Arts of Japan Documentarie‪s‬ Asian Art Museum

An introduction to Shinto, Japan's earliest religion.

Japan's warlords built fortresses during the constant civil warfare from 1300 to 1600. These castles housed the local government, had many defensive devices, and impressed rivals with their scale and their lord's ability to have them built and maintained.

Learn about the construction of the Japanese tearoom at the Asian Art Museum.

An introduction to Zen, a form of Buddhism that emphasizes seeking one's own Buddha nature through meditation.

Explore Nara, Japan's ancient Buddhist art and architecture.

Learn about the famous samurai war tale, the Tale of the Heike.