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| Alphabetical | By Popularity | | - 1937 Nanking Massacre
 - Includes graphic photos from the Nanking Massacres. - 1995 Hyogo-ken Nanbu Earthquake@
- 1995 Subway Gas Attack@
- A-Bomb Dome@
- A-Bomb WWW Museum
- Includes a description of the first atomic bomb, photos from the Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima, and interviews with A-bomb survivors.
- Advanced Japanese Destroyers of World War II
- Examines the Fubuki and their successors.
- Ainu Museum
- Cultural education facility dedicated to the transmission, preservation, research, and study of Ainu culture.
- Asian Women's Fund (AWF)
- Its primary aim is to extend atonement and support to those who suffered as wartime comfort women.
- Association for the Advancement of Liberalist View of History
- Addresses topics in modern Japanese history, such as WWII war crimes, comfort women, post-war reparations, and race relations.
- Asuka Historical Museum
- Devoted to the dynasty the ruled Japan from 593 to 710. Features palace ruins and museum housing period pottery, scrolls, and historical texts.
- Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
- Offers a brief description of the destruction provoked by the atomic bomb in Nagasaki.
- Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by The Manhattan Engineer District, June 29, 1946
- Report describing the effects of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. From the Avalon Project at Yale Law School.
- Avalon Project: International Military Tribunal for the Far East
- Includes the 1946 charter and rules of procedure for the court organised to punish Japanese war crimes after World War II.
- Basho, Matsuo (1644-1694)@
- BBC News: Scarred by History - The Rape of Nanjing
- 2005 article covering one of the great atrocities of modern times and those who fight the Japanese government to recognise true accounts.
- Black Ships & Samurai
- Exhibit from MIT examines the first encounter between Americans and Japanese in 1853.
- Boshin War (1868)
- Briefly describes the 1868-9 conflicts between the Emperor Meiji's forces under Saigo Takamori and supporters of the former Bakufu government.
- Bushido: The Way of the Warrior
- Explains the development of the traditional code of the Japanese samurai.
- Buson, Taniguchi (Yosa) (1715-1783)@
- Center for Research on Japan's War Responsibility (JWRC)
- Includes information about textbook controversy, comfort women, and other topics. Publishes quarterly journal.
- Chinese Alliance for Commemoration of the Sino-Japanese War Victims
- Collecting materials on the suffering and losses incurred by the Chinese people in the second Sino-Japanese War as well as raising people's awareness of Japanese militarism.
- Comfort Women
- Explores the stories of people forced to serve as comfort women for the Japanese army during WWII.
- Comfort Women: A History of Trauma
- Focuses on the experiences of Taiwanese women.
- Comfort Women: A Web Reference
- Links to items about the women who were held in sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II.
- Constitution of the Empire of Japan (1889)
- Text of Japan's first European-style constitution, which established the Diet while maintaining the sovereignty of the emperor.
- Contemporary Japan: The Meiji Restoration and Modernization
- Covers the development of Japan into an industrial, capitalist state on Western models.
- Crown Princess Masako
- Facts, profile, and links from Who2.com.
- Diaries of Court Ladies of Old Japan
- Text of the 1920 book featuring three 11th century diaries: the Sarashina Diary, the diary of Murasaki Shikibu, and the diary of Izumi Shikibu.
- Dissident Voice: Rape of Nanking Reloaded
- Article containing statements made by Professor Higashinakano of the Asia University in Japan about factual fabrications in the Nanking Massacre.
- Documents Relating to the Development of the Atomic Bomb and its use on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- Links to primary and secondary sources regarding the bombing of Hiroshima.
- Emperor of Japan and Members of the Imperial Family, The
- Includes profiles and photographs of Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Hauhito, and Crown Princess Masako.
- Enola Gay and the Bombing of Hiroshima in World World II
- Official site of Brigadier General Paul W. Tibbets, pilot of the Enola Gay. Includes bio of Tibbets, specs of the Enola Gay B-29, overview of the event of Aug. 6, 1945, and more.
- Family Japanese-POW
- Information, mailing list, and links on the Hellships by John Lewis.
- Famous Women of Japanese History
- Brief profiles of Hôjô Masako, Oichi, Tokuko (Kenrei-Mon-In), and Tomoe Gozen.
