101. Cultural Background Matsuyama s Haiku and its Place in japanese culture. The culture of a country such as Japan is a topic spanning much depth, breadth http://www.cc.matsuyama-u.ac.jp/~shiki/Cultural_Background.html

Matsuyama's Haiku and its Place in Japanese Culture The culture of a country such as Japan is a topic spanning much depth, breadth, and literally thousands of years of history. Nevertheless, it is clear to see how Haiku was born of such a culture and also how the flow of Japan's cultural development would eventually arrive at an art form like Haiku. Also, it is no mystery why, of all places in Japan, Haiku would come of age in Matsuyama. A constant metaphor used in the study of Japanese history and culture is a giant pendulum of Japanese consciousness in the archipelago. It swings between ages of fascination and emulation of foreign societies and isolationism where that which had been studied incubates and is Japanified or where there is a return to an original Japanese essence of some kind, always readily reverted to after government led experimentation with foreign institutions. Insofaras a country's culture tends to originate in the country's ancient nobility, much of Japan's literary cultural finds its roots in the imperial court, whose system was originally brought over from China in the 7th century. Graceful courtesans and erudite nobles would pass away the evenings in boats floating through Imperial gardens extemporizing in poetic verse under the full moon. Then such forrets would be recorded, later to become some of the world's oldest novels (The Tale of Genji, Lady Nijo, The Gossamer Years...). The poetic forms used at the time were Waka and Tanka, the forms that were later reformed to Haiku in the 19th century.

102. Index A personal introduction to Japan, japanese culture, and travel. http://www.geocities.com/japanipponw/

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103. Institute For Japanese Culture And Classics, Kokugakuin University As its name implies, the Institute for japanese culture and Classics was commissioned as a research center attached to Kokugakuin University for the purpose of http://www2.kokugakuin.ac.jp/ijcc/

You are visitor No. since July 1 1997. Japanese MENU News (Apr 10, 2004) FAQ About IJCC Publications Online Publications ... Site Map Welcome! As its name implies, the Institute for Japanese Culture and Classics was commissioned as a research center attached to Kokugakuin University for the purpose of conducting studies about Japanese culture. Our research is not merely about traditional Japanese culture; we also conduct comparative studies from a global perspective and analyses of modern culture. While our research is mainly in Religious Studies, Shinto Studies, and Folklore, it also covers a wide spectrum of areas pertaining to Japanese culture, including among others the history of jurisprudence, literature, and archeology. In addition to our regular staff , there are adjunct and associate researchers who cooperate in the planning and conduct of our various research projects. At the Institute for Japanese Culture and Classics we are making every effort to disseminate the fruits of our research in Japan and abroad. Besides our various publications , we are also posting our results on the Internet and are attempting to make information readily available to the public. We would like to ask those who have visited our homepage

104. Jp - Us: The Melding Of Two Cultures Includes personal essays on japanese culture. http://mobius_man.t35.com/

Navigation Home Articles Information History ... About/Contact Welcome to Jp-Us! Thanks for coming to Jp-Us. The purpose of this site is to further the understanding of Japanese culture for Americans. When misunderstandings exist between cultures, it makes for difficulties when two cultures attempt to interact. Misconceptions created a frusterating or untrue communications, which prevent mutual acceptances. At Jp-Us, through information and articles, a better tie between the United States and Japan may come to being. Aichi Prefecture Page Posted by: Mobius Man January 4, 2004, 3:19 am The first of many informational pages, I have put up a page on Aichi. You can find it in the Information section, or right here Automated Opinions Posted by: Mobius Man January 2, 2004, 2:37 am Instead of doing opinions by email, I've put up an automated system. It works just like any other simple guestbook, so don't worry. Links page up Posted by: Mobius Man January 1, 2004, 5:05 pm I put up a links page in addition to what was already up. It has a slew or links to various official and unofficial Japanese web sites. Site Redesign Posted by: Mobius Man January 1, 2004, 2:39 am

105. JCC - Japanese Culture Club Questions / Comments? webmaster, JCC japanese culture CLUB, Latest Update. Lyrics available online for Culture Night Singers! Click http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/~nippon/

