Articles related to "Meiji"
Rurouni Kenshin, Meiji Swordsman
If you're a history buff with a penchant for honorable duels with swords, Rurouni Kenshin is the manga for you. This series is chock full of historical references!
japan's meiji era in rurouni kenshin • history in rurouni kenshin • historical based manga • japanese historical figures in rurouni kenshin • historical battles in rurouni kenshin
If you're a history buff with a penchant for honorable duels with swords, Rurouni Kenshin is the manga for you. This series is chock full of historical references!
japan's meiji era in rurouni kenshin • history in rurouni kenshin • historical based manga • japanese historical figures in rurouni kenshin • historical battles in rurouni kenshin
The Meiji Era and the Modernization of Japan...Part 1
In a short period of time, Japan transformed itself from a culturally strong, but technologically weak nation into a nation able to compete on all fronts with the Western powers. How did this happen?
japan • meiji • emperor • samurai • oligarchs
In a short period of time, Japan transformed itself from a culturally strong, but technologically weak nation into a nation able to compete on all fronts with the Western powers. How did this happen?
japan • meiji • emperor • samurai • oligarchs
The Meiji Era and the Modernization of Japan...Part 2
What does the Japanese love of baseball have to do with the Meiji Era? Read about this and the price of modernization.
baseball • japan • meiji • oligarchs • christian
What does the Japanese love of baseball have to do with the Meiji Era? Read about this and the price of modernization.
baseball • japan • meiji • oligarchs • christian
The Roots of Education in Japan - Part 2
A comparison between the Meiji Restoration and the American Occupation and the effects of both eras on the educational system of Japan. Includes a look at "examination hell."
japan • japanese • education • educational • system
A comparison between the Meiji Restoration and the American Occupation and the effects of both eras on the educational system of Japan. Includes a look at "examination hell."
japan • japanese • education • educational • system
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
Samurai Women Warriors
The women of the Aizu province broke free of tradition and fought with the army in definance of Imperial troops at the Meiji Restoration.
meiji restoration • tokugawa • samurai • kimono • women
The women of the Aizu province broke free of tradition and fought with the army in definance of Imperial troops at the Meiji Restoration.
meiji restoration • tokugawa • samurai • kimono • women
Visiting Harajuku Tokyo
The crowd tends to be young and quirky, but everyone can find something amusing to do in Harajuku, whether people-watching or eating delicious Japanese-style crepes.
harajuku • tokyo • harajuku girls • lolita • japanese crepes
The crowd tends to be young and quirky, but everyone can find something amusing to do in Harajuku, whether people-watching or eating delicious Japanese-style crepes.
harajuku • tokyo • harajuku girls • lolita • japanese crepes
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
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
Japanese Religion: 1868 to 1945
A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II.
japan • japanese religion • buddhism • asian history • christianity
A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II.
japan • japanese religion • buddhism • asian history • christianity
Top Free Sites to Visit in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo has a number of activities, places, and must-see attractions that are free to visit, including parks, markets, fashion districts, and temples.
japan travel • tokyo sightseeing • top sites in tokyo • what to see in tokyo • what to see in japan
Tokyo has a number of activities, places, and must-see attractions that are free to visit, including parks, markets, fashion districts, and temples.
japan travel • tokyo sightseeing • top sites in tokyo • what to see in tokyo • what to see in japan
The Top Ten
Take a trip through the top ten most popular articles here in Oriental History.
oriental • history • asia • asian • opium war
Take a trip through the top ten most popular articles here in Oriental History.
oriental • history • asia • asian • opium war
Japan on a Budget, Budget Hotels & Free Sights
Japan on a budget would once have been a contradiction in terms, but no longer. In the last decade, other cities have taken over this slot and Japan is now affordable.
japan on a budget • budget hotels and free sightseeing in japan • ryokan inns of japan & tokiyo • temples and shrines in japan • shintoism and buddhism in japan
Japan on a budget would once have been a contradiction in terms, but no longer. In the last decade, other cities have taken over this slot and Japan is now affordable.
