The Secret of Traditional Japanese Ingredient Miso - Background information and history of soybean paste (miso) in Japan, its use as a health food, and recipes using it. Discover Japanese Sake - Gives the history, process, variety, and brewing of Japan's national alcoholic beverage. Ogura Hyakunin Isshu; 100 Poems by 100 Poets - Collection of 100 poems in the tanka variety used in Japanese royal courts, compiled from the 7th to the 13th century. History of Japanese Incense - Educational webpage on the history and evolution of Japanese incense ceremonies and culture. The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts - Includes examples and descriptions of several forms of Japanese traditional arts, crafts, and traditions. Japanese Art in the Asia Society Collection - Exhibition of more than 25 objects in the collection. With a QuickTime tour, a more linear progression through the exhibition, and bibliography of Japanese art. Japanese Kimono - Learn about Japanese kimono, fabrics, patterns, kimono robes, yukata, how to wear a kimono, and accessories. Explore Japan: Japanese Gardens And Culture - Explore Japanese culture, art, crafts, Japanese gardens, Zen gardens, food and lifestyle. Traditional Infuences on Contemporary Sculpture - Description of Japanese sculpture from "American Memory" - Historical Collections for the National Digital Library [Japan - a country study]. Introduction to Japanese Traditional Arts - Theater arts, fine arts and literature, with links. Japanese Artistic Traditions - Discussion of aesthetic concepts, and of the activities of the Department of Cultural Affairs, established in 1968. Rekishi-Kaido - A guide to the history and traditional culture of the Kansai region. Handicrafts - Short discussion of traditional crafts in the twentieth century. Edo Japan - Take a tour through Tokyo during the period of the Tokugawa shoguns, and learn about the history of Japan's greatest city. Illustrated by ukiyo-e images, the text discusses the traditions that underlie Japanese culture. Wa - Shows patterns and designs of Japanese paper, kimono, fabrics, and cards. Kagura - The Japanese Ancient Sacred Music - With overview, photos, and Realaudio example of some of Japan's oldest music. Tahara - Photographs of traditional construction of Japanese kites, the Tahara. Shinto and Buddhist Corner - A Japanese Buddhism and Shinto art photo dictionary with over 900 photos. Fine Arts - Overview of history from Stone Age beginnings to contemporary, including painting, sculpture, ukiyo-e, architecture, and gardens. Etegami - Shows several examples of ceramic art and traditional postcards. The Costume Museum - The Rebirth of The Tale of Genji - Kyoto Museum containing Japanese costumes from all eras. Illustrated samples from the Heian period exhibit. Includes a page on The Tale of Genji Museum.