Feudal Japan
Suggested Books
Edo Japan, A Virtual Tour
Take a tour through Tokyo during the period of the Tokugawa shoguns, and learnabout the history of Japan's greatest city. Illustrated by ukiyo-e images, ...
 
The Last Samurai review DVD (Movie)
Review of the film by Nik Huggins. Focuses on the film's representation of theclash of East and West cultures.
 
Japanese Festivals and Celebrations
A collection of photos and descriptions of how Japanese celebrate.
 
Things Japanese
A detailed look at weddings and marriage customs.
 
Japanese Militarism & Diaoyutai (Senkaku) Island - A Japanese ...
Essay by a Kyoto University professor attacking Japanese nationalism and assertingthat the Diaoyutai islands are rightfully China's.
 
Japanese War Prints
Article about Japanese woodblock prints illustrating the Sino-Japanese war of1894-1885 and the Russo-Japanese war of 1904-1905 with a short overview on the war ...
 
The World History of Male Love - Japan
Article on samurai homosexuality and other forms of Japanese gay culture and history.
 
Tenjo - The Strategic War Game of Feudal Japan!
A strategic war game set in feudal Japan. To become shogun you must build a strongsamurai army, powerful alliances, and conquer your enemy with ruthless and ...
 
PlayStation 2: Kessen
Reviewed by David Smith [8.1/10]. "...[O]ne of the best-looking, and ...most accessible console strategy title[s] to come down the pike in a long while.
 
Feudalism in Japan and Europe
Webquest designed to help students compare the feudal systems in both regions.
 
Seppuku - Ritual Suicide
An integral part of the code of bushido and the discipline of Japanese samuraiwarriors.
 
Beware of Using Logic in Japan ~ gate39.com: a webzine on Japan
Book excerpt on the differences in how Japanese and westerns use logic andinterpret situations.
 
Gamer's Logik 4.0 - Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven Review
Review with overall score [8.5] and screenshots.
 
Ospreysamurai.com - The source for samurai history
Information, articles and books about samurai history.
 
Japanese Calendar
Converts Japanese to Western calendar dates.
 
Shogun: Total War Preview
Preview by Scott Udell.
 
Ran :: Hollywood.com
Synopsis, cast, and review.
 
<I>The Last Samurai:</I> Movie Myth or History?
Stefan Lovgren analyzes the historical basis and accuracy of the movie.
 
My Favorite Epic, Akira Kurosawa's "Kagemusha, the Shadow Warrior ...
Review by Charles Carreon.
 
PlayStation 2: Onimusha 3 Demon Siege
Offers previews and screenshots.
 
PlayStation 2: Way of the Samurai 2
"If you can overlook some minor gameplay quirks, you'll be rewarded with one ofthe more unique and in-depth action games you've played in a while.
 
Dr. T's Nihon-to Random Thoughts Page
Articles by Dr. Takeuchi on historical and social relevance and meaning of nihonto,its use, care and crafting.
 
Japan Atlas: Gifu Japanese Umbrella
Short history of the traditional Japanese bamboo and paper umbrellas.
 
Ronin International Private Investigator and Security Consultant
Private investigators and security consultants.
 
A Samurai's Noble Death
Biographical article on St. Paul Miki.
 
"Shogun" (1980/II) (mini)
Cast and production credits.
 
Shogun (1980/I) (TV)
Summary of the TV version of the movie.
 
Cincinnati.Com: Video Games
[4/5] Review by Marc Saltzman. Includes screen shots.
 
Online RPG games: Akitsuki, Day of the Samurai.
Based on feudal Japan with game overview, downloads, contact details and java client.
 
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege
Contains previews, news, reviews, video and popularity ranking.
 
Midnight Eye interview: Takeshi Kitano
Interview with the director about making the film.
 
Female Hero: Murasaki Shikibu (Women in World History Curriculum)
Short biography of the author of The Tale of Genji, which is considered by manyto be the world's first novel.
 
Aikido Journal Home
Online magazine. Provides articles, interviews, and discussion of techniques.
 
Aikido Center of Los Angeles
Practices Muso Shinden Ryu and Toyama Ryu Iaido. Events, schedule and fees.
 
Infocom Games - Shogun
A game based on James Clavell's novel "Shogun". Description and specifications.
 
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege Cheats
Provides cheats, codes and guides.
 
Wahooya - Japanese traditional work shop
A Tokyo based dealer of Japanese traditional style items including cups, noren,lacquerware, ukiyo-e, and fans.
 
Welcome to Georgetown Aikido!
International Yoshinkan Aikido Federation (IYAF) affiliate formerly known asHalton Hills Aikido. Classes for children and adults in Georgetown.
 
Way of the Samurai for PlayStation 2 at GameSpot
"Those expecting Way of the Samurai to be the next Tenchu or Bushido Blade willcome away disappointed, but all others should find the game pretty entertaining, ...
 
Location Guide - Aichi Center for Japanese Studies
Gives brief history and development of the Japanese language and various dialects.
 
Ninja Scrolls - Jubei's Revenge
Brief description and image galleries.
 
Kessen Review for PlayStation 2 - Gaming Age
Reviewed by Patrick Klepek [Grade: B+]. "Encompasses fantastic graphical prowesswith equally fantastic gameplay and depth." Includes screen shots.
 
Welcome To Anshinkan Dojo
Yoshinkai style offered to adults and youth in Troy and Bloomfield Hills.Includes class schedules, instructors' biographies, related links and list of ...
 
Ninja Scroll at AnimeLink
Short review and picture.
 
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
Review and pictures.
 
popular works
Brief summary, images, and publication information.
 

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