japan on a budget • budget hotels and free sightseeing in japan • ryokan inns of japan & tokiyo • temples and shrines in japan • shintoism and buddhism in japan
Japan's Road to War
Japan's entry into a new front of World War II was, like Germany's, based in the events of previous wars.
world war ii in the pacific • japan and world war ii • world war in asia.japanese empire • japan and world war i • sino-japanese war
Japan's entry into a new front of World War II was, like Germany's, based in the events of previous wars.
world war ii in the pacific • japan and world war ii • world war in asia.japanese empire • japan and world war i • sino-japanese war
Kinosuke Takeda – Japan's Sci-Fi Puppeteer
Kinosuke Takeda is little known in the English-speaking world, but he was one of Japan's pioneering TV puppeteers as well as a great traditional puppet artist.
kinosuke takeda puppeteer • japan sci-fi sf science fiction • thunderbirds gerry sylvia anderson • isao tomita • osamu tezuka astro boy
Kinosuke Takeda is little known in the English-speaking world, but he was one of Japan's pioneering TV puppeteers as well as a great traditional puppet artist.
kinosuke takeda puppeteer • japan sci-fi sf science fiction • thunderbirds gerry sylvia anderson • isao tomita • osamu tezuka astro boy
Matsumoto Japan Magic
Matsumoto is known for fresh mountain air, a fabulous castle, friendly people, the Japanese Alps, ukiyo-e,soba noodles and some other epicurien delights.
matsumoto • nagano prefecture • japanese castles • wooden phalluses • free bikes
Matsumoto is known for fresh mountain air, a fabulous castle, friendly people, the Japanese Alps, ukiyo-e,soba noodles and some other epicurien delights.
matsumoto • nagano prefecture • japanese castles • wooden phalluses • free bikes
Who Invented Judo?
In the shadow of 19th-century Japan's cultural revolution, a jujutsu student named Jigoro Kano invented judo, now one of the world's most popular martial arts.
who created judo • jigoro kano’s judo • origin of kodokan judo • origin of judo • history of kodokan judo
In the shadow of 19th-century Japan's cultural revolution, a jujutsu student named Jigoro Kano invented judo, now one of the world's most popular martial arts.
who created judo • jigoro kano’s judo • origin of kodokan judo • origin of judo • history of kodokan judo
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
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
Aesop's Fables and Ethics Education in Japan
Aesop's Fables were introduced to Japan by Catholic missionaries. The fables became widely accepted to help influence societal ethics in Japan after Confucianism
japan • christianity • christians • aesop's fables • aesop
Aesop's Fables were introduced to Japan by Catholic missionaries. The fables became widely accepted to help influence societal ethics in Japan after Confucianism
japan • christianity • christians • aesop's fables • aesop
The Best Time to Visit Tokyo
Some times of year are better than others: go for cherry blossoms or fall foliage. Avoid the hot, humid months or Golden Week in May.
best time to see tokyo • worst season to see tokyo • tokyo travel • tokyo hanami • tokyo momoji
Some times of year are better than others: go for cherry blossoms or fall foliage. Avoid the hot, humid months or Golden Week in May.
best time to see tokyo • worst season to see tokyo • tokyo travel • tokyo hanami • tokyo momoji
Researching Asian History
Go beyond the search engines, plus, learn how to cite internet resources in a bibliography.
term • paper • history • asian • search
Go beyond the search engines, plus, learn how to cite internet resources in a bibliography.
term • paper • history • asian • search
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
Heike Monogatari: A Medieval Japanese Epic
An introduction to the Heike Monogatari, the famous Medieval Japanese epic.
medieval japan • story-telling • religion • pessimism • ghosts
An introduction to the Heike Monogatari, the famous Medieval Japanese epic.
medieval japan • story-telling • religion • pessimism • ghosts
New Guides to Japan
A new Rough Guide to Japan is in all good bookshops, but don't forget the D.K. Eyewitness Guide and The Guide to Unforgettable Walks, all providing excellent information.
guide books to japan • rough guide to japan • eyewitness travel guide to japan • tokyo • hokkaido and okinawa
A new Rough Guide to Japan is in all good bookshops, but don't forget the D.K. Eyewitness Guide and The Guide to Unforgettable Walks, all providing excellent information.
guide books to japan • rough guide to japan • eyewitness travel guide to japan • tokyo • hokkaido and okinawa
Tokyo's Suburbs: Part of Tokyo!
