Articles related to "Japanese History"
Kamikaze of World War II
In 1281, the intervention of a powerful force saved Japan from a massive invasion by Mongols. Over 650 years later the Japanese would look to kamikaze to save their island nation from invasion yet again, but the nature of the modern kamikaze would forever change the meaning of the word.
japan • japanese • history • wwii • world war ii
In 1281, the intervention of a powerful force saved Japan from a massive invasion by Mongols. Over 650 years later the Japanese would look to kamikaze to save their island nation from invasion yet again, but the nature of the modern kamikaze would forever change the meaning of the word.
japan • japanese • history • wwii • world war ii
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
Women's Status in Medieval Japan
What status did women have in Medieval Japan? How did this change during the three centuries between ancient and modern periods and what gender laws were in place?
japanese history • japanese women's status • medieval japanese history • 14th -17 century japan • ancient japanese taxation laws
What status did women have in Medieval Japan? How did this change during the three centuries between ancient and modern periods and what gender laws were in place?
japanese history • japanese women's status • medieval japanese history • 14th -17 century japan • ancient japanese taxation laws
Early Japanese Religion
An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion.
confucianism • taoism • folk religion • religion • tao
An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion.
confucianism • taoism • folk religion • religion • tao
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
Japanese Intelligence
The history of Japanese intelligence can be traced back to the days of the ninjas, who conducted reconnaissance and assassinated their masters' rivals.
japanese intelligence • japanese spies • japanese history • black ocean society • japanese espionage
The history of Japanese intelligence can be traced back to the days of the ninjas, who conducted reconnaissance and assassinated their masters' rivals.
japanese intelligence • japanese spies • japanese history • black ocean society • japanese espionage
The Roots of Education in Japan
A comparison between the Meiji Restoration and the American Occupation and the effects of both eras on the educational system of Japan.
japan • japanese • history • meiji era • american occupation
A comparison between the Meiji Restoration and the American Occupation and the effects of both eras on the educational system of Japan.
japan • japanese • history • meiji era • american occupation
A Visit to Fort San Pedro in Cebu
Overlooking the ocean on one of the many Philippine islands, Fort San Pedro is a monument to history and popular tourist attraction.
fort san pedro in cebu philippines • tourist sites on the island of cebu philippines • feurza de san pedro • the history of fort san pedro • visitor information for fort san pedro
Overlooking the ocean on one of the many Philippine islands, Fort San Pedro is a monument to history and popular tourist attraction.
fort san pedro in cebu philippines • tourist sites on the island of cebu philippines • feurza de san pedro • the history of fort san pedro • visitor information for fort san pedro
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
The Beginnings of Japan's Economic Crisis
This article explains the overall concepts behind the beginning of Japan's bank crisis in the 1990s - and how falling real estate values created an economic crisis.
japanese economic crisis • japanese banking crisis • japanese credit crisis • the lost decade • lost decade
This article explains the overall concepts behind the beginning of Japan's bank crisis in the 1990s - and how falling real estate values created an economic crisis.
japanese economic crisis • japanese banking crisis • japanese credit crisis • the lost decade • lost decade
Visiting the Crafts Gallery in Tokyo
An annex of the National Museum of Modern Art, a small gem of a Tokyo museum offers a superb overview of handmade Japanese crafts on the grounds of the Imperial Palace.
crafts gallery in tokyo • tokyo • contemporary japanese crafts • japanese crafts • national museum of modern art
An annex of the National Museum of Modern Art, a small gem of a Tokyo museum offers a superb overview of handmade Japanese crafts on the grounds of the Imperial Palace.
crafts gallery in tokyo • tokyo • contemporary japanese crafts • japanese crafts • national museum of modern art
Japan's Denial of The Rape of Nanking
Even before the full extent of the Nanking massacre was known, Japan was seeking to cover up or marginalize what had happened in the Chinese capital of nanking, but why?
rape of nanking • japan • china • wwii • nanking atrocities
Even before the full extent of the Nanking massacre was known, Japan was seeking to cover up or marginalize what had happened in the Chinese capital of nanking, but why?
rape of nanking • japan • china • wwii • nanking atrocities
Celebrated Comic Usagi Yojimbo Reaches 25 Years
For 25 years, Stan Sakai has been writing and drawing the adventures of rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi. There are special plans for the comic book's silver anniversary.
usagi yojimbo • stan sakai • usagi yojimbo: yokai • usagi yojimbo 25th anniversary • usagi yojimbo collections
For 25 years, Stan Sakai has been writing and drawing the adventures of rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi. There are special plans for the comic book's silver anniversary.
usagi yojimbo • stan sakai • usagi yojimbo: yokai • usagi yojimbo 25th anniversary • usagi yojimbo collections
Shinto
Shinto is the ancient animist tradition that held together the various tribes (uji) of Japan. What beliefs are there in Shinto?
japan • shinto • uji • clan • emperor
Shinto is the ancient animist tradition that held together the various tribes (uji) of Japan. What beliefs are there in Shinto?
