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Japanese Information, Culture & History.

There are a lot of links that could have gone in this category as well, such as links to Japanese names, samurai, and blood type. Those links can be found elsewhere in more specific categories. The ones included here are far more generalized, and focus mainly on culture and history.
 
 
Title: Japan, My Japan! A Guide to Japan

 
Title: Japan Guide.com

 
Title: Japan for the Uninvited
Notes: Collection of articles on Japanese culture, food, history, etc.
 
Title: The Ainu Museum
Notes: An online database of the Ainu people of northern Japan. Very informative.
 
Title: Washington State University - Ancient Japan
Notes: A historical overview timeline of Ancient Japan.
 
Title: Washington State University - Feudal Japan
Notes: A historical overview timeline of the Feudal Era in Japan.