A Brief History of Japan and Its Culture - Short synopsis of major events of Japanese history.
Ao's Japan - Overview and intro to Japan, attractions, temples and shrines, brief guide of major cities, history, nuclear radiation and environmental issues.
Constitution of the Empire of Japan (1889) - Full text in English of Japan's former constitution, from Hanover University.
The Currency Museum - Bank of Japan virtual museum exhibit of old currency in Japan, as well as money used during Japan's colonial empire.
Edo Japan -- A Virtual Tour - A multimedia tour of Edo (Tokyo) during the 18th century, the age of the Tokugawa Shoguns; visit the city learning about the culture, lifestyles and history.
History of Cultural Relations Between Europe and Japan - Sources, data, tables, texts related to the history of Euro-Japanese interchange, from Prof. Wolfgang Michel-Zaitsu.
History of Japanese Railways - Chronological listing of railroads from 1872 to 1907 (the first line, redcap, women employed, and horsedrawn). A few illustrations, including a print of an 1870s train.
Japan 1868 - Site on relations between France and Japan in 1867-1869.
Japanese History - History of Japan. Overview, and ancient to modern Japan
Japanese History Documentation Project - Includes an encyclopedia, introduction to Japanese history, and booklists.
Japan-Japan - Includes exhibits of Japanese philately (stamp-collecting), dictionary of Japanese philatelic terms, resources and links.
Manifestations of Gender Distinction in the Japanese Language - Explains historical development of the Japanese language and diversity of its gender specific constructs and their usage.
National Museum of Japanese History - Located in Sakura City, Chiba. Covers history of Japan from prehistoric periods to modern times. Includes visitor info and online galleries.
Ogasawara Clan Genealogy - Genealogical information of the descendants of the Ogasawara clan from 711 BC to the present.
Okinawa: The American Years, 1945-1972 - Chronology, history, photos, and more on post-war Okinawa.
Secret of Sakhalin Island (Karafuto) - Overview of history and discovery of Sakhalin Island (Karafuto), one of the territories still disputed between Japan and Russia.
The Imperial Family of Japan - Provides biographical information, pictures, genealogical tables, and legal documents on the current status of the imperial family.
Timeline of Japanese History - Brief outline of historical periods from the Jomon Period to the present.
Voice of Japan - provides new information on topics from modern Japanese history, such as WWII war crimes, the holocaust and Japanese policy, post-war reparations, comfort women, new history textbook movement