perspective ...
Nisei Week Japanese Festival Nisei Week Japanese Festival
Nisei Week Japanese Festival- The annual festival in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles promotes Japanese-American culture with fun and exciting events during July and August. ...
Okinawa Kai of Washington D.C. Okinawa Kai of Washington D.C.
Okinawa Kai of Washington D.C.- People in the Washington D.C. area of Okinawan heritage or interested in Okinawan culture. ...
Japan's War Crimes : Has Justice Been Served ? Japan's War Crimes : Has Justice Been Served ?
Japan's War Crimes : Has Justice Been Served ?- Speech by prominent Japanese-Americans calling for the Japanese government to address its war crimes in WWII. ...
Being "Japanese" in Brazil and Okinawa Being "Japanese" in Brazil and Okinawa
Being "Japanese" in Brazil and Okinawa- Views perceptions of how Japanese defined themselves in the 20th century, focusing on Japanese emigrants to South America and Okinawans wishing to be assimilated into the Japanese ...
Nikkei Federation Nikkei Federation
Nikkei Federation- Serves as a clearinghouse of information for Nikkei cultural and community resources and activities in southern California. Coordinates and Nikkei cultural programs and activities as well as providing ...
Venice Japanese Community Center Venice Japanese Community Center
Venice Japanese Community Center- Serving the Japanese-American community of Venice, Marina del Rey, Westchester and Culver City for over 75 years to preserve their heritage and cultural experience. Offers over 40 divers ...
National Association of Japanese Canadians National Association of Japanese Canadians
National Association of Japanese Canadians- A national organization in Canada that represents the Japanese-Canadian community, with a primary focus on human rights and community development. ...
San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center
San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center- Serves 18 organizations and more than 1,000 families promoting Japanese cultural and senior citizen activities, as well as the Japanese heritage. Located in Pacoima ...
Family Registries Family Registries
Family Registries- Tips for obtaining a copy of your Japanese family registry in Japan. ...
Samurai Archives Japanese History Page Samurai Archives Japanese History Page
Samurai Archives Japanese History Page- Very detailed and in-depth page dedicated to the research of Japanese Samurai history, with details of the warriors, battles, and culture. ...
Samurai Gallery Samurai Gallery
Samurai Gallery- A collection of images of Japanese Samurai throughout the feudal period. Includes short biographies with each image. ...
Guide to Samurai Guide to Samurai
Guide to Samurai- A general description of Japanese samurai, including a timeline of Japanese history. ...
Sengoku Daimyo.com Sengoku Daimyo.com
Sengoku Daimyo.com- A collection of articles on feudal Japan by historian Anthony Bryant. ...
Oda Nobunaga.com Oda Nobunaga.com
Oda Nobunaga.com- A biography and history of one of the most powerful warlords of Japan's feudal age. ...
Tale of the 47 Ronin Tale of the 47 Ronin
Tale of the 47 Ronin- Known as Chushingura in Japanese, this story is one of the most popular and familiar tales of medieval Japan. ...
Adventures of Tarachan Adventures of Tarachan
Adventures of Tarachan- Stories and photos about living and teaching English in Shiogama, Japan. ...
Adventures In Japan Adventures In Japan
Adventures In Japan- Stories about living in Japan with other personal bits and pieces. ...
Andrea In Japan - Rambling Notes Andrea In Japan - Rambling Notes
Andrea In Japan - Rambling Notes- Regularly updated page on one woman's life as an English teacher in Japan. ...
Avoidinglife.com Avoidinglife.com
Avoidinglife.com- A look at life in Japan's northern Aomori prefecture through the lens of a foreigner's video camera. ...
Confessions of a Grade School Role Model Confessions of a Grade School Role Model
Confessions of a Grade School Role Model- Weblog of an American teaching kindergarten in Gifu. ...
Aeric Wong - Alive in Chiba Aeric Wong - Alive in Chiba
Aeric Wong - Alive in Chiba- Essentially the journal and moblog of a Malaysian living in Chiba and working as an English teacher. ...
American In Japan American In Japan
American In Japan- Weblog written by an American girl in Japan. ...
Jinja Honcho Jinja Honcho
Jinja Honcho- Official site of the Association of Shinto Shrines. ...
Achikochi Achikochi
Achikochi- Regularly updated page from a Belgian who opens fire on his former employer, Sony Corporation. ...
Alive in Kyoto Alive in Kyoto
Alive in Kyoto- Pictures and views of Nils Ferry from California. ...
Big in Japan Big in Japan
Big in Japan- What Japan is really like, and a bit about teaching in Japan. ...
Bill Gordon Bill Gordon
Bill Gordon- Tells about the US-Japan 1927 Friendship Doll exchange, and many papers and essays about Japan. ...
Bill'z Page Bill'z Page
Bill'z Page- The personal homepage of Bill Perrin who lives in Osaka, Japan and has a strange fascination with cheesy 80s New Wave music. ...
Bill Pellowe's Homepage Bill Pellowe's Homepage
Bill Pellowe's Homepage- Personal web site of Bill Pellowe, a language teacher in Fukuoka. ...
Bytes of Life Bytes of Life
Bytes of Life- Personal journal primarily covering the period in which the author lived and worked in Japan as a JET. ...
Cryogenicx Cryogenicx
Cryogenicx- Examples of Japanese web artist's Flash movies, themed on flying through outer space. Macromedia Flash Player required. ...
Chris and Katie in Japan Chris and Katie in Japan
Chris and Katie in Japan- Shows two assistant English teacher's experiences in Japan while on the JET Program. ...
CG Ukiyoe Tataharu Works Collection CG Ukiyoe Tataharu Works Collection
CG Ukiyoe Tataharu Works Collection- A computer graphics artist creates ukiyoe-like pictures by computer. ...

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