Tokyo is not a city! Read to find out why.
city • urban • tokyo • japan • tourism
Tokyo is not a city! Read to find out why.
city • urban • tokyo • japan • tourism
Visit the Imperial Palace in Tokyo
One of Japan's most famous tourist sites is the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
imperial palace tokyo • imperial palace in tokyo • imperial palace tours • tokyo tourism • visit tokyo
One of Japan's most famous tourist sites is the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
imperial palace tokyo • imperial palace in tokyo • imperial palace tours • tokyo tourism • visit tokyo
December Festival Events in Japan
December is the month for Festival Events for warriors, daruma Buddha dolls, flaming purification ceremonies and gigantic lantern floats. All this and New Year's Eve.
festival events in december in japan • japanese shrines and buddhas • japanese lantern floats • japanese purification ceremonies • japanese warriors
December is the month for Festival Events for warriors, daruma Buddha dolls, flaming purification ceremonies and gigantic lantern floats. All this and New Year's Eve.
festival events in december in japan • japanese shrines and buddhas • japanese lantern floats • japanese purification ceremonies • japanese warriors
Dining on Carnival's Freedom
Choose from a variety of ethnic cuisine. From pizza and sushi to deli food and fish and chips...Tips on culinary delights both on board ship and in the islands
western caribbean • carnival cruise • miami dining • restaurants on ship • cuban food
Choose from a variety of ethnic cuisine. From pizza and sushi to deli food and fish and chips...Tips on culinary delights both on board ship and in the islands
western caribbean • carnival cruise • miami dining • restaurants on ship • cuban food
Japanese Magical Realism
Japan is a culture with a rich background of ghost stories and folktales that have manifested in a surprisingly modern way throughout the last century.
japan • magical realism • japanese literature • natsume souseki • murakami haruki
Japan is a culture with a rich background of ghost stories and folktales that have manifested in a surprisingly modern way throughout the last century.
japan • magical realism • japanese literature • natsume souseki • murakami haruki
Matthew Perry and the Treaty of Kanagawa
The forced opening up of Japan created a movement toward modernization that enabled Japan to develop as a strong imperialist power by the end of the 19th century.
matthew perry opens japan • treaty of kanagawa • results of the treaty of kanagawa • japan at the time of matthew perry • modernization of japan
The forced opening up of Japan created a movement toward modernization that enabled Japan to develop as a strong imperialist power by the end of the 19th century.
matthew perry opens japan • treaty of kanagawa • results of the treaty of kanagawa • japan at the time of matthew perry • modernization of japan
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
Reiki in Complimentary Medicine
The benefits of Reiki are increasingly becoming accepted in hospitals in the US. Several hospitals now have Reiki therapists among their staff.
reiki in hospitals • reiki and medical practitioners • meaning of reiki • reiki in hospital programs • how doctors view reiki
The benefits of Reiki are increasingly becoming accepted in hospitals in the US. Several hospitals now have Reiki therapists among their staff.
reiki in hospitals • reiki and medical practitioners • meaning of reiki • reiki in hospital programs • how doctors view reiki
South Japan Manga Art Exhibits
Heading South, you'll find anime and manga museums across Japan. Most are over three hours from Tokyo, but some make pleasant day trips from Osaka.
japan • anime • manga • museum • gallery
Heading South, you'll find anime and manga museums across Japan. Most are over three hours from Tokyo, but some make pleasant day trips from Osaka.
japan • anime • manga • museum • gallery
The history of Kendo -- Part 3 of 5
Kendo has a long history, with its roots buried in the early -- and deadly -- kenjutsu, where duels between students often left the loser dead or crippled.
japan • kendo
Kendo has a long history, with its roots buried in the early -- and deadly -- kenjutsu, where duels between students often left the loser dead or crippled.
japan • kendo
Exhibition of Wright's Lightscreens Travels the US
An exhibition of Frank Lloyd Wright's light screens will be of particular interest to glass artists who like his distinctive style.
