- Kyoto National Museum
Repository of Japanese and East Asian art. Extensive site includes detailed images, articles for children, and online exhibitions.
www.kyohaku.go.jp
- Zepp
Venue for live music in Tokyo, Fukuoka, Sendai, Sapporo, and Osaka.
www.zepp.co.jp
- Mint Bureau
www.mint.go.jp
- Fandango
Monthly performance schedules, streaming audio songs of this month's bands, and profiles.
www.fandango-go.com
- Himeji Castle - Virtual Tour
Also known as the White Heron Castle. Learn about the structure and its history through photos and text.
www.himeji-castle.gr.jp
- Taiko Center
Offers taiko classes, and sells taiko drums, videos and books.
www.taiko-center.co.jp
- Yamato Drum and Bugle Corps
Competitive corps composed of young people from Japan and the western United States.
www.yamatodrumcorps.org
- Astronomy Sites in Asuka
Information about astronomy among ancient tombs and relics in Asuka, Japan. Includes pictures and descriptions of the Takamatsu Zuka Kofun burial tomb.
www2.gol.com/users/stever/asukas.htm
- Masa Oka
www.masaoka.info
- Kyoto University Museum
Maintains cultural, natural and technological historical collections.
inet.museum.kyoto-u.ac.jp/index.html
- Tins Hall
The original "Damn Fine Bar" located just a few minutes from Tennoji station. Celebrates the holidays with special events.
www.tins-hall.com
- Kyo Kotoba
Lessons in the Kyoto dialect.
www.kyoto-np.co.jp/kp/ojikoji/kotoba/kotoba_e.html
- Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum: A Cultural Monument
One traveler's account of the comics and animation museum in Takarazuka, Japan.
www.awn.com/mag/issue3.5/3.5pages/3.5leger.html
- Costume Museum
Exhibits include a recreation of Hikaru Genji's Mansion, Rokujyo-in, in one-quarter scale.
www.iz2.or.jp/english/index.htm
- Kyoto Restaurant Project
Restaurant directory developed by the students of Kyoto Sangyo University.
www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/information/restaurant/index.html
- Bar Isn't It? Kyoto
With hours and directions.
www.kansainow.com/barisntitkyoto.html
- Tiger Pub
Pub and bar featuring music and dancing.
tigerpub.net
- Kansai Digital Archives
Text about and photos of tangible and intangible cultural assets in the Kansai area; focus is on historic temples and shrines.
www.kiis.or.jp/kansaida/index-e.html
- Kansai Area Museums
Guide to museums and other centers of cultural and artistic signifigance.
www.kippo.or.jp/travel/search/Asp/EngtravelSearch.Asp?ThemeCode=007
- Rekishi Kaido
A bridge to Japanese history and culture for the Kansai area.
www.kiis.or.jp/rekishi/kaido-e.html
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