BBC
Bbc: Religions: Divinity of the Emporer
Article on Japanese culture and religion looks at the concept of divinity of the Emporer.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: History of Peru
A collection of articles "from a working-class and non-Eurocentric perspective" about the history of Peru. The articles cover topics in economy, labor, politics, society, culture and telecommunications.
Other
Anything but Quiet: Taiko in America
Discusses the development of Japanese Drumming, called Taiko in America from 1960 to the present.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Japan
Read a short essay on Japan's geography and how it affected the culture of Japan.
Other
Medieval: Japanese Traditional Music
A very brief overview of Japanese traditional music. Includes links to a few selections.
Other
Personal Site: What Is Koto?
A personal site with a description of the Koto, a large traditional Japanese zither-like instrument. Includes pictures.
Other
Japan Society: Framing Twentieth Century Japan: A Top Ten List
An essay, by university professor William Tsutsui, itemizes ten themes that can help make the story of modern-day Japan understandable. Themes touch on a range of issues, including the changing role of women, technological advances, and...
Other
Joseph Wu Origami: What Is Origami?
A brief history of the art of Origami by Joseph Wu. Basic techniques, types of paper, and terminology are discussed.