Articles related to "Tokugawa"
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
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
Commodore Perry and the Opening of Japan
What was the impact of Commodore Perry's illegal entry of Japanese waters?
japan • samurai • isolationism • american imperialism • tokugawa ieyasu
What was the impact of Commodore Perry's illegal entry of Japanese waters?
japan • samurai • isolationism • american imperialism • tokugawa ieyasu
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
Okuni the Kabuki Dancer
Music, dance and drama - these three characters in kanji make up the word kabuki, a traditional Japanese theatrical fusion of aesthetics and culture.
okuni • kabuki dance • japanese dance • amida buddha • edo period
Music, dance and drama - these three characters in kanji make up the word kabuki, a traditional Japanese theatrical fusion of aesthetics and culture.
okuni • kabuki dance • japanese dance • amida buddha • edo period
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
Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu Influences
Sword-style martial arts from Japan have had a great many influences. This article explores one of the strongest ties to the sword arts, the Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu.
yagyu shinkage-ryu influences • yagyu swordsmen • kamiizumi nobutsuna • contributions to samurai skills • japanese samurai influences
Sword-style martial arts from Japan have had a great many influences. This article explores one of the strongest ties to the sword arts, the Yagyu Shinkage-Ryu.
yagyu shinkage-ryu influences • yagyu swordsmen • kamiizumi nobutsuna • contributions to samurai skills • japanese samurai influences
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 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
Never Say You're Content Until You've Seen Nikko
The city of Nikko, Japan, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is renowned for its harmony of nature and ancient architecture.
nikko • japan • tochigi • tochigi-ken • toshogu
The city of Nikko, Japan, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is renowned for its harmony of nature and ancient architecture.
nikko • japan • tochigi • tochigi-ken • toshogu
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
Japan-Mexico Relations Began with a Shipwreck
Between December 2008 and April 2010, Japan and Mexico celebrate their long relationship with a variety of events and cultural exchange.
japan-mexico relations • japan-mexico treaty 1888 • spanish shipwrecks • el colegio de méxico • japanese immigrants
Between December 2008 and April 2010, Japan and Mexico celebrate their long relationship with a variety of events and cultural exchange.
japan-mexico relations • japan-mexico treaty 1888 • spanish shipwrecks • el colegio de méxico • japanese immigrants
Book Review: "Nagashino 1575" by Stephen Turnbull
This book gives a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the battle at Nagashino, the battle itself, and its aftermath. An essential addition to any bookshelf.
wargaming • war gaming • book reviews • references • turnbull
This book gives a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the battle at Nagashino, the battle itself, and its aftermath. An essential addition to any bookshelf.
wargaming • war gaming • book reviews • references • turnbull
Quick Travel Guide to Hamamatsu
Visitors to Japan seeking a modern-day cultural experience need to add Hamamatsu to their travel itinerary, the country's "City of Music."
hamamatsu • japan • edo period • city of music • travel guide
Visitors to Japan seeking a modern-day cultural experience need to add Hamamatsu to their travel itinerary, the country's "City of Music."
hamamatsu • japan • edo period • city of music • travel guide
17th Century Asia
Brief overview of culture and politics in seventeenth century Asia.
asia • china • japan • india • timeline
Brief overview of culture and politics in seventeenth century Asia.
asia • china • japan • india • timeline
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
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
The Japanese Tradition of Hanami
In Japan, families and friends celebrate the coming of springtime by gathering in parks to appreciate the beauty of new cherry blossoms during hanami.
japanese tradition of hanami • hanami history • explanation of hanami • japanese spring flower-viewing • sakura blossoms
In Japan, families and friends celebrate the coming of springtime by gathering in parks to appreciate the beauty of new cherry blossoms during hanami.
japanese tradition of hanami • hanami history • explanation of hanami • japanese spring flower-viewing • sakura blossoms
Manga for Grownups
Manga, Japan's new cultural export, caters for grownups as much as the little ones. Here's a selection to explore this relatively new medium by.
manga • japanese comics • manga japanese comic medium • recommended manga • manga for grownups
Manga, Japan's new cultural export, caters for grownups as much as the little ones. Here's a selection to explore this relatively new medium by.
manga • japanese comics • manga japanese comic medium • recommended manga • manga for grownups
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
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
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
Sohei: The Warrior Monks of Medieval Japan
Sohei were buddhist monks who took up arms to defend their temples. Occasionally they fought for samurai lords or as part of an ikki (a peasant uprising).
sohei • weapons and equipment of feudal japanese sohei • sohei equipment • sohei organisation • medieval japan
Sohei were buddhist monks who took up arms to defend their temples. Occasionally they fought for samurai lords or as part of an ikki (a peasant uprising).
sohei • weapons and equipment of feudal japanese sohei • sohei equipment • sohei organisation • medieval japan
Kendo and the Warrior Spirit -- Part 4 of 5
The serious kendoist keeps alive the spirit of the samurai. His sword has turned from metal to bamboo, but his mind and spirit are still forged steel, blasted in a furnace and folded several hundred times.
kendo • bonno • zen • bushido • mushin
The serious kendoist keeps alive the spirit of the samurai. His sword has turned from metal to bamboo, but his mind and spirit are still forged steel, blasted in a furnace and folded several hundred times.
kendo • bonno • zen • bushido • mushin
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
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
The Japanese Sword -- Part One
The Japanese sword combines unbreakability, rigidity and lethal cutting power, and it is in the resolution of these conflicting practical requirements that it emerges as a triumph of the forger’s art.
katana • sword • samurai
The Japanese sword combines unbreakability, rigidity and lethal cutting power, and it is in the resolution of these conflicting practical requirements that it emerges as a triumph of the forger’s art.
katana • sword • samurai
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
The Japanese Sword -- Part Two
Two months ago, I explained the qualities that make Japanese swords unique and mentioned that I had visited a traditional Japanese sword maker in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. This month, I’ll explain what I learned about the sword making process on that trip, and will discuss the different types of Japanese swords.
katana • swords • japan • sword smith
Two months ago, I explained the qualities that make Japanese swords unique and mentioned that I had visited a traditional Japanese sword maker in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. This month, I’ll explain what I learned about the sword making process on that trip, and will discuss the different types of Japanese swords.
katana • swords • japan • sword smith
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