Websites for background information

• General Information
• Performing Arts (JGuide)-- Good informational website from Stanford University about different aspects of performing arts in Japan
• Japanese Music
• Traditional Arts (Stockton's Links to Japan)-- A number of links, particularly for musical arts
• Traditional Music Internet Links-- Annotated list of many different aspects of Japanese music.  From the National Clearinghouse for US-Japan Studies.
• Traditional Japanese Music (includes virtual koto)-- From Kids Web Japan
• Taiko-- From Kids Web Japan
• Enka (Japanese popular folk/blues/country music)
• Japanese Dance
• Bon Odori (folk dancing)-- Overview of O-bon dancing
• Japanese Dance-- From Kids Web Japan
• Kagura-- From Kids Web Japan
• Japanese Theater
• Noh-- From Kids Web Japan
• Noh-- More comprehensive background, by the Japan Arts Council
• Noh Mask Effect-- Interesting look at how a single mask can convey multiple expressions
• Ogano Kid's Kabuki-- From Kids Web Japan
• Shochiku Kabuki Pavilion-- Interactive, comprehensive site
• Introduction to Bunraku (Puppet Theater)-- Comprehensive site from the Japan Arts Council

Sample activities planned for Ohanashi festival:

• Listen to samples of Japanese music
• Learn a Japanese folk dance (space permitting)
• Watch video of Japanese theater, music, and dance
• Display: music, books, posters

Contact person: Stacy Brinkman