Arts and Entertainment Traditional

• Architecture
• Calligraphy
• Ceramics
• Dolls
• Origami and Washi

• Performing Arts
• Tea Ceremony
• Textiles
• Ukiyo-e

• Art of Japan  - Features Japanese artwork including origami, paintings and sculptures. Includes gallery and historical articles.
• Costume Museum  - Displays images of Japanese costumes from different eras, with description for each article of clothing.
• Edo Japan  - Highlights general information on the historical city. Showcases ukiyoe images Edo’s artists and craftsmen.
• Edo-Tokyo Museum  - Exhibits artifacts, reproductions and large-scale replicas. Also offers special exhibits and lectures.
• Etegami  - Selection of postcard images introduces and symbolizes Japanese culture.
• Explore Japan: Japanese Gardens and Culture  - Insight on culture, art, and zen gardens. Contains brief account on the land as well as its people.
• International Netsuke Society  - Resource on miniature sculptures invented in 17th century by Japanese artists. Displays schedule of events and exhibitions.
• Introduction to Japanese Traditional Art  - Presents traditional performing arts and culture in Japan, with information on the land’s history.
• Japan Atlas: Aizu Lacquerware  - Features the origin of lacquer ware in Aizu as well as its manufacturing system and handcrafting techniques.
• Japanese Art Gallery Gemini  - Gallery located in Munich, Germany. Collects and deals Japanese art, and provides online catalog.
• Japanese Buddhist Sanctuary  - Highlights dictionary and photo library on Buddhism and Shintoism. With timeline and bibliography.
• Japanese Kimono  - Provides information on its fabric, history and instructions on making and wearing of robe.
• Kagawa Lacquer Ware  - Showcases images of various crafts manufactured in Kagawa.
• Kagura: The Japanese Ancient Sacred Music  - Highlights Shinto theatrical dance, which is a present day living tradition. With images of shrines and Kagura performances.
• Michi Online  - Resource for people interested in Japanese arts and culture, along with glossary of terms and useful links.
• Textile Arts Gallery  - Showcases photographs of various bamboo creation and brief biographies of craftsmen.