Questions / Comments? webmaster JCC - JAPANESE CULTURE CLUB Latest Update Lyrics available online for Culture Night Singers! Click HERE to check out the lyrics and assigned parts for you to sing!!! (10/29/03) Event schedule updated!!! (10/29/03) DDR Contest (11/3) YELLOW FEVER PERFORMANCE @ Culture Night (11/22) Check "What's New" for more information! Pictures updated!!! (10/12/03) JCC FRESHMAN WELCOMING PARTY "YELLOW FEVER" PRACTICE Go to "JCC Moments" to check out pictures! Link to UPenn Japanese Student Association #Link to JSA International Network What's New Upcoming events JCC Moments Pictures from past events JCC Sports Intramural sports information JCC Officers Current officer information JCC Info Club information Links

106. BUG 'zine, Korean & Japanese Culture Written in English. Includes interviews about Korean japanese culture a fortuneteller,shamen, film makers, artists, fashion designers, writers, and more. http://bug.andyou.com/

Explore Asian Culture with BUG Pusan Express : The 5th Pusan International Film Festival BUG Vol. 4 : Australia Issue Interviews with legendary pop star JIMMY LITTLE, actress SACHA HORLER, writer JOHN BIRMINGHAM, drag-racing queen RACHELLE SPLATT, techno producer HONEYSMACK, cyber-artist STELARC, jazz kings THE NECKS, plus original articles by Stereolab¡¯s Mary Hansen, novelist Naomi Foyle, artist Richard Butler-Bowden, as well as fresh, funky features on Earthdream 2000, the Nimbin Mardi Grass, Australian pulp fiction and tons more¡¦ Maximum Korea : Korea Culture Report Intro, Landing, Instant Coffee, Millions of KIMS, ONDOL, Rooms, Closing the Circle, The Floating Markets oOf Seoul, TONGDAE-MUN Night Market, Virtual Skinship, KIM JONG-IL'S HAIR, Low City, High City, Northern Seoul, South Seoul, Eating Makkoli and more.... Added! A Brief Chat with the Author Interviews with Singer YI PAKSA, Filmmaker SUZUKI SEIJUN, Tokyo Host CHIBA, Filmmaker HONG SANG-SOO, Shaman YI SANG-SOON, DROOP, UH UH BOO PROJECT SOUND, plus original articles by David " Public Bath" Hopkins, Matt "Exile Osaka" Kaufman and tons more ... Added! one

107. KATEIGAHO - Japanese Culture, Arts, Lifestyle Magazine Kateigaho International Edition is a magazine featuring japanese culture, arts, and lifestyle. http://www.kateigaho.com/int/

Home Current Issue Back Issues Questionnaire ... Site Map KATEIGAHO International Edition Kateigaho International Edition brings you the unique culture, art, and lifestyle of Japan. "Why aren't there any magazines to tell the world about Japan?" The question has been raised for many years in both Japan and the rest of the world. With 50 years of experience in portraying the spirit of Japan, KATEIGAHO is now launching its new international edition in English. This richly illustrated magazine focuses both on traditions and contemporary life, transcending mere words to generate international understanding and appreciation. Sign up for KATEIGAHO International Edition email newsletter Answer the Summer issue questionnaire for a chance to win an original washi stationery set from Suzan-do. 2004 SPRING Issue Spring Sake Architectural Alchemy Hello Kitty - The Empress of Cute Japanese Antiques Tokyo Street Fashion 2004 WINTER Issue Absolute Zen ... Nissan Jikoo Eating Tokyo Yakitori Tempura Traditional Tokyo Cuisine Master Chef Cuisine ... Sushi

108. The Japan Information Network (JIN) "JIN FACTS" Have Been Renewed Information. Learn all about the land and people of Japan. Explore its tradition and culture, learn about its schools and businesses, and try some simple japanese recipes. http://www.jinjapan.org/kidsweb/

The Japan Information Network (JIN) "JIN FACTS" have been renewed as "Web Japan" as of April 1, 2004. You will be redirected to Web Japan in 10 seconds. Please click here if you are not redirected to the new site.

