A Japanese singer, dancer, and former child actor who, at the height of her popularity, was referred to as the "Teen Queen" of Japanese pop music.

The symbolism of Kanji is even more meaningful in its historical use by feudal samurai lords. This collection features a variety of emblems, banners, and mottos used during that era of civil war. Modern design themes are also included, to reflect a support for peace and balance any romantic ideas about war.

The Samurai Archives History Page is an in-depth research page on Japanese Samurai History, with details of the samurai warriors and battles of Japanese History.

A learning resource about the history and culture of ancient Japan.

Dedicated to the mechanized puppets or automata created in Japan from the 18th century to 19th century.

A guide to the places related to Lafcadio Hearn in Japan during the 1890s.

An online seller of Japanese goods to consumers outside of Japan, with a concentration on Japanese pornography, including live action, anime, and manga.

This site shows real examples of flawed English used publicly in Japan.

A leading Internet source for Asian entertainment products, featuring Japanese music, movies, manga, and collectibles.

The highest quality Japanese language school in Japan, the Yamasa Institute is an independent, selective, non-profit teaching and research center under the governance of the Hattori Foundation. APJLE accredited, we provide an innovative, international, and professional learning community for Japan Studies and Japanese Language Studies.