- Fukuoka City History
- Highlights temples, shines, and ruins.
- GenerAsian at NYU: Belittlement of Lost Lives
- Article covering the ongoing debate over the Nanking Massacre.
- H-Japan
- Forum to discuss Japanese history, culture, religion, and society.
- H-US-Japan
- Edited, international, nonpartisan list enabling researchers of Japan-U.S. relations to exchange opinions about the significance of current affairs and historical events.
- Hagakure@
- Hideyoshi, Toyotomi (1537-1598)@
- Hiro's Home Page
- Offers a guide for tourists to the city of Hiroshima and the Chugoku Area, as well as pictures and history of damage caused by the atomic bomb in 1945.
- Hirohito (1901-1989)@
- Hiroshima Archive
- Study guide to the bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, featuring a gallery of postwar photographs and links to related resources.
- Hiroshima Peace Park@
- Hiroshima Peace Site
- An appeal from the city of Hiroshima for a lasting world peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons. Includes historical information about the Hiroshima bombing.
- Hiroshima: Was it Necessary?
- Argues that the atomic bombing on Hiroshima was probably unnecessary. Includes a bibliography and a letter from historians to the Smithsonian about the controversial Enola Gay exhibit.
- Immortal Geisha
- Presents history and traditions of geisha, including notes on the differences between geiko and maiko, the stages of a maiko's training, and geisha makeup and hairstyles. Immortal Geisha also features 1917 Miyako Odori (Cherry Dance) programmes from Kyoto.
- Imperial Family of Japan
- Unofficial site about the Emperor and members of the Imperial Family.
- Iris Chang's Errors in 'The Rape of Nanking'
- Questions some of the information reported by Iris Chang in The Rape of Nanking. Includes population, burial, and historical evidence.
- Israelites Came To Ancient Japan
- Theories about how things in Japan have relation to the ten lost tribes of Israel.
- Issa, Kobayashi (1763-1827)@
- Japan-Guide.com: Samurai
- Basic historical information on the members of the military class, the Japanese warriors.
- Japanese Army's Atrocities - Nanjing Massacre
- Online archive of historical documents related to the Nanjing Massacre.
- Japanese Aviation & Military Web Ring
- Association of web sites dedicated to the study of Japanese Aviation & Military history until 1945.
- Japanese Export Furniture
- Examines the production and export of hybrid furniture based on Eastern and Western ideas during the Meiji Period.
- Japanese Modern State Formation
- Briefly describes the end of the Tokugawa period and the highlights of the Meiji Restoration.
- Japanese Tanks and Vehicles
- Photos of Japanese tanks and trucks from World War II.
- Japanese War Crimes
- Kansai Digital Archives
- Text about and photos of tangible and intangible cultural assets in the Kansai area; focus is on historic temples and shrines.
- Kinuko Memorial
- In loving memory of a wife and survivor of the bombing of Hiroshima, who dedicated to her efforts to promote a nuclear-free world.
- Komachi, Ono no (c.833-857)@
- Korean Courtiers Observation Mission's Views on Meiji Japan
- Describes a Korean delegation's trip to Japan in 1881 and their impression of the government's bunmei kaika (civilization and progress) strategy.
- Kusado Sengen
- Excavated medieval town in Japan.
- Kyuba no Michi: The Way of Horse and Bow
- Covers the origins of the samurai, Bushido, traditional weapons, and art as well as quotes and stories of famous samurai.
- Making History: Meiji Japan and the West
- Describes the West's opinion of Meiji imperialism from the annexation of the Kingdom of the Ryukyus in 1879 to the annexation of Korea in 1910.
- Meiji Period, The
- Uses text, photographs, and illustrations to describe the evolution of Japan from a feudal society to a world power during the reign of the Emperor Meiji, 1868-1912.
- Meiji Period: Satsuma Rebellion
- Describes the events that led Saigo Takamori to resign from the government and become the leader of the seven-month rebellion, also known as the Seinan War and the War of the Southwest.
- Meiji Restoration/Revolution
- Provides an overview of Meiji-era economic reforms and photos of its leaders, including Emperor Meiji, Ito Hirobumi, Matsukata Masayoshi, and Kido Takayoshi.
