101. Israelites Came To Ancient Japan Article written by Arimasa Kubo on the possible Jewish influences on the ancient Japanese religion and culture. http://www5.ocn.ne.jp/~magi9/isracame.htm

Israelites Came To Ancient Japan Many of the traditional ceremonies in Japan seem to indicate that the Lost Tribes of Israel came to ancient Japan. Arimasa Kubo Ark of the covenant of Israel (left) and "Omikoshi" ark of Japan (right) Dear friends in the world I am a Japanese Christian writer living in Japan. As I study the Bible, I began to realize that many traditional customs and ceremonies in Japan are very similar to the ones of ancient Israel. I considered that perhaps these rituals came from the religion and customs of the Jews and the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel who might have come to ancient Japan. The following sections are concerned with those Japanese traditions which possibly originated from the ancient Israelites. The reason why I exhibit these on the internet is to enable anyone interested in this subject, especially Jewish friends to become more interested, research it for yourself, and share your findings. The ancient kingdom of Israel, which consisted of 12 tribes, was in 933 B.C.E. divided into the southern kingdom of Judah and the northern kingdom of Israel. The 10 tribes out of 12 belonged to the northern kingdom and the rest to the southern kingdom. The descendants from the southern kingdom are called Jews. The people of the northern kingdom were exiled to Assyria in 722 B.C.E. and did not come back to Israel. They are called "the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel." They were scattered to the four corners of the earth. We find the descendants of the Israelites not only in the western world, but also in the eastern world especially along the Silk Road. The following peoples are thought by Jewish scholars to be the descendants of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel.

102. Astronomy Sites In Kyoto ancient Astronomy and Geomancy in Kyoto, japan. By Steve Renshaw and Saori Ihara http://www2.gol.com/users/stever/kyoto.htm

Ancient Astronomy and Geomancy in Kyoto, Japan By Steve Renshaw and Saori Ihara March, 1997 (Material Added January, 2001) Unless otherwise noted, all Photographs by Steve Renshaw One can quickly become overwhelmed by the large number of treasures related to Kyoto's historical past. Indeed, weeks can be spent in this ancient city absorbing history which dates back some 1000 years. Unfortunately, few relics or sites remain which highlight Kyoto's place as an astronomical center. However, the visitor can still get a sense of ancient Chinese "Astronomy" and Geomancy at work in the city's layout. A traveler who has become confused amidst what seem to be randomly meandering streets in most cities of Japan may be pleasantly surprised when setting foot in Kyoto. In this city, like Nara to the south, thoroughfares are laid out in (at least to "Western" eyes) a more familiar grid of north-south avenues and east-west streets. The reason for this pattern is, of course, due to the fact that both Kyoto and Nara were once the sites of huge palace complexes laid out in Classic Chinese Geomancy during Japan's first and rather lengthy exchange with Chinese and Korean "scholars". Grid of Heian Kyo. Only east-west street names remain in modern Kyoto, though one can get an idea of the original layout by noting the landmarks in areas denoted in English. (Adapted from

103. Archaeolink.com Archaeology, Anthropology, Social Studies, General Knowledge ancient Civilizations Pages Index history and culture of ancient civilizations; ancient history is increasingly seen as a valuable foundation for http://www.archaeolink.com/

The Amazing This place is designed to provide students and others interested in the fields of archaeology, anthropology, and ancient civilizations a one stop resource for homework help or other projects. While that is still the main theme of the site, it is now expanding into other realms and disciplines ranging from gardening to astronomy and much more. You will find numerous resources (currently over fifteen thousand and climbing ) divided by topic. best viewed with 600 x 800 resolution. Web archaeolink.com For your convenience, you may explore each section from its own index, found immediately below - - Or, to explore the whole website from one place, just scroll on down this page ( site map ) picking and choosing what you like. Archaeology Pages Index - General archaeological information plus archaeology by region era, and specialty plus much more. Anthropology Pages Index - General anthropology information; cultural, linguistic, early man, cyberanthropology; plus indigenous peoples; by tribe and region; peoples of Africa, Asia, South America, religious anthropology and more.

