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Japanese Incense The Metropolitan Museum of Art A brief look at the history of incense in Japan: "Incense wood was recorded for the first time in Japan in 595, during the reign of Empress Suiko. Not long before that date, in the mid-sixth century, Buddhism had been introduced into Japan from the continent, and along with Buddhist images and sutras, incense and its implements were also imported." With 13 related objects. Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/jinc/hd_jinc.htm

Japanese Mandalas: Emanations and Avatars The Metropolitan Museum of Art Online presentation of a 2009 exhibition on the mandalas of Japanese Esoteric Buddhism. With images of 25 artworks, mostly from the 12th to the 14th century. Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2009/japanese-mandalas

Japanese Weddings in the Edo Period (1615–1868) The Metropolitan Museum of Art A brief overview of Edo-period wedding customs: "The social structure of the Edo period (1615–1868) developed under the strict control of the Tokugawa military regime. During this period, the families of the shogunate and provincial leaders (daimyô) arranged marriages based on political interests, and the consent of the shogunate was necessary for a daimyô wedding." With images of 4 related objects. Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/jwed/hd_jwed.htm

Japonisme The Metropolitan Museum of Art A brief discussion of the influence of Japanese ukiyo-e woodcut prints on European Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters of the 19th century. With 12 related artworks. Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/jpon/hd_jpon.htm

Jomon Culture (ca. 10,500–ca. 300 B.C.) The Metropolitan Museum of Art A general overview of the Jomon period and its six phases. With 7 related artifacts from the period. Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/jomo/hd_jomo.htm

Kamakura and Nanbokucho Periods (1185–1392) The Metropolitan Museum of Art A brief introduction to the Kamakura and Nanbokucho periods, with a focus on political developments and the shift that occurred in the Japanese aesthetic during this time. With 5 related artworks. Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/kana/hd_kana.htm

The Kano School of Painting The Metropolitan Museum of Art A brief overview of the Kano school, established by Kano Masanobu (1434-1530). Prominent for more than 300 years, the Kano school is considered to be the "longest lived and most influential school of painting in Japanese history." Closely associated with their powerful patrons, the Tokugawa shogunate, the Kano school prospered throughout the Edo period. With 3 related artworks. Go to Museum Resource: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/kano/hd_kano.htm

The Kitano Tenjin Engi Emaki The Metropolitan Museum of Art A multimedia learning website about a 13th-century Japanese handscroll that illustrates the legends of the Kitano Shrine (Kitano Tenjin Engi). Included are a short introduction to the Kitano Tenjin Engi Emaki and audio introduction to the pieces. Go to Museum Resource: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/45428

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