Ancient Cultures

East Asian History Sourcebook East Asian History Sourcebook- Provides access to primary source texts from East Asian countries, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. Arranged by era from ancient history to pos… Kamakura Kamakura- Includes origins, history, and glossary of place names. Japan of Today Japan of Today- Includes a brief history of Japan from ancient times through developments after 1945. Find geographical and topographical details as well. Jo-Bo System of Heijo-Kyo, Ancient Japan Jo-Bo System of Heijo-Kyo, Ancient Japan- Brief discussion of ancient city planning, using Nara as the example. Illustrations of the original grid system and its remains. Women Warriors of Japan Women Warriors of Japan- Provides a history of women's role in Japanese martial arts from the ancient era until modern times. Japan Information Network - Todaiji Temple Japan Information Network - Todaiji Temple- Temple complex in Nara, Japan includes the largest wooden building in the world. View the Great Buddha housed inside and learn about th… Japanese Rice Culture - The Misunderstood Philosophy of the Agrarian Past Japanese Rice Culture - The Misunderstood Philosophy of the Agrarian Past- Essay on ancient rituals and peasant society practices that became part of Japanese traditional culture … Crystalinks.com - Ancient Japan Crystalinks.com - Ancient Japan- Ancient Japan Haiku history and chronology. Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan- Includes 3 diaries written by women aristocracy, created around 1000 AD. Kaido: The Ancient Roads of Japan Kaido: The Ancient Roads of Japan- A kids' information site from the Nagano Olympics, has basic information on the establishment and use of roads from c. 700. Edo Japan - A Virtual Tour Edo Japan - A Virtual Tour- Take a tour through Tokyo during the period of the Tokugawa shoguns, and learn about the history of Japan's greatest city. Illustrated by ukiyo-e image… Asuka Historical Museum Asuka Historical Museum- History and art of Asuka, the first Japanese capital (7th century). Virtual museum containing both text and photos. History of Japan's Literature History of Japan's Literature- Includes brief overviews of each period of Japanese literature from ancient times to present.