104. Ch'an Masters: Patriarchs And Other Great Zen Masters Of Ancient China Teachings of the great masters of sudden illumination in ancient China the forerunners of Zen in japan. http://www.selfdiscoveryportal.com/ChanMasters.htm

Guidance for going straight toward the highest objective of life. Click here for more information. Presented by Poetry in Motion Films. Portal home page PSI Group Meditation TAT ... Site Search The Teachings of Sudden Illumination By the CH'AN MASTERS in ancient China Seng-Ts'an: The Mind of Absolute Trust Hui-neng: The Platform Sutra Hui Hai: On Sudden Illumination Huang Po: The Transmission of Mind ... Bodhidharma , "Barbarian from the West" Other Ch'an Masters The Diamond Sutra , simplified Chinese Pronunciation Guide and Glossary of Special Terms Sanskrit Glossary and Pronunciation Guide Return to Self-Discovery Portal Bodhidharma is credited with bringing Gautama Buddha's teaching on sudden illumination from India to China circa 530 AD. Hui-neng identified him as the twenty-eighth patriarch or successor to the transmission of the dharma (teaching, law, way) descending from Gautama Buddha, and the first patriarch in China. After Bodhidharma came Hui K'o, who was succeeded by Seng-Ts'an, Tao-hsin, Hung-jen, and then Hui-neng. These six men are considered the Grand Masters or Patriarchs of Ch'an. By the time Hui-neng became enlightened, the

105. The Metropolitan Museum Of Art - Works Of Art: Asian Art The Met's collection of Asian art, consisting of paintings, prints, calligraphy, sculptures, metal works, and lacquers from ancient to modern China, japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia http://www.metmuseum.org/collections/department.asp?dep=6

106. ZX Empire A European wholesaler and retailer specializing in the Neo Retro from japan and the USA, including a variety of Accessories, Watches, Temporary Tattoos, and deluxe Kits in the Neo- ancient tradition of Henna. Based in Amsterdam. http://www.zxempire.com/

107. PiLiPiLi Miniatures Homepage Manufacturer of resin figures where subjects are historical, wild west and ancient japan. Belgium. http://www.pilipili-miniatures.com/

108. The Official I.J. Parker Web Site Information about the author's novels, stories and characters, as well as background on ancient japan. http://www.ijparker.com/

"Now comes the first Sugawara Akitada novel, a rousing, whip-fast story of political intrigue and adventure in eleventh-century Japan... told with a sure hand and a sharp sense of humor." NEW! BOOKLIST ( Review of DRAGON SCROLL “Parker manages the impressive feat of presenting a classic whodunit in an exotic and unfamiliar setting.” NEW! PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ( Review of DRAGON SCROLL "Parker has created a wonderful protagonist in Akitada, who, bound by tradition, finds himself in conflict with his benevolent nature. Her ancillary characters... are as vividly drawn." BOSTON GLOBE ( Review of HELL SCREEN "Akitada is as rich a character as Robert Van Gulik’s intriguing detective, Judge Dee,” CONTRA COSTA TIMES (Review of RASHOMON GATE) “A terrific read – complex, detailed, and engrossing.” DALLAS MORNING NEWS (Review of RASHOMON GATE) "The Hell Screen, by I. J. Parker - Eleventh-century Japanese sleuth Akitada faces family turmoil and multiple mysteries in a richly appointed historical yarn. "

109. A Guide To Kamakura Guide to the ancient capital of japan with old temples and shrines, accessible in one hour from Tokyo. http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~QM9T-KNDU/

