Videos

A short video exploring how gender roles and women were portrayed during Medieval Japan and compared to more ancient and contemporary methods. Researched and drawn by Ross Ranger; Inter-cultural Communication project at UEA

The creation story of Japan illustrated with Japanese Art. This video describes the birth of the gods Izanagi, Izamani, Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Takehaya Susanoo, and why the emperor is believed to be divine.

Practiced by nearly 80% of the population, Shinto is the largest religion in Japan. This video explains the religious practices of Shinto and its ancient roots. Written by: Jennie Butler Edited by: Alex Esteves Produced by: Cailyn Bradley...

The story of the vengeful ghosts of the Heike Clan (Heike Ichizoku no Onryo) is told.

This video describes the reign of Prince Shotoku during Japan's Golden Age, and his influence in spreading Buddhism in Japan, followed by China.

John Green describes the Heian period in Japan, lasting from 794CE to 1185CE. The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu was the classic piece of literature of the day, detailing the elite, aristocratic culture of the Heian period.

This short lecture discusses about two of the most famous works of literature in Japanese history, both written by court women during the Heian period (794-1185CE): Murasaki Shikibu’s "The Tale of Genji" and Sei Shonagon’s "The Pillow Book"...

The art of Neolithic Jomon and the Protohistoric Yayoi and Kofun periods of Japan.

The Impact of China and Buddhism on Japanese art during the Asuka and Nara Periods.

In this fifth segment from Dr. David Neiman's lecture series, "The Church and The Jews", Dr. Neiman traces the spread of the Jewish diaspora communities across Asia.