This category is for Japanese traditional (non-Western) arts and entertainment.
Websites in Japanese should be submitted to World: Japanese - Traditional Arts.
Subcategories 18
Related categories 2
Sites 21
- The Secret of Traditional Japanese Ingredient Miso Background information and history of soybean paste (miso) in Japan, its use as a health food, and recipes using it.
- Discover Japanese Sake Gives the history, process, variety, and brewing of Japan's national alcoholic beverage.
- Ogura Hyakunin Isshu; 100 Poems by 100 Poets Collection of 100 poems in the tanka variety used in Japanese royal courts, compiled from the 7th to the 13th century.
- History of Japanese Incense Educational webpage on the history and evolution of Japanese incense ceremonies and culture.
- The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts Includes examples and descriptions of several forms of Japanese traditional arts, crafts, and traditions.
- Japanese Art in the Asia Society Collection Exhibition of more than 25 objects in the collection. With a QuickTime tour, a more linear progression through the exhibition, and bibliography of Japanese art.
- Japanese Kimono Learn about Japanese kimono, fabrics, patterns, kimono robes, yukata, how to wear a kimono, and accessories.
- Explore Japan: Japanese Gardens And Culture Explore Japanese culture, art, crafts, Japanese gardens, Zen gardens, food and lifestyle.
- Traditional Infuences on Contemporary Sculpture Description of Japanese sculpture from "American Memory" - Historical Collections for the National Digital Library [Japan - a country study].
- Introduction to Japanese Traditional Arts Theater arts, fine arts and literature, with links.
- Japanese Artistic Traditions Discussion of aesthetic concepts, and of the activities of the Department of Cultural Affairs, established in 1968.
- Rekishi-Kaido A guide to the history and traditional culture of the Kansai region.
- Handicrafts Short discussion of traditional crafts in the twentieth century.
- Edo Japan 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 images, the text discusses the traditions that underlie Japanese culture.
- Wa Shows patterns and designs of Japanese paper, kimono, fabrics, and cards.
- Kagura - The Japanese Ancient Sacred Music With overview, photos, and Realaudio example of some of Japan's oldest music.
- Tahara Photographs of traditional construction of Japanese kites, the Tahara.
- Shinto and Buddhist Corner A Japanese Buddhism and Shinto art photo dictionary with over 900 photos.
- Fine Arts Overview of history from Stone Age beginnings to contemporary, including painting, sculpture, ukiyo-e, architecture, and gardens.
- Etegami Shows several examples of ceramic art and traditional postcards.
- The Costume Museum - The Rebirth of The Tale of Genji Kyoto Museum containing Japanese costumes from all eras. Illustrated samples from the Heian period exhibit. Includes a page on The Tale of Genji Museum.