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Women Warriors of Japan
Provides a history of women's role in Japanese martial arts from the ancient era until modern times.
http://www.koryu.com/Library/wwj1.html
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Ancient Japan
Gives timeline and events during old Japanese history from approximately 10,000 B.C. to the end of the Heian Period in 1192 A.D.
http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/ANCJAPAN/ANJAPAN1.HTM
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Asuka Historical Museum
History and art of Asuka, the first Japanese capital (7th century). Virtual museum containing both text and photos.
http://www.asukanet.gr.jp/asukahome/
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Jo-Bo System of Heijo-Kyo, Ancient Japan
Brief discussion of ancient city planning, using Nara as the example. Illustrations of the original grid system and its remains.
http://www.hgeo.h.kyoto-u.ac.jp/soramitsu/heijokyo.html
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Japan of Today
Includes a brief history of Japan from ancient times through developments after 1945. Find geographical and topographical details as well.
http://web-japan.org/museum/historyofjp/histjp.html
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Kamakura
Includes origins, history, and glossary of place names.
http://www.kcn-net.org/e_kama_history/
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Nakasendo Highway: A Journey to the Heart of Japan
Gives description and significance of one of Japan's most important roads, as well as its influence on history and Japan's development.
http://hkuhist2.hku.hk/nakasendo/
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