japan • shinto • uji • clan • emperor
Sumo Wrestling and Shinto
The role of sumo in Japan goes far beyond mere spectator sport. Each tournament is a performance deeply embedded in ritual.
sumo wrestling • shinto • tegata • japan sports • japan sumo association
The role of sumo in Japan goes far beyond mere spectator sport. Each tournament is a performance deeply embedded in ritual.
sumo wrestling • shinto • tegata • japan sports • japan sumo association
A Tour of Osaka Castle
A tour of Osakajo reveals a long past with many triumphs and tribulations for this national heritage site.
osaka • osaka castle • osakajo • japan • medieval japan
A tour of Osakajo reveals a long past with many triumphs and tribulations for this national heritage site.
osaka • osaka castle • osakajo • japan • medieval japan
Admiral Shigetaro Shimada
Imperial Japanese Navy Admiral Shigetaro Shimada held views in support of General, turned Prime Minister, Hideki Tojo. This relationship ensured naval support for war.
japan • imperial japanese navy • world war ii • admiral shigetaro shimada • general hideki tojo
Imperial Japanese Navy Admiral Shigetaro Shimada held views in support of General, turned Prime Minister, Hideki Tojo. This relationship ensured naval support for war.
japan • imperial japanese navy • world war ii • admiral shigetaro shimada • general hideki tojo
China: Tang Dynasty & Song Dynasty
The Tang and Song Dynasties of China provide a glimpse into ancient Chinese splendor and reveal Chinese advances in all aspects of human life.
china • tang dynasty • song dynasty • chinese history • chinese dynasties
The Tang and Song Dynasties of China provide a glimpse into ancient Chinese splendor and reveal Chinese advances in all aspects of human life.
china • tang dynasty • song dynasty • chinese history • chinese dynasties
Ikebana
A description of "flower arrangement" does not do full justice to the art of ikebana, which works on many levels.
ikebana • ikebana flower arrangement • ikebana vases • japanese ikebana • ikebana flower
A description of "flower arrangement" does not do full justice to the art of ikebana, which works on many levels.
ikebana • ikebana flower arrangement • ikebana vases • japanese ikebana • ikebana flower
Japan's Tourist Attractions
Although expensive and rarely visited by budget travellers, Japan's urban centres offer glitzy nightlife and a door through which to explore the country's history.
emperor of japan • sumo wrestlers • yokozuna • sensoji temple • himeji castle
Although expensive and rarely visited by budget travellers, Japan's urban centres offer glitzy nightlife and a door through which to explore the country's history.
emperor of japan • sumo wrestlers • yokozuna • sensoji temple • himeji castle
Mount Fuji, Religion and Commercialism
Japan's most recognizable landmark draws thousands of tourists and pilgrims from around the world annually, for several different reasons
mount fuji climbing season • island of honshu • buddhist pilgrimage • japan tourism • zenjo
Japan's most recognizable landmark draws thousands of tourists and pilgrims from around the world annually, for several different reasons
mount fuji climbing season • island of honshu • buddhist pilgrimage • japan tourism • zenjo
Tokugawa Ieyasu
An introduction to the life and achievement of the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.
japan • shogun • tokugaa ieyasu • battle of sekigahara • hideyoshi
An introduction to the life and achievement of the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.
japan • shogun • tokugaa ieyasu • battle of sekigahara • hideyoshi
Cultural Racism in Darfur
Western understanding of Intolerance based on ethnicity is the first priority in order to understand the Crisis in Darfur.
black africans • janjaweed • cultural racism • darfur crisis • ethnic cleansing
Western understanding of Intolerance based on ethnicity is the first priority in order to understand the Crisis in Darfur.
black africans • janjaweed • cultural racism • darfur crisis • ethnic cleansing
History of the Tuskegee Airmen, Revised
The Schwarze Vogelmenschen or Black Birdmen regained their wings and flew from the pages of history; reigniting debate in America as vitriolic as any 1941 disagreement.
tuskegee airmen • redtails • black birdmen • red angels • 99th pursuit squadron
The Schwarze Vogelmenschen or Black Birdmen regained their wings and flew from the pages of history; reigniting debate in America as vitriolic as any 1941 disagreement.
tuskegee airmen • redtails • black birdmen • red angels • 99th pursuit squadron
In the Realm of a Dying Emperor
Using the narratives of three unrelated Japanese citizens, Norma Field produces a compelling look at postwar Japan during the final days of its Showa period.
norma field • in the realm of a dying emperor: japan at century' • in the realm of a dying emperor • realm of a dying emperor • review of in the realm of a dying emperor
Using the narratives of three unrelated Japanese citizens, Norma Field produces a compelling look at postwar Japan during the final days of its Showa period.
norma field • in the realm of a dying emperor: japan at century' • in the realm of a dying emperor • realm of a dying emperor • review of in the realm of a dying emperor
Japanese Religious History
An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan.
