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	a-a Encyclopedia Index
		Nijo can refer to: Emperor Nijō, emperor of Japan.
		Nijo, (Kyoto), one of main streets in K...
		The Nijō family (二条家; -ke) was one of the five regent houses (go-sekke).
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/n/nihoa-nijvel_gang.html (1121 words)

	Gender Roles in Churchill's Top Girls
		Nijo, an Emporer's courtesan, is able to be successful as a woman, but only by selling, and thus essentially relinquishing, her sexuality.
		Nijo’s attacking her Emperor (27) is likely to have caused the emperor to restrict significantly the liberty of his concubines, the liberty that Nijo enjoyed.
		The play's question of women balancing their lives in social, business, and family arenas is less important than the issue of to what extent feminism is advancing women as a whole, and to what extent certain individual women are gaining success at the expense of future generations.
	www.innogize.com /papers/topgirls.html (1747 words)

	Nijyo Palace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Nijo palace, which was the base of Kyoto of the Tokugawa Shogunate, was built in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, as a place for the Tokugawa-ke family to stay in Kyoto.
		Nijo palace was built from 1601 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, and is the representative architecture of the Momoyama era.
		From today's Nijo Palace, which white walls reflect on the surface of the moat's water, the Kara-mon gate and the Ni no Maru palace are designated as national treasures.
	library.thinkquest.org /29295/Nijo-jo.htm (368 words)

	Nijo
		Born to a family with a reputation for literary ability, Nijo was raised in the Japanese imperial court where her father and grandfather held important positions.
		Nijo had at least two lovers besides the retired emperor; in general, this didn't bother GoFukakusa, who appears to have enjoyed the role of voyeur as much or more than that of lover.
		Nijo's story then jumps to 1289 (some material may be missing from her book), by which time she was already a Buddhist nun: comparatively poor, but making pilgrimages throughout the country, thinking about her past and writing down her thoughts about what she saw and the people she met.
	home.infionline.net /~ddisse/nijo.html (2793 words)

	Nijojo,Nijojinya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Nijo castle was completed by the third Tokugawa shogun Iemitsu, and remained the official Kyoto residence for the Tokugawa shoguns until the Meiji Restoration.
		In 1867 Nijo castle was presented to the imperial family and its name was changed to Ninomaru palace.
		In 1939 the Imperial family donated Ninomaru palace to the city of Kyoto and it was opened to the public.
	www.ninpo.org /scenery/nijo.htm (336 words)

	Nijo Jo - The Famous Castle of Kyoto - Japanese Culture
		While Nijo Jo is referred to as a castle, it actually served as the Shogun's residence and has nothing in common with other castles in Japan.
		If you can visit Nijo Jo, please take time to study the intricate carvings of the archway which was influenced by the popular Chinese design of the times.
		When Nijo Jo was occupied by the Shogun, ninja were scattered throughout the garden posing as gardeners.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art21568.asp (556 words)

	Five regent houses - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sekke, the Five regent houses (五摂家; go-seike or go-sekke) is a collective term for those five families of Fujiwara clan, who were regarded entitled to the position of Sekkan in Imperial Court of Kyoto, Japan, and monopolized the position between 12th and 19th century.
		The five houses (or families) are Konoe, Takatsukasa, Kujo, Ichijo (一条家; -ke) and Nijo (二条家; -ke).
		Thus, with the exception of Tokugawa Masako, wife of the Emperor Mizunoo, all Empresses of that long period were of the clans that formed the Sekke or from branches of the imperial family itself.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nijo_family (255 words)

	Nijo Castle, Kyoto
		Though the castle was used to plan strategy sessions for the winter and summer seiges of Osaka Castle in 1614 and 1615 in which the Toyotomi family was destroyed, the primary purpose of the castle was as a symbol of power to both allies and enemies.
		In September 1626 the emperor Goyozei was scheduled to visit Nijo, an act that would affirm the power and authority of the Shogunate, therefore the castle had to be prepared for the official visit.
		Looking at the design of Nijo Castle one may come to the conclusion that either Tokugawa Ieyasu was extremely cautious, planning for an attack at anytime (quite possible in his day) or he was simply paranoid.
	www.yamasa.org /japan/english/destinations/kyoto/nijo.html (2281 words)

