1. “A lineage all but forgotton: the Yushinkan dojo.” Kenshi 24/7. Online. [http://kenshi247.net/blog/2011/01/06/a-lineage-all-but-forgotton-the-yushinkan-dojo/]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

One of the better articles I have found. Gives an extensive record o the Yushinkan dojo, explaining the history and lineage of the dojo. Also has great pictures from the past and present.

 

2. “Castles” japan-guide.com. Online. [http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2296.html]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

Though this page does not specifically cover the Imperial Palace, the article has great information about how the castles in Japan are typically built along with a brief history.

 

3. “Ceremony of the Utakai Hajime,” The Imperial Household Agency. Online. [http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/e-culture/utakai.html]. Retrieved 19/12/2014.

This article discusses the New Year Poetry Reading that is done every year at the Imperial Palace. The article also goes into length about the history of New Year Poetry Readings.

 

4. “Edo Castle” Jcastle. Online. [http://www.jcastle.info/castle/profile/35-Edo-Castle]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

Gives an extensive history of the Edo Castle, describing how it has changed over to years to eventually be the site of the Imperial Palace.

 

5. “Flower Calendar.” The Imperial Household Agency. Online. [http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/e- event/hanadayori-cal.html]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

Great for explaining in detail the different flora that populate the Imperial Gardens.

 

6. Fukada, Takahiro. “Imperial Palace resides in otherworldly expanse,” The Japan Times. 20/01/2009. Online. [http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2010/01/20/news/imperial-palace-resides-in- otherworldly-expanse/#.VJcY2l4AGA]. Retrieved 19/12/2014.

This article is great because it gives an overview of the Imperial Palace. It goes into detail about the worth, size, and history of the grounds.

 

7. “Fukiage Garden.” Gardenvisit. Online. [http://www.gardenvisit.com/book/landscape_gardening_in_japan_1912/chapter1_history/fukiage_garden]. Retrieved 19/12/2014.

This quick article, which is an excerpt from a book, briefly discusses the Fukiage Garden, both in layout and history.

 

8. “The Imperial Family's Mysterious Treasure.” Tofugu. Online. [http://www.tofugu.com/2013/01/18/the-imperial-familys-mysterious-treasure/]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

Though not written in a professional style, and at times more of an opinion column, the article does give some interesting insights into the Imperial Regalia of Japan which are gathered at the Imperial Palace when a new Emperor is crowned.

 

9. “Imperial Palace: A Secret Garden.” Travelience. 25/08/13. Online. [http://www.travelience.com/blog/imperial-palace-a-secret-garden/]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

This article has a nice picture from the Fukiage Garden. The article also discusses some of the events held on the Imperial Palace grounds as well as important dates such as the New Year Poetry Reading or the Emperor’s birthday.

 

10. “Imperial Palace: Long Live the Trip.” Travelience. 21/08/2013. Online. [http://www.travelience.com/blog/imperial-palace-long-live-the-trip/]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

Good resource for giving details and history of the different sections of the Imperial Palace grounds.

 

11. “Kitanomaru Park.” Tokyo Metro. Online. [http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/attractions/kitanomaru_park/index.html]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

Gives a brief history of the Kitanomaru Park along with sites to see there and the types of trees that are there.

 

12. “Kokyo Gaien National Garden” Ministry of the Environment. Online. [http://www.env.go.jp/garden/kokyogaien/english/]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

Article describes the garden in what comprises it, the size, and some history.

 

13. Marks, Shannon. “Facts on the Imperial Palace.” USA Today. Online. [http://traveltips.usatoday.com/imperial-palace-9888.html]. Retrieved 19/12/2014.

This article briefly covers facts over the Imperial Palace, some of the history behind it, as well as the gardens. Not a great article, but a few of the blurbs are useful.

 

14. “Nippon Budokan.” Virtual Japan. Online. [http://www.virtualjapan.com/wiki/Nippon_Budokan]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

Describes the size, dimensions, events, and history that has taken place at Nippon Budokan.

 

15. “Statue of Kusunoki Masashige.” Eventseeker. Online. [http://eventseeker.com/venue/726092- statue-of-kusunoki-masashige-tokyo]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

Has several pictures of the Kusunoki Masashige statue along with a brief history of the warrior himself.

 

16. “The Imperial Palace.” The Imperial Household Agency. Online. [http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/e- about/shisetsu/kokyo.html]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

Gives some history of the Imperial Palace. The article really exceeds at giving indepth information about different sections of the Imperial Palace grounds.

 

17. “Three Palace Sanctuaries.” Triposo. Online. [https://www.triposo.com/poi/T__ee92337fae08]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

Though short, and not very detailed, the article discusses in short each of the three sanctuaries.

 

18. “Tokyo Imperial Palace.” Famous Wonders. Online. [http://famouswonders.com/tokyo-imperial- palace/]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

Article gives a brief overview of the Imperial Palace grounds as well as some of the history. Though short some of the information is insightful.

 

19. “Tokyo Imperial Palace Ninomaru Gardens.” Real Japanese Gardens. Online. [http://www.japanesegardens.jp/gardens/secret/000082.php]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

While the article is not especially great, it does give a few facts about the Ninomaru Gardens and their history.

 

20. “Walking Around the Imperial Palace.” Tokyo Past and Present. Online. [http://web-j apan.org/tokyo/know/imperial_palace/imp0.html]. Retrieved 20/12/2014.

Has five different sections that each explain architecture, history, or events that pertain to the Imperial Palace grounds. Overall a really good resource.