Last updated: June 12, 2005) The ancient capital of Japan replete with old temples and shrines accessible in one hour by train from Tokyo Station Introduction Access Guide History Buddhism Shintoism ... Weather Ofuna Station Jorakuji Kita-Kamakura Station Ofuna Kan'non Chojuji Ryuhoji Engakuji ... Tokeiji Northwest of Kamakura Station Northeast of Kamakura Station Eishoji Daigyoji Jokomyoji Egara Tenjin Shrine ... Zuisenji Southwest of Kamakura Station Southeast of Kamakura Station Amanawa Jinja Shrine Ankokuronji Gokurakuji An-yo-in ... Mail Notes: To avoid confusion, all personal names appearing in the text are shown, regardless of era, in order of given names first, family names last. Japanese do not have middle names. Important Cultural Assets (ICAs) are those that are designated by the national government unless otherwise specified. Installed May 5, 2002

110. Joseph Wu Origami Origami is the Japanese name for the art of paper folding. However, it has now become a Origami A Brief history of the ancient Art of Paperfolding http://www.origami.as/Info/history.php

home articles Origami: A Brief History of the Ancient Art of Paperfolding No one really knows when and where origami was invented. Some origami historians argue that since the invention of paper is credited to Ts'ai Lun of China in A.D. 105, paper folding must have been invented soon after. Paper was then introduced to Japan in the late sixth century by Buddhist monks, and paper folding was brought along with it. In Japan, paper was considered an expensive commodity, and it was used in many aspects of Japanese life, most notably in architecture. Certain origami models were incorporated into religious (Shinto) ceremonies. In fact, the word for paper, kami , is a homonym for the word for spirit or god. The designs associated with Shintoist ceremony have remained unchanged over the centuries. However, since there are no known Chinese records of paper folding, and since the oldest Japanese records date only to the 18th century, other historians claim that origami is definitely a Japanese invention. Regardless of its ultimate origin, Japan is recognized as the country that most fully developed the traditional art of origami. The Japanese transmitted their designs via an oral tradition, with the recreational designs being passed from mother to daughter. Because nothing was ever written down, only the simplest designs were kept. The first written instructions appeared in AD 1797 with the publication of the

111. URI Kids :: World Religions Short introduction to the beliefs and rituals of this ancient religion from japan. http://www.uri.org/kids/other_shin.htm

s Shintoism What does Shinto mean? What do its followers believe? Shinto means the way of the gods. Shintoism is an Ancient religion of Japan. It started at least as long ago as 1000 B.C.E. but is still practiced today by at least five million people. The followers of Shintoism believe that spiritual powers exist in the natural world. They believe that "spirits" called kami live in natural places such as in animals, plants, stones, mountains, rivers, people and even the dead. Where do Shinto followers worship? Shinto places of worship are called shrines and are usually found in beautiful natural settings. The shrine contains an Inner Hall which is only entered by Shinto priests since it is believed kami are present. Shinto priests can be either male or female. Purity is important to Shinto followers and therefore they rinse their mouths and wash their hands and hang up wooden tablets with prayers on them before entering the prayer hall. Once inside, the kami is summoned with a bell and offered rice or money. After which the worshiper bows twice and claps twice to welcome the kami then bows again. Shinto shrines are marked by a special archway called a torii. This archway is believed to separate the sacred world of the shrine from the world outside. There are about 80,000 shrines all over Japan. Each shrine has a yearly festival in which people pay their respects to the kami and celebrate with food and drink.

112. Kaleidoscope**free Clip Arts Features clip art with a theme of ancient japan that anyone can use. http://park19.wakwak.com/~kaleido/index-e2.html

Japanese Index W e l c o m e to C l i p a r t s o f a n c i e n t J a p a n INDEX Theme Umeblossom 6 page Kabuto 2 page Tsuba 1 page Shop signs 1 page Japanese tradition 11 page Background 3 page Line 1 page treasure box 1 page Japanese pattern 3 page Seal impression 3 page from Kaleido Graphics * It's mean transparent background. HOME

113. Odd Japanology Includes quizzes about japan as well as lists of japanese heroes and heroines, from ancient gods to Nomo and Ichiro. http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~NW6E-MTMR/japan/japan_e.htm