	Eiko Nijo 1/4 \| Asian American Personalities \| GoldSea
		Once-destitute Kyoto native Eiko Nijo is thriving in the cutthroat LA model market.
		Eiko Nijo is one model with the statuesque proportions, memorable face and the staying power to help right the imbalance in the fresh-face trade.
		One sign of Nijo's success in achieving a salable look--she was recently chosen to appear on the cover and fashion pages of Face, Issue 15.
	goldsea.com /Personalities2/Nijoeiko/nijoeiko.html (440 words)

	Ritsumeikan Vol. 2 Issue 4, Back Cover
		Nijo Castle was originally built in 1603 to be the official Kyoto Residence of the first Tokugawa Shogun, Ieyasu.
		Literally gjust around the cornerh from Nijo Castle, just to the south-east of JR Nijo Station on what used to be Suzaku-Oji, the former main thoroughfare of the old Heian capital that is now Kyoto, one can find the latest addition to the Ritsumeikan Academy: Ritsumeikan University Suzaku Campus.
		With the establishment of this new foothold, Ritsumeikan intends to further the development of the entire academy and continue to contribute to the social development and regional prominence of Kyoto as a university city.
	www.ritsumei.ac.jp /eng/newsletter/fall2006/page16.shtml (301 words)

	nijo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		When the shogun was not in Kyoto, Nijo Castle would be left with a garrison of loyal troops.
		Lavishly decorated, Nijo Castle in its day served as a symbol of the power and the authority of the Tokugawa military government.
		The interior design, incorporating bold forms of pines and a lavish use of gold and lacquer, was intended to overwhelm visiting feudal lords.
	www.thesparksfile.com /nijo.html (579 words)

	Movies.com: Marketplace
		Lady Nijo is brought into court at age 14 on the wishes of the emperor, who essentially makes her a concubine.
		Nijo, which is not even the lady's name but is a designation of where she lives, tells us of affairs, of being in and out of favor in court only in oblique comments.
		Eventually, Nijo is mysteriously banned from court (she protests she does not know why, but we certainly can guess who is behind it all) and she becomes a Buddhist nun.
	movies.go.com /marketplace/details?asin=0804709300 (509 words)

	Shelly's Japan Trip / 1qnijocastle.jpg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The castle was originally built in 1603 to be the official Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa Shogun Ieyasu, and it was completed in 1626 by the third Shogun Iemitsu, who transferred some structures from Fushimi Castle, built in the Momoyama Period (1573-1614).
		Consequently, lavished decorated Nijo Castle is representative of the height of Mamoyama architecture.
		In 1884 it was renamed Nijo Detached Palace and in 1939 donated to the City of Kyoto renamed Nijo Castle (nijo-jo) and opened to the public.
	www.mosquitonet.com /~curtis/shellyjapanpictures/pages/nijocastle.htm (222 words)

	Church of the Atonement - Kurdish Homestead Project (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		June 22 Nijo was confirmed today when the Bishop (in a ceremony much as it was 2000 years ago) placed his hands on Nijo's head and welcomed him into the church.
		Nijo’s brother Hasan was shot during an argument in the village.
		Nijo talked with Father Johnson about how to handle the keen interest in Christian thought and using the prayer book given to him at his confirmation, he has introduced some 40 youngsters and mom's and dad's to his new faith.
	www.churchoftheatonement.org /kurdishProject.asp (1676 words)

	Nijo Castle, Newark 94560 - Restaurant Reviews - jatbar
		The dinner experience at Nijo Castle will be remembered for awhile.
		Nijo Castle food is about a 9...I mean whenever you mix seafood with garlic butter, oil, salt, pepper, and more butter, you cant go wrong.
		There a lot of good places in the bay area (though few are better at Teppan) and Nijo has dropped a rung from the glory days.
	www.jatbar.com /reviews/Newark/Nijo_Castle.asp (690 words)

	Lady Nijo Summary
		Reviving the family's waning artistic reputation, in fact, appears to be one of the motives behind the creation of the work.
		Lady Nijo is a historical figure from the 11th century.
		At the age of 14 she was given by her father to the Emperor of Japan to become Emperor's concubine.
	www.bookrags.com /Lady_Nijo (1255 words)

	Soke: Historical Incarnations of a Title and its Entitlements
		Those families maintained their hereditary monopolies through the protection and patronage of local nobles or of the court.
		The legitimate possessors of that exclusive lore, both the main family itself as a multi-generational entity, and the individual current head