The links below and to the right may be of some interest to those looking for sites related to art, illustration, design, Japanese gardens and general reference.

Wikipedia: a very helpful encyclopedia

JAANUS is the on-line Dictionary of Japanese Architectural and Art Historical Terminology

Buddhist Corner is an excellent site for information on Buddhist dieties, Japanese Mythology and photos and links about these subjects. Assembled with loving care by my old friend and old Japan-hand Mark Schumacher. Highly recommended.

Crystalinks is an interesting Grab bag of information on all things occult, mixed with articles on science and culture, compiled by a Psychic named Ellie, a fellow Brooklynite, wouldn't you know.

AsiaSource is a good place for news related to Asia.

Spoon is a another good source for illustrators in Japan and a fine group of people. In Japanese only.

The Japan Illustrators Association is a relatively new association and I am a relatively new member. Some good illustrators.