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Nitobe Memorial Garden University of British Columbia Botanical Garden Garden honoring the memory of Inazo Nitobe (1862-1933), "agriculturalist, scholar, Quaker, philosopher, statesman, educator ... [who] devoted much of his life to promoting trust and understanding between the United States and Japan.] See the FOR THE SCHOLAR section for information about Inazo Nitobe, the tea house of the Nitobe Garden, the symbolism of lanterns like the ones seen at the Nitobe garden, and more. Go to Museum Resource: https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/visit/nitobe-memorial-garden/

Portland Japanese Garden: Guide to the Gardens Portland Japanese Garden Guide to the five distinct garden styles represented at the Japanese Garden in Portland, Oregon: 1) Flat Garden; 2) Strolling Pond Garden; 3) Tea Garden; 4) Natural Garden; 5) Sand and Stone Garden. Brief text and a small photograph under each style section, plus a general history of the gardens (under BACKGROUND). Also see the ARTICLES section for texts about Japanese culture. Go to Museum Resource: http://www.japanesegarden.com/gardens/

Shofuso, Japanese House and Garden: Historical Narrative Shofuso, Japanese House and Garden An in-depth history of Shofuso, a traditional Shoin-zukuri Japanese house in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. See Chapter 9 for description of the Shoin style. Also see the PHOTO GALLERY and VIRTUAL TOUR sections for photographs of the house and gardens. Go to Museum Resource: http://japanphilly.org/shofuso/

Traditional Dress from East Asia Victoria and Albert Museum An introduction to the traditional clothing of Japan, China, and Korea. With four examples and two patterns (for a kimono and a dragon robe). Go to Museum Resource: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/t/traditional-dress-from-east-asia/

The Written Image: Japanese Calligraphy and Painting The Metropolitan Museum of Art Online presentation of a 2002-2003 exhibition. "The Written Image: Japanese Calligraphy and Painting from the Sylvan Barnet and William Burto Collection ... traces the evolution of Japanese calligraphy from the Nara period (710–784) through the 19th century." With images of 10 related artworks. Go to Museum Resource: https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2002/sylvan-barnet-and-william-b...

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