Quizzes on Japan What degree are you pro-Japanese? Decchi course (Level of fundamental) Rounin course (Level of friend) Sennin course (Level of soul) How many Japanese do you know? Index of hero/ines Fictional hero/ine Historical hero/ine Ancient times - Heian period ... Contemporary hero/ine mail to author

114. CNN.com - Ancient Rites For Japan's Royal Newborn - December 1, 2001 CNN http://cnn.com/2001/WORLD/asiapcf/east/12/01/japan.rites/index.html

MAIN PAGE WORLD U.S. WEATHER ... ABOUT US/HELP CNN TV what's on show transcripts CNN Headline News CNN International EDITIONS CNN.com Asia CNN.com Europe CNNenEspanol.com CNNArabic.com ... set your edition Languages Spanish Portuguese German Italian Korean Arabic Japanese Time, Inc. Time.com People Fortune EW InStyle Business 2.0 Ancient rites for Japan's royal newborn Proud parents: Japan's royals are keen followers of tradition TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) Japan's newest royal, a girl born to Crown Princess Masako on Saturday, got her first taste of the life of ritual and official duties that lie ahead when the emperor presented the infant with a ceremonial samurai sword. Below is a list of some of the main ceremonies that lie ahead. DAY OF BIRTH: The emperor presents the baby with a ceremonial samurai sword made by one of Japan's most famous swordsmiths. As a girl, she also gets a hakama, a ceremonial skirt that was once part of traditional court dress for women. SEVENTH DAY: The baby is ritually bathed in a cedar tub by a courtier while auspicious texts, written in classic Chinese literary style and wishing the baby good health and fortune, are read aloud and other courtiers pluck wooden bows to ward off evil spirits. On the same day, a courtier goes to the Crown Prince's palace and informs him what name has been chosen for the baby by the Emperor, whose duty it is to choose the names for his eldest son's children. The baby's birth and name are then formally announced at three Shinto shrines on the imperial palace grounds.

115. Catastrophism: Man, Myth And Mayhem In Ancient History And The Sciences According to traditional Japanese history, the present imperial dynasty came into A JAPANESE PRESENCE IN ancient MEXICO? Science Frontiers ONLINE No. http://www.catastrophism.com/intro/search.cgi?zoom_query=Japanese

116. Yoshio Kurahashi As a solo player, he is schooled in the ancient zen Buddhist 'honkyoku' solo music, which originated in the temples of old japan as long ago as 700 years. Biography, schedule, recordings. http://mujuan.home.mindspring.com/

Home l Schedule l Biography ... Ichijo Kobayashi Y oshio Kurahashi is one of Japan's great Master Shakuhachi flute players. He has been with this beautiful and evocative bamboo instrument for more than 40 years. His father, also a famous shakuhachi player, was his first teacher as a young boy and Kurahashi-sensei eventually became head of his father's dojo: Mujuan dojo. In a career spanning 30 years, Yoshio Kurahashi has garnered esteem and accolades from the four corners of the traditional Japanese music world. He is recognised both in Japan and in many countries abroad as a genteel ambassador of shakuhachi and Japanese hogaku traditional music in general. He regularly performs at major concert venues in the USA and his travels and teaching take him all over the world, as far as Israel, Malaysia, China, Thailand, Singapore and Canada. His recordings have won awards and he has appeared often on television in Japan. As a solo player, Yoshio Kurahashi is deeply schooled in the ancient zen Buddhist 'honkyoku' solo music, which originated in the temples of old Japan as long ago as 700 years. His repertoire includes the classical ensemble music of the Edo period and newly written pieces for shakuhachi and other instruments such as Chinese pipa. He has also premiered and showcased some of the most exciting music written for shakuhachi this century. Kurahashi regularly travels outside of Japan, actively promoting shakuhachi and teaching students of many nationalities around the world.