- MetroActive News & Issues: The Rape of Nanking
- Interview with author Iris Chang about her book The Rape of Nanking and her work trying to bring details of Japanese war crimes in China to light.
- Militarism, Colonialism, and the Trafficking of Women: Comfort Women Forced into Sexual Labor for Japanese Soldiers
- From the Bulletin of Concerned Asian Scholars.
- Military Sexual Slavery by Japan
- Includes reports and pictures of the victims.
- Modern History Sourcebook: Okuma: From Fifty Years of New Japan, 1907-08
- Excerpt from Shigenobu Okuma's chronicle of Japan's progress towards modernization.
- Modern History Sourcebook: The Nanking Massacre - 1937
- Morita, Akio (1921-1999)@
- Musashi, Miyamoto (1584-1645)@
- Learn about Miyamoto Musashi, the master swordsman and author of the renowned Go Rin No Sho. Sites offer biography, important events of his life, as well as annotations and the translation of the Book of the Five Rings.
- Museum Meiji-mura
- Open-air museum preserving and exhibiting Japanese architecture of the Meiji period (1868-1912). Includes map, photos, and visitor information.
- Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
- Includes records, photographs, and exhibit overview.
- Nagasaki in the Meiji Restoration
- Examines the relationship between the Choshu statesman Kido Takayoshi and the British arms merchant Thomas Blake Glover.
- Nagasaki Peace Declaration
- Reflections and links related to the Nagasaki atomic bombing.
- Nanjing Incident: Recent Research and Trends
- From the Electronic Journal of Contemporary Japanese Studies. April 2002 article by David Askew.
- Nanjing Massacre Record
- Provides a graphic account of the Nanjing Massacre, including photos and a translation of a historical record from Nanjing University.
- Nanking 1937
- Exhibition marking the 60th anniversary of the Nanking Massacre.
- Nanking Atrocities
- Academic reference written in 2000 that documents the history of the massacre.
- Nanking Tragedy
- Offers Japanese and Chinese perspectives on the massacre and rape at Nanking. Also includes biography of John Rabe.
- Nara Imperial Palace Site
- Offers information on efforts to stop the proposed plan to build a highway over the UNESCO World Heritage site. Also provides historical facts and images.
- National Museum of Japanese History
- Also known as the Rekihaku. Includes overview of exhibits and museum guide.
- Nazi War Criminal Records Interagency Working Group (IWG)
- From the National Archives and Records Administration. Oversees U.S. documents declassified under the Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act, as well as Japanese Imperial Government records.
- NOVA: Sinking the Supership
- Interactive site to accompany the PBS NOVA television documentary which chronicles the tragic World War II story of the Yamato, the largest battleship ever built.
- Ogasawara
- Historical and genealogical information on the surname which was descended from the 56th Japanese emperor, Emperor Seiwa.
- Organization of the Imperial and Satsuma Armies, The
- Details the structure, equipment, and personnel of the competing forces.
- Origins of the Samurai
- Describes the development of the warrior class from the 4th through the 8th centuries.
- Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum: A Cultural Monument
- One traveller's account of the comics and animation museum in Takarazuka, Japan.
- Other Holocaust, The - Nanjing Massacre & Unit 731
- Outlines various WWII atrocities.
- Personal Record of Hiroshima A-Bomb Survival
- Memoir by Takeharu Terao. Includes reader responses.
- Photographic Views of Meiji: A Portrait of Old Japan
- Gallery of hand-coloured photographs from the 1870s and 1880s by Felice Beato, Raimund von Stillfried, and Kusakabe Kimbei.
- Photographs of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- Gallery of images showing the results of the two atomic bomb blasts delivered during World War II.
- Political Development in the Meiji Period
- Highlights changes to Japanese politics and culture including the resurgence of imperial power, the adoption of some Western customs, economic and educational reforms, and an expansionist foreign policy.
- Portraits of Modern Japanese Historical Figures
- Presents portrait photographs of statesmen, government officials, military officers, businessmen, scholars, and artists who had an impact on building modern Japanese society. From the National Diet Library.