stained glass • frank lloyd wright • light screens • prairie style • craftsman architecture
An exhibition of Frank Lloyd Wright's light screens will be of particular interest to glass artists who like his distinctive style.
stained glass • frank lloyd wright • light screens • prairie style • craftsman architecture
Japan Matsuri Festival at Spitalfields, London
The Japan Matsuri held at Spitalfields Market on September 19th, 2009 corresponded with the traditional late summer and early autumn festival season in Japan.
japan festivals • matsuri • spitalfields market • unequal treaties • bon dance
The Japan Matsuri held at Spitalfields Market on September 19th, 2009 corresponded with the traditional late summer and early autumn festival season in Japan.
japan festivals • matsuri • spitalfields market • unequal treaties • bon dance
Japanese Castles
A quick look at the design and construction of Japanese castles during the Sengoku Jidai.
japanese castles • sengoku jidai • age of the country at war • yamashiro • wajo
A quick look at the design and construction of Japanese castles during the Sengoku Jidai.
japanese castles • sengoku jidai • age of the country at war • yamashiro • wajo
Nanking and the 2nd Sino-Japanese War 1937
Japanese military actions in Nanking in December 1937 are often referred to as an "Asian" or "forgotten" holocaust, carried out publicly in unspeakable terms.
nanking in 1937 • japanese atrocities in nanking • second sino japanese war • military conduct by japan in china 1937-1938 • japanese expansionism in the 1930s
Japanese military actions in Nanking in December 1937 are often referred to as an "Asian" or "forgotten" holocaust, carried out publicly in unspeakable terms.
nanking in 1937 • japanese atrocities in nanking • second sino japanese war • military conduct by japan in china 1937-1938 • japanese expansionism in the 1930s
The Art of Bonsai
A brief introduction to the art of bonsai
bonsai • penjing • national collection • japanese • national arboretum
A brief introduction to the art of bonsai
bonsai • penjing • national collection • japanese • national arboretum
Marriage -- The Traditional Japanese Way
Whether traditional Shinto weddings or fashionable Christian-style affairs, Japanese weddings are big, big business. What is a $25,000 Shinto wedding like and how can a new couple afford one? This article attempts to answer those questions and many more.
japan • shinto wedding • heartful wedding • traditional japanese wedding • hakama
Whether traditional Shinto weddings or fashionable Christian-style affairs, Japanese weddings are big, big business. What is a $25,000 Shinto wedding like and how can a new couple afford one? This article attempts to answer those questions and many more.
japan • shinto wedding • heartful wedding • traditional japanese wedding • hakama
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
Japanese corporate culture
Do Japanese "salarymen" really feel samurai-like loyalty to their companies? If so, why?
japan • salaryman • senpai • kohai • japanese corporations
Do Japanese "salarymen" really feel samurai-like loyalty to their companies? If so, why?
japan • salaryman • senpai • kohai • japanese corporations
Osaka Is A Family Friendly Place Great For Kids
Osaka can't compete with the historical beauty of its Kansai neighbours Nara and Kyoto, but the second biggest city in Japan is one of its most family friendly.
osaka • family • families • children • kids
Osaka can't compete with the historical beauty of its Kansai neighbours Nara and Kyoto, but the second biggest city in Japan is one of its most family friendly.
osaka • family • families • children • kids
The Ainu of Japan: The History, Culture, and Discrimination Against this Aboriginal Group
After years of discrimination and forced assimilation policies the Ainu culture is precariously close to extinction. It wasn't until 1991 that the Japanese government admitted that they were a distict ethnic minority. Still today, it is the perception of most of the Japanese people, and the position of the government, that there is no ethnic problem in Japan.
emishi • ezochi • ainu and hokkaido • ainu discrimination • hokkaido aborigine protection act
After years of discrimination and forced assimilation policies the Ainu culture is precariously close to extinction. It wasn't until 1991 that the Japanese government admitted that they were a distict ethnic minority. Still today, it is the perception of most of the Japanese people, and the position of the government, that there is no ethnic problem in Japan.
emishi • ezochi • ainu and hokkaido • ainu discrimination • hokkaido aborigine protection act
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