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Constitution of the Empire of Japan (1889) Constitution of the Empire of Japan (1889)
Full text in English of Japan's former constitution, from Hanover University.
http://history.hanover.edu/texts/1889con.htm - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Dancing People are Happy People Dancing People are Happy People
Essay on the introduction of square dancing to the people of Nagasaki in 1946 and its increase of social mixing between sexes and cultures.
http://www.uwosh.edu/home_pages/faculty_staff/earns/niblo.html - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Great Japanese Inventors in History Great Japanese Inventors in History
List and description of several Meiji Era Japanese inventors, with descriptions of in their creations and biographies.
http://www.batfa.com/greatjapanese.html - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
History of Japanese Railways History of Japanese Railways
Chronological listing of railroads from 1872 to 1907 (the first line, redcap, women employed, and horsedrawn). A few illustrations, including a print of an 1870s train.
http://www.rtri.or.jp/japanrail/History1_E.html - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Holeless 50 Yen Coin Holeless 50 Yen Coin
A senior citizen recalls the history of the 50 yen coin in the 1950's when it had no hole in the center.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~HD1t-KKC/50yen-e.html - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Japan 1868 Japan 1868
Site on relations between France and Japan in 1867-1869.
http://membres.lycos.fr/japon1868/ - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Japan-Japan Japan-Japan
Includes exhibits of Japanese philately (stamp-collecting), dictionary of Japanese philatelic terms, resources and links.
http://www.japan-japan.com/ - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Japanese Coins Japanese Coins
Shows a collection of old Japanese coins from 1948 to 1964, as well as specially issued coins up to the present.
http://mimi_143.tripod.com/Japanese_Coins/splash.html - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Japanese History Japanese History
History of Japan. Overview, and ancient to modern Japan
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e641.html - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Japanese History Documentation Project Japanese History Documentation Project
Includes an encyclopedia, introduction to Japanese history, and booklists.
http://www.openhistory.org/jhdp/ - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Japanese Incense.com Japanese Incense.com
Gives history and historical references to the making and use of incense in Japan, as well as its preparation and scents.
http://www.japanese-incense.com/contents.htm - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Japanese Militarism & Diaoyutai (Senkaku) Island Japanese Militarism & Diaoyutai (Senkaku) Island
Essay by a Kyoto University professor attacking Japanese nationalism and asserting that the Diaoyutai islands are rightfully China's.
http://www.skycitygallery.com/japan/diaohist.html - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Largest Cities in Japan: Population from 1890 Largest Cities in Japan: Population from 1890
Shows populations in major Japanese cities every decade from 1890.
http://www.demographia.com/db-jp-city1940.htm - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Manifestations of Gender Distinction in the Japanese Language Manifestations of Gender Distinction in the Japanese Language
Explains historical development of the Japanese language and diversity of its gender specific constructs and their usage.
http://www.coolest.com/jpfm.htm - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Nagasaki in The Meiji Restoration Nagasaki in The Meiji Restoration
Article on Choshu loyalists, British arms merchants and their relationship.
http://www.uwosh.edu/home_pages/faculty_staff/earns/meiji.html - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
National Museum of Japanese History National Museum of Japanese History
Located in Sakura City, Chiba. Covers history of Japan from prehistoric periods to modern times. Includes visitor info and online galleries.
http://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/index_ne.html - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Nengo Dates Nengo Dates
Offers quick conversion from the traditional Japanese calendar system from 1868 to the Gregorian calendar.
http://www.lioncoins.com/dates.htm - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Ogasawara Clan Genealogy Ogasawara Clan Genealogy
Genealogical information of the descendants of the Ogasawara clan from 711 BC to the present.
http://members.aol.com/uchuujin/oga.html - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Secret of Sakhalin Island (Karafuto) Secret of Sakhalin Island (Karafuto)
Overview of history and discovery of Sakhalin Island (Karafuto), one of the territories still disputed between Japan and Russia.
http://www.karafuto.com/ - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
The Confusion Era The Confusion Era
Describes postwar American involvement in remodeling Japanese society, along with pictures of several posters used for information and propaganda.
http://educate.si.edu/migrations/sackler/salthome.html - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
The Currency Museum The Currency Museum
Bank of Japan virtual museum exhibit of old currency in Japan, as well as money used during Japan's colonial empire.
http://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/english_htmls/index.htm - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
The Imperial Family of Japan The Imperial Family of Japan
Provides biographical information, pictures, genealogical tables, and legal documents on the current status of the imperial family.
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Temple/3953/ - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Timeline of Japanese History Timeline of Japanese History
Brief outline of historical periods from the Jomon Period to the present.
http://www.askasia.org/frclasrm/readings/t000013.htm - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Voice of Japan Voice of Japan
Provides a revisionist view of topics on 20th century Japanese history and military, reparations, comfort women, and their movement to remove war crime references in textbooks.
http://www.jiyuu-shikan.org/e/ - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 
Whale Meat in the Traditional Japanese Diet Whale Meat in the Traditional Japanese Diet
From the Jomon period to 1987.
http://luna.pos.to/whale/jwa_trad.html - Rate It | Review It | Travel details

 

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