Articles related to "Heian"
Kyoto -- Japanese History Within Reach
Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan and home to countless historical sites and national treasures
kyoto • japan • heian • heian-kyo • heian era
Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan and home to countless historical sites and national treasures
kyoto • japan • heian • heian-kyo • heian era
Gardens of Paradise - Part One
The paradise gardens of Heian Japan
japanese gardens • heian japan • china • kyoto
The paradise gardens of Heian Japan
japanese gardens • heian japan • china • kyoto
World's First Novelist: Lady Murasaki Shikibu
Lady Murasaki Shikibu's classic, <i>The Tale of Genji,</i> is considered to be the world's first novel. Learn more about this interesting and influential woman.
lady murasaki shikibu • the tale of genji • heian japan • heian • japan
Lady Murasaki Shikibu's classic, <i>The Tale of Genji,</i> is considered to be the world's first novel. Learn more about this interesting and influential woman.
lady murasaki shikibu • the tale of genji • heian japan • heian • japan
Katsura Rikyu
Take an online tour of the Katsura Imperial Villa, near Kyoto, Japan.
katsura imperial villa • katsura rikyu • kyoto
Take an online tour of the Katsura Imperial Villa, near Kyoto, Japan.
katsura imperial villa • katsura rikyu • kyoto
Japanese Buddhism
An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period.
tendai • shingon • heian • buddhist • buddhism
An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period.
tendai • shingon • heian • buddhist • buddhism
Ono no Komachi, Legendary Poet
Over a thousand years ago, a noblewoman became one of Japan's greatest poets and caused romantic scandals. She's commemorated in legend, theater, railroads and rice.
japan • akita • ogachi • heian • noh
Over a thousand years ago, a noblewoman became one of Japan's greatest poets and caused romantic scandals. She's commemorated in legend, theater, railroads and rice.
japan • akita • ogachi • heian • noh
Samurai: Japanese Honor, Tradition
The samurai influence on the Japanese culture is evident even today.
japan • samurai • shogun • japanese culture • bushido
The samurai influence on the Japanese culture is evident even today.
japan • samurai • shogun • japanese culture • bushido
Another year over, a new one about to begin
It is time again for the new year (new millennium?) to arrive in Japan, and therefore high time for another explanation of Japan's New Year's traditions.
japan • new years • ganjitsu • kadomatsu • kamimochi
It is time again for the new year (new millennium?) to arrive in Japan, and therefore high time for another explanation of Japan's New Year's traditions.
japan • new years • ganjitsu • kadomatsu • kamimochi
Happy New Year from Japan
Like Christmas in Euro-centric cultures, New Years observances are the most important and most elaborate of Japan’s annual events.
oshogatsu • new year • japan • osechi • toshigami
Like Christmas in Euro-centric cultures, New Years observances are the most important and most elaborate of Japan’s annual events.
oshogatsu • new year • japan • osechi • toshigami
Morikami Japanese Gardens
The Morikami Gardens in Del Ray Beach, FL are a living textbook They demonstrate periods of Japanese garden history and design from the 8th to the 20th century.
morikami museum and japanese gardens • history japanese gardens • japanese gardening • japanese garden plants • japanese gardens
The Morikami Gardens in Del Ray Beach, FL are a living textbook They demonstrate periods of Japanese garden history and design from the 8th to the 20th century.
morikami museum and japanese gardens • history japanese gardens • japanese gardening • japanese garden plants • japanese gardens
A First-Timer's Guide to Japanese Hot Springs
What is a Japanese Hot Spring? How do you use one and where are the best locations? This article will outline a popular South Asian pastime, perfect for any season.
japanese bath • onsens • japanese hot springs izu onsens • onsen rules • izu
What is a Japanese Hot Spring? How do you use one and where are the best locations? This article will outline a popular South Asian pastime, perfect for any season.
japanese bath • onsens • japanese hot springs izu onsens • onsen rules • izu
Four Great Manga Series
Manga's popularity has soared in the U.S. Not all manga are equal though. Here are four series with complex and compelling storylines that keep the reader enthralled.
popular japanese manga • manga synopsis • rurouni kenshin • hikaru no go • ranma 1/2
Manga's popularity has soared in the U.S. Not all manga are equal though. Here are four series with complex and compelling storylines that keep the reader enthralled.
popular japanese manga • manga synopsis • rurouni kenshin • hikaru no go • ranma 1/2
Taekwondo - A profile
Taekwondo is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. Learn about the meaning of the art and its history.
taekwondo • tae • kwon • do • sparring
Taekwondo is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. Learn about the meaning of the art and its history.
taekwondo • tae • kwon • do • sparring
Origami's Role in Gift-Giving Customs in Asia
Origami originated as a form of etiquette when acommpanying gifts and to authenticate valuable items in the 13th century as a custom among the wealthy who were the only ones who could afford paper.
origami • noshi • gifts • gift-giving
Origami originated as a form of etiquette when acommpanying gifts and to authenticate valuable items in the 13th century as a custom among the wealthy who were the only ones who could afford paper.
origami • noshi • gifts • gift-giving
Cherry Blossom Time
The mania for cherry blossoms on the main island of Honshu usually sets in around mid-March, leading to a week-long series of party/picnics beneath the cotton-candy-like cherry trees.
cherry blossom • sakura • matsuri • sakura matsuri • o-hanami
The mania for cherry blossoms on the main island of Honshu usually sets in around mid-March, leading to a week-long series of party/picnics beneath the cotton-candy-like cherry trees.
cherry blossom • sakura • matsuri • sakura matsuri • o-hanami
History of Buddhism in Japan
Of all religions, Buddhism has the most impact on the lives of modern Japanese, who mix it with their indigenous Shinto beliefs and a strong dose of Edo Era Confucianism. How did this come to pass? Read this article to find out.
shinto • buddhism • japan • buddha • nichiren
Of all religions, Buddhism has the most impact on the lives of modern Japanese, who mix it with their indigenous Shinto beliefs and a strong dose of Edo Era Confucianism. How did this come to pass? Read this article to find out.
shinto • buddhism • japan • buddha • nichiren
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