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Elon University: Heian and Kamakura Period Facts and Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a variety of facts about the Heian and Kamakura periods in Japanese history.
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Other

Japan guide.com: The Muromachi Period

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief basic overview of political rule in the Muromachi period.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Muromachi Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief description of the period and describes the period's art, including painting and architecture.
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Columbia University

The Era of Wars: Onin War

For Students 9th - 10th
In this page there is information pertaining to the Onin War and the factors that influenced it.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: The First Shogun: Life and Work of Minamoto Yoritomo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a short biography of the Shogun life of Minamoto Yoritomo.
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Excerpts From the Writings of Lady Murasaki

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides excerpts of the writings of Murasaki Shikibu, the author of "The Tale of Gengji," providing an interesting glimpse of the woman.
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Other

Japanese Samurai Goods

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about the history of the Samurai sword, different terms that relate to it, and its importance. Spelling errors exist, presumably because of translation.
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Yoro Is and Kabut Os

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about the armor worn by the Japanese military and armies of the past.
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Nara Women's Univ.: Capital of Japan in the 8th Century

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Nara Women's University contains an aerial photo of Nara and provides some background information on the city.
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Other

Pacific University: Bushido, the Way of the Warrior

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Pacific University gives basic insight into what Bushido is and what influenced its final structure.
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Muromachi Period: Decline of Influence

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the gradual loss of central influence by the Muromachi Bakufu.
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Poem #208 From Manyoushuu

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a translation of a poem by an anonymous poet in the work.