109. Library Of Congress / Federal Research Division / Country Studies / Area Handboo Overview of japanese life, history, and culture by the US Library of Congress. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/jptoc.html

JAPAN - A Country Study Search Japan Include word variants Use only words as entered. JAPAN FOREWORD ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PREFACE ... Glossary

110. MSN Encarta - Japan Overview to japanese land, society, culture, economy, government, and history. http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761566679

111. Japan And Beyond: Letters Home Tom and Marie Grant share a personal account of life in Japan, japanese society, culture and travel, and tours of Vietnam, China, Thailand, Seoul, Australia, and Hong Kong. http://www.biz2web.com/grant/letters.htm

Japan and Beyond: Letters Home Marie and Tom Grant Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Vietnam Chapter 2 New Home in Kofu Chapter 3 Hong Kong China, Korea Chapter 4 Yamanashi Chapter 5 Society Chapter 6 Hospital Chapter 7 Nikko Chapter 8 Holiday Greetings Chapter 9 Culture Chapter 10 Holiday Trip: Kansai Kyushu Chapter 11 Mores Chapter 12 Hankos writing Friends Chapter 14 Festivities Chapter 15 Okinawa Nagasaki Chapter 16 Hong Kong Australia Chapter 17 Special People Events Chapter 18 Coming to Japan Chapter 19 Letter to Editor Chapter 20 Teaching English Chapter 21 Hamamatsu Chapter 22 Women's Relation- ships Chapter 23 Reflections on Education Chapter 24 Nephews' Visit Chapter 25 Thailand, Korea Home Chapter 26 Taking Stock email us "If your soul is no stranger to you, the whole world is your home." Kabir Welcome to our labor of love. We want to share our year in Japan and our travels through Asia with you. If you are interested in learning more about the background of our trip and our long relationship with Japan please read the Introduction below. If you are interested in Japanese culture, customs, travel, or other specific topics, please check the chapter topics to the left and click whatever appeals to you. There is nothing we like more than sharing our passion for travel and the people we meet with you. We hope you enjoy!

112. Japanese Subculture FAQ Jpop/anime news and rankings, articles, FAQs, and links. http://homepage2.nifty.com/kannagi/

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113. Horimono The Japanese Tattoo The culture, significance, and history of traditional japanese tattoos. Includes translations of japanese work and designs by the author. http://members.tripod.com/alantsu/

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114. E-Budo.com A forum for japanese martial arts and culture. http://www.e-budo.com/

115. Intersections: Male Homosexuality And Popular Culture In Modern Japan Analysis of modern japanese queer identities and constructions. http://wwwsshe.murdoch.edu.au/intersections/issue3/mclelland2.html

Male Homosexuality and Popular Culture in Modern Japan Mark McLelland Introduction There has recently been much discussion in the field of lesbian and gay studies about Dennis Altman's theory of 'global queering' which outlines the influence of the Civil Rights' Movement in the US and Europe on the development of lesbian and gay 'identities' which then, through the 'globalising' influence of post-industrial wage-based economies, consumerism, the mass media and tourism, in turn begin to affect indigenous understandings of homosexuality in societies where traditionally there has been no notion of a personal identity founded on the gender of sexual object choice. In this theory, the US is often assumed to be somehow in advance of the rest of the world and the models pioneered in that country for increasing the social space accorded to lesbian and gay lives are generalised as suitable models for lesbians and gay men in other countries to adopt. Japan, as the world's only fully 'modernised' non-western culture, is an important testing ground for Altman's theory. To what extent have indigenous Japanese understandings of same-sex desire, fashioned in a religious and political climate quite different from that in western countries, been influenced by western models of lesbian and gay identity? Until recently, it was impossible to answer this question for, even five years ago, there was practically no information available in English about homosexuality in modern Japan and there was only one book and a handful of academic papers concerning Japan's well-attested historical tradition of male homosexuality.

116. Brief History A brief overview of the history of tattooing in Japan and the culture surrounding the art. The article is written by Keibunsha, The japanese Tattoo Institute. http://www.keibunsha.com/hist.htm