- Premodern History of Odawara, A
- From pre-modern times to the beginning of the Meiji era.
- Rape of Nanking: An Undeniable History in Photographs
- A photographic history of the Japanese invasion of China, in particular the massacres in Nanking. By James Yin and Shi Young.
- Rare Film Documents Devastation at Hiroshima
- QuickTime footage of the aftermath of the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima. From CNN.
- Rekishi Kaido
- A bridge to Japanese history and culture for the Kansai area.
- Remembering Nagasaki
- Photographic essay of and discussion about the bombing of Nagasaki.
- Samurai Archives
- Includes history of the Japanese samurai warriors and battles.
- Satsuma Rebellion in Japan 1877
- Capsule summary of the last and most serious challenge to Meiji authority.
- Schauwecker's Guide to Japan: Japanese Emperors
- Schauwecker's Guide to Japan: Edo Period
- Recites the chronology of Edo period from 1603 - 1867.
- Schauwecker's Guide to Japan: History
- Features an overview and descriptions of the different periods of Japanese history.
- Schauwecker's Guide: Meiji Period (1868-1912)
- Basic overview of the era with links to further resources.
- Scientific Data of the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Disaster
- Provides data on physical, medical, and epidemiological aspects.
- Shikibu, Lady Murasaki (978?-1025?)@
- Shonagon, Sei (c.965-1017?)@
- Soramitsu: Historical-Geographical Tour of Nara From the Air
- Photos, articles, and maps devoted to all stages of Nara's history.
- South Korean Atomic Bomb Victims
- Introduces civic activities which support South Korean atomic bomb victims.
- Status of the Emperor
- Considers how the Emperor's role changed with the post-War constitution.
- Surviving the Atomic Attack on Hiroshima, 1945
- Excerpts from Michihiko Hachiya's diary of his experience. From EyeWitness to History.
- The Hellships of World War II
- Information, photos, and links.
- The Nanking Incident As I See It
- Historian Akira Nakamura argues that the story of the Nanjing Massacre is one of the biggest lies ever told in history.
- Theodore Roosevelt: The Threat of Japan
- 1909 letter from Roosevelt to the incoming Secretary of State concerning his thoughts about Japanese immigrants to America and American relations with Japan.
- Toguri, Iva Ikuko@
- Trotsky Institute of Japan@
- Tsunetomo, Yamamoto (1659-?)@
- U.S. Library of Congress Country Study - Japan
- Thorough introduction to Japan, with sections on history, society and geography.
- Violence to Japanese History
- Questions the accepted version of the Nanking Massacre.
- Voice of Hibakusha
- Text of video taped interviews with survivors of the bombing of Hiroshima.
- War Rape
- U.N. speech on Japanese comfort women.
- Washington State University World Civilizations: Tokugawa Japan
- Explores the history of Japan during 1603 - 1868. Also includes articles about Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and Onin war.
- Washington State University World Civilizations: Ancient Japan
- Resources on early Japanese culture, Buddhism, and history.
- Washington State University World Civilizations: Feudal Japan
- Explains the Heiji war, bakufu, and medieval Japanese Buddhism including Zen and Nichiren. Also includes related links and articles.
- Welcome to Edo
- Enthralling virtual tour of Tokyo past, augmented by text and illustrations that borrow from Ukiyo-e traditional prints.
- Wikipedia: Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- Hyperlinked article describing the destruction of the two Japanese cities on August 6 and 9, 1945. Includes descriptions of both cities during the war, the effects of the atomic bombs, and cultural notes.
- Wikipedia: Five Charter Oath
- 1868 document, also known as the Imperial Oath on the Five Principles, that laid out the Meiji government's emphasis on modernization.
- Wikipedia: Imperial Household of Japan
- Hyperlinked article about the imperial family or koshitsu. Includes profiles of family members, as well as information on the order of succession.
- Wikipedia: Meiji Era
- Describes the reign of the Meiji Emperor and the period during which Japan modernized and became a world power.
- Wikipedia: Nanjing Massacre
- Hyperlinked article about the 1937 incident, also known as the Rape of Nanking, in which Japanese troops conducted atrocities against Chinese civilians in and around Nanjing, China.
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