117. Gardening History Timeline:  From Ancient Times To The 20th Century       The history of Gardening A Timeline From ancient Times to 1600. 35000 BCE (BCE = Before the Common Era or Japanese gardening aesthetics and history. http://www.gardendigest.com/timegl.htm

The History of Gardening: A Timeline From Ancient Times to the Twentieth Century Noteworthy Gardens, Events, Persons, Publications, and Facts in the History of Gardening References and Web Links Organized by Time Periods Some Information about Agriculture, Farming, Culinary Arts, Botany, Horticulture, Technology, Arts and Crafts Compiled by Michael P. Garofalo January 1, 2003 From Ancient Times to 1600 The Seventeenth Century: 1600 - 1699 The Eighteenth Century: 1701 - 1799 The Nineteenth Century: 1800 - 1899 ... Do You Want to Read this Document in Another Language? The History of Gardening: A Timeline From Ancient Times to 1600 35,000 BCE (BCE = Before the Common Era or Christian-Roman Era) Evidence from archeological sites (tools, corprolites) indicates that Homo Sapiens at the end of the Paleolithic period had knowledge of many plants dervied from food gathering techniques. Different kids of fruits, nuts, and roots were only gathered , not cultivated. 15,000 BCE "The history of the origin of human civilizations and agriculture is, of course, much older than the documentation in the form of pyramids, inscriptions and bas-reliefs or tombs can tell us. A close acquaintance with cultivated plants and with the multitude of types and their differentiation into geographical groups as well as their frequently sharp physiological isolation from each other compel us to refer the very origin of cultivated plants to such remote epochs, where periods of 5-10,000 years such as concern archeologists represent but a brief moment."

118. CNN - The Soothing Scents Of 'Kohdoh' -- Japan's Ancient Incense Ritual - Januar CNN http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9901/08/japan.incense/index.html

MAIN PAGE WORLD ASIANOW U.S. ... news quiz CNN WEB SITES: TIME INC. SITES: Go To ... Time.com People Money Fortune EW MORE SERVICES: video on demand video archive audio on demand news email services ... pagenet DISCUSSION: message boards chat feedback SITE GUIDES: help contents search FASTER ACCESS: europe japan WEB SERVICES: The soothing scents of 'Kohdoh' Japan's ancient incense ritual A Japanese woman holds incense during a traditional ceremony January 8, 1999 Web posted at: 8:22 p.m. EST (0122 GMT) (CNN) A new interest in the ancient traditions of Japan has smoked up some long-treasured aromas. The Kohdoh, or incense ceremony, older than the well-known tea ceremony, has survived 13 centuries to regain popularity in a generation looking to the past. Once common among aristocracy, the tradition started to dwindle in the 17th century. Today only about 10,000 people participate in the slow and silent burning ritual. But one of Japan's most respected incense and tea ceremony masters, Shugen Hachiya, says the practice has been rejuvenated by an overall revival in Japanese culture. Each year, about 500 women and men of high society attend a grand ceremony at Hachiya's home in

119. Persecution Of Christians: Information From Answers.com Gregory of Tours glosses the persecutions in his history of the Franks written The New Catholic Encyclopedia notes that ancient, medieval and early http://www.answers.com/topic/persecution-of-christians

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping persecution of Christians Wikipedia persecution of Christians The neutrality of this article is disputed Please see the relevant discussion on the talk page Christians have sometimes experienced persecution during the history of Christianity . Persecution may refer to unwarranted arrest, imprisonment, beating, torture, or execution. It also may refer to the confiscation or destruction of property, or incitement to hate Christians. Persecutions in the New Testament The New Testament reports that the earliest Christians suffered persecution at the hands of the Jewish leadership of the day, commencing with Jesus himself. It also reports the beginning of persecutions by the Romans. Persecutions by "the" Jews According to NT accounts, Judas Iscariot was paid by the priesthood and officers of the Temple to lead them to Jesus when he was alone and away from the crowds ( Luke 22:4-6). He was then arrested (Luke 22:54) and taken before the

120. The Japan Times Online From the japan Times, researchers have found what they believe is a tigerheaded, human figure on the eastern wall of Nara Prefecture's Kitora tomb. http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/getarticle.pl5?nn20020122a7.htm

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