History and art of Asuka, the first Japanese capital (7th century). Virtual museum containing both text and photos.

Ancient Japan Haiku history and chronology.

Includes 3 diaries written by women aristocracy, created around 1000 AD.

Includes brief overviews of each period of Japanese literature from ancient times to present.

Temple complex in Nara, Japan includes the largest wooden building in the world. View the Great Buddha housed inside and learn about the complex's history.

A kids' information site from the Nagano Olympics, has basic information on the establishment and use of roads from c. 700.

Includes origins, history, and glossary of place names.