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Japanese Museum Information
The mega-site for Japanese museums! Here, you can search for Japanese museum web sites by type, region, and/or name (even link to a site that lists only museum sites that are in English). Plus, the site's creators answer your museum-related questions
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A Guide to the Ukiyo-e Sites of the Internet
For those passionate about the style of Japanese art known as Ukiyo-e, or "pictures of the floating world", this excellent resource from a passionate follower provides numerous first-rate links to sites devoted to the subject.
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Bonsai in Asia Guide Book: Japan
If all you know about bonsais comes from Karate Kid, explore this fun guide to bonsai in Japan. Follow links to bonsai fairs, learn the "art of bonsai," and find bonsai nurseries in Japan.
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Chado: The Way of Tea
If there's anything you want to know about the Japanese Tea Ceremony, you'll find the answer here. This University of Illinois site gives history, rules, photos, and even students' interpretations of the ceremony. Don't miss the links section.
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Japan Travel Updates
If you're looking for festivals, Japan's got plenty, and this site has the calendar. You can search by month or season as well as location. Museum listings aren't bad, either--they include descriptions, contact info, and how to get there.
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Japan Ukiyo-e Museum Guide
This Nagano Prefecture museum houses a superb collection of Ukiyo-e art, the famed style of Hiroshige, Hokusai, and others. Although functional, the site is limited in form: a mere handful of samples from their galleries and rudimentary info about the facility.
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The Japan FAQ Annex
Are you schooled on the intricacies of drink-pouring in Japan? Better check this Japan FAQ, under "Japanese Manners and Etiquette." Here, you'll find tips on teaching English in Japan, a culture primer, festivals and celebrations, and more.
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