Brief History of the Japanese Tattoo A s the power of the common people and working classes of Japan grew in the latter half of the Edo period (circa 18th century) horimono, or traditional Japanese tattoos, began to flourish as art form. Using images from traditional water colour paintings, woodcuts and picture books of the time as designs, the ultimate reward for the patience and endurance of pain would be a tattoo of immense beauty. To experience and enjoy Japanese horimono tattoos it is important to understand their history and background, and it is also important to continue to preserve the traditions behind them. The origins of traditional Japanese tattoos can be traced back to the latter years of the Edo period in Japanese history. In 1603, the then ruler of Japan, Tokugawa Ieyasu, centralised his shogunate government in Edo, what is now Tokyo. In the 200 years following this, the established feudal system began to stagnate, and in opposition to the martial upper classes, the common people of Edo began to develop their own separate, unique culture for themselves. Rejecting the centuries-old strict ethics and morality of the Confucian beliefs of the samurai and taking up themes based on duty, ninjo (human experiences and feeling), fashion and comedy the townspeople of Edo increasingly began to enjoy novels, drama, comic tanka songs and theatre. Books such as kokusenyagassen by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, Honchohsuikohden and Satomihakkenden by Takisawa Bakin and many other publications, along with picture books and artwork all combined to develop into a system that became a massive outlet of cultural expression for the ordinary people of Edo.

117. H-Japan Discussion Network HNet discussion group dedicated to discussing japanese history, culture, religion, and society, including contemporary issues with subject overview, archives, reviews, resources, journals, links to related lists and resources, search, and subscription details. English with japanese mirror. http://www2.h-net.msu.edu/~japan/

home news about search ... H-SEASIA Search H-Japan Enter keyword(s) Search all H-Net Logs Welcome to H-Japan H-Net, Humanities-On-Line and the Kansai Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies (KIAPS) of Osaka University of Foreign Studies. It provides scholars, graduate students and professionals a free daily forum to discuss Japanese history, culture, religion, and society, including contemporary political, diplomatic, security, and economic issues. H-JAPAN (E): Japanese diacritics H-JAPAN (E): Super Japanese [Language] Web Sites WWW H-JAPAN (E): Survey for Japanese language teachers H-JAPAN (E): CFP: Asiatica Venetiana H-Announce: H-JAPAN (E): H-Net Job Guide - May 29, 2004 to June 5, 2004 H-JAPAN (E): Roundtable Key terms in Ethnographic Traditions Reviewer: Lawrence Fouraker Author: Sheldon H. Harris Title: Factories of Death: Japanese Biological Warfare, 1932-1945, and the American Cover-Up Social Sciences Online Send comments and questions to H-Japan Editors

118. The Linguistic Culture Of The Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands - Foreword The linguistic culture of the Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands. http://www.age.ne.jp/x/oswcjlrc/jlrc/v6intro-e.htm

The Linguistic Culture of the Ogasawara Islands Japanese Language Research Center Reports , Volume 6 Cover Contents Bibliography Foreword This sixth volume of the Japanese Language Research Center Reports is a special issue devoted exclusively to the Linguistic Culture of the Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands. It is published to commemorate the 30 th anniversary of the return of the islands to Japanese control on June 26, 1968. The papers contained in this volume deal, directly or indirectly, with the cultural contact which occurred on these islands and its linguistic results. As illustrated in some of the papers, this contact was not always smooth, nor its results always positive. However, in the course of my research into the history and current state of language use in Ogasawara, I have been impressed with the sincerity and dedication conveyed in the recollections of those educational professionals who endeavored over the past three decades to make this most recent chapter in the turbulent history of the islands as painless a transition as possible for the school children. It is to these people, and with the prayer for a future in Ogasawara more peaceful than its past, that I would like to dedicate this volume. Daniel Long May 26, 1998

119. Japanese American Network Pointers to japanese American information on the internet such as history, social services, public policy, arts, and culture. Includes billboard and listservers. http://www.janet.org/

help/discussion forums calendar job postings member login The Japanese American Network (JA*Net) is a partnership of Japanese American organizations based in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. A goal of this partnership is to encourage the use of the Internet and interactive communications technologies to exchange information about Japanese Americans art, culture, community, history, news, events, social services, and public policy issues. The website is a volunteer project and depends on community participation and contributions. [ Last Update on this Website: January 4, 2002 ] Members Login Regisistered members of this website can add calendar events , links, job postings , and participate in the forums . There is no charge for this service, but a valid email address and name is required. Email Address: Password: Remember this address and password? help Address The Japanese American Network 231 East Third Street, Suite G-104

120. Living With Washi (Japanese Traditional Paper) History of paper, how washi is made and used in Japan, Kansai's washi villages, and industrial uses of highperformance paper (kino-shi. http://www.kippo.or.jp/culture/washi/index_e.htm

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