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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.
URL: http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCJAPAN/ART.HTM
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Jimmu Tenno
From the Nihongi, Book III. A selection of events from the life of the legendary founder of Japan, Emperor Jimmu.
URL: http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCJAPAN/JIMMU.HTM
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23-06-2003
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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.
URL: http://www.nara-wu.ac.jp/bungaku/soramitsu/heijokyo.html
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23-06-2003
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Nara Japan
The fundamental break between the aristocracy and the common people.
URL: http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCJAPAN/NARA.HTM
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23-06-2003
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Plurality in Japanese Society
Article discussing the geographical and historical backgrounds of the various elements in Japanese society. Emphasizes the Ainu of Hokkaido and the Ryukyuans of Okinawa, but touches on other non-mainstream peoples, and differences among the Japanese as well.
URL: http://www.isei.or.jp/books/75/Plurality.html
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23-06-2003
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