tokugawa • meiji • period • god • shinto
An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan.
tokugawa • meiji • period • god • shinto
Kuniyoshi Exhibition Catalogue – Book Review
This book explores Kuniyoshi's career by looking at his varied subject matter from Chinese hero warriors of The Water Margin to portrayals of beautiful women.
japanese art • japanese woodblock prints • japanese art prints • the water margin • ando hiroshige
This book explores Kuniyoshi's career by looking at his varied subject matter from Chinese hero warriors of The Water Margin to portrayals of beautiful women.
japanese art • japanese woodblock prints • japanese art prints • the water margin • ando hiroshige
Legendary Samurai Warrior Miyamoto Musashi
The most famous of all Japan's legendary samurai fighters, Miyamoto Musashi, proves to be far more than an iconic double katana-wielding killing machine.
miyamoto musashi • samurai • katana • japanese legend • the book of the five rings
The most famous of all Japan's legendary samurai fighters, Miyamoto Musashi, proves to be far more than an iconic double katana-wielding killing machine.
miyamoto musashi • samurai • katana • japanese legend • the book of the five rings
Sayonara, Suite101.com
I'm a little sad to be saying goodbye to this topic, but the time has come to move on.
japan • suite101 • sayonara
I'm a little sad to be saying goodbye to this topic, but the time has come to move on.
japan • suite101 • sayonara
Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957)
The life and history of Gichin Funakoshi, who brought Okinawan Karate to Japan and greatly spread the knowledge of this art through out the world.
gichin funakoshi • funakoshi • karate • shotokan • okinawa
The life and history of Gichin Funakoshi, who brought Okinawan Karate to Japan and greatly spread the knowledge of this art through out the world.
gichin funakoshi • funakoshi • karate • shotokan • okinawa
Kung Fu by Osmosis: The Usefulness of Martial Arts Books and Videos
There are a plethora of books and videos on the market that purport to be able to teach you the martial arts. Just how useful are these materials?
books • video • "martial arts" • karate • "kung fu"
There are a plethora of books and videos on the market that purport to be able to teach you the martial arts. Just how useful are these materials?
books • video • "martial arts" • karate • "kung fu"
Names and Palimpsest in Linda Sue Park's 'When My Name Was Keoko'
An analysis of Linda Sue Park's historical novel <u>When My Name Was Keoko</u>.
linda sue park • japanese-american • korean-american • korean • korea
An analysis of Linda Sue Park's historical novel <u>When My Name Was Keoko</u>.
linda sue park • japanese-american • korean-american • korean • korea
One Who Serves
Come learn about how some young boys and girls followed in their father's footsteps to become the most powerful warriors in Japan.
samurai • education of samurai • medieval japan • women samurai • samurai students
Come learn about how some young boys and girls followed in their father's footsteps to become the most powerful warriors in Japan.
samurai • education of samurai • medieval japan • women samurai • samurai students
Term Papers and Essay Tests
Looking for a little help with your term paper? Anxious about an upcoming essay test? Just looking for some interesting links? You can start here.
japanese • china • term paper • essay • tests
Looking for a little help with your term paper? Anxious about an upcoming essay test? Just looking for some interesting links? You can start here.
japanese • china • term paper • essay • tests
Samurai X - The Motion Picture
Rurouni Kenshin's English debut works both as an anime tie-in and on its own merits.
samurai x • rurouni kenshin • the motion picture • movie • anime
Rurouni Kenshin's English debut works both as an anime tie-in and on its own merits.
samurai x • rurouni kenshin • the motion picture • movie • anime
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
Linda Suzane - Eyes of Truth
Linda Suzane's fantasy/mystery Eyes of Truth is a bit of everything, adventure, romance, horror, mystery, with a touch of vampirism, in two different breeds of vampires.
linda suzane • lindasuzane • eyes of truth • fantasy • author profile
Linda Suzane's fantasy/mystery Eyes of Truth is a bit of everything, adventure, romance, horror, mystery, with a touch of vampirism, in two different breeds of vampires.
linda suzane • lindasuzane • eyes of truth • fantasy • author profile
Foundations of Japanese etiquette -- a primer
This article is not so much a "how-to" as it is an examination of the reasons behind Japanese social behavior. It attempts to answer the question, why do Japanese and Americans think each other are so rude?
japanese • social • behavior • behaviour • etiquette
This article is not so much a "how-to" as it is an examination of the reasons behind Japanese social behavior. It attempts to answer the question, why do Japanese and Americans think each other are so rude?
japanese • social • behavior • behaviour • etiquette
Opera Guide– The Mikado
Guide to the plot, characters, and history of The Mikado, a comic operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan, which uses the background of Japan to satirize governmental bureaucracy.
english opera • gilbert & sullivan • operetta • the mikado • satire
Guide to the plot, characters, and history of The Mikado, a comic operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan, which uses the background of Japan to satirize governmental bureaucracy.
english opera • gilbert & sullivan • operetta • the mikado • satire
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