Related Links

These are places on the internet that we go for inspiration, for information, and for things as down to earth as wonderful art products.

My Most Commonly Visited Sites

Jeffrey's Japanese<->English Dictionary - An on-line Japanese/English Dictionary
Chinese Characters - Etymology of Chinese Characters and Chinese Dictionary
Comprehensive Guide to Baby Names - Excellent site for the meanings of given names
AsianNet - A portal site for the Arts and Culture of Asia

Japanese Language Reference

Jeffrey's Japanese<->English Dictionary Server - An on-line Japanese/English Dictionary
Chinese Characters - Entomology of Chinese Characters and Chinese Dictionary
Japanese Reader for those without Japanese fonts - The name says it all

Rare or Used Book Sources

Boston Book Company (USA) - Our searchable database of over 16,000 rare books features British and American literature; East Asia; Japanese illustrated books; literary sets
Antiquarian Book Network (England) - A premier service for finding antiquarian books and information about the trade.
Cheng & Tsui On-line (USA) - Specializes in books on Eastern languages
Asian Rare Books (USA) - Most offerings are off-line, though the on-line selection is very good

Japan Reference

Japanese Text Initiative (has complete text and translation of the Kokin Wakashu, etc.)

Japanese Art History - Duke University East Asian Collection: Japanese Studies Resources
Japanese Studies Resources - Duke University - Great source of information on Japan

Atlanta Japan Web Town
GUIDE TO JAPAN: Traditional Japan Search
Japanese Friendship Garden - The Japanese Friendship Garden has roots in the 1915 World Exposition.
The Web Kanzaki - This site provides information on Japan and its journalism with substantial links. Also you can enjoy Japanese traditional art information, Calligraphy, Instant-homepage maker and much more.

Japan Collectibles

Absolute Japan - Japanese Dolls and other Japanese Fine Crafts
Cherry Blossom Gardens & Gifts - Japanese gifts, clothing, home decor & garden ornaments featuring; rain chains, lanterns, kimono, fountains, paper lanterns & cranes.
Japanese and Asian Merchandise - Nichi Bei Bussan - Japanese and Asian merchandise: Martial arts equipment, Japanese fabrics, kimonos, happi coats, yukatas, ethnic t-shirts, books, tatami zori, tabi, origami, bunka, temari, and much more.

Japanese Paper (Washi)

Aiko's Art Materials Import, Inc.
3347 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
TEL: (773) 404-5600

Kozo Arts
1969 A Union Street
San Francisco CA 94123
Tel: 415-351-2114

The Japanese Paper Place
887 Queen St W
Toronto Ontario, Canada M6J 1G5
TEL: (416) 703-0089
FAX: (416) 703-0163

thePAPERweb
c/o True Blue Art
100 Charlotte Street
Asheville, NC 28801
TEL: (828) 251-0028
FAX: (828) 251-0306

Paper Connection International
166 Doyle Ave.
Providence, RI 02906-1645
TEL (401) 454-1436
TOLL Free (within the US) 877-434-1234
FAX: (401) 331-4070

Japanese type mounting (Urauchi)

Hideaki Hayashi
6733 N. Nokomis
Lincolnwood, IL
(847) 329-0848

Art Supply

Lee S. McDonald, Inc.
P.O. Box 264
Charlestown, MA 02129
TEL: (617) 242-2505
FAX: (617) 242-8825

Twinrocker, Inc.
Handmade Paper & Papermaking Supply
POB 413, Brookston, IN 47923
TEL: (317) 563-3119

Organizations

Callig Website - Resources for Western Calligraphy

Artists

Arts Unique - A wonderful gallery of visiting artists and the Chinese paintings of June Greene.
China The Beautiful - Chinese Art and Calligraphy
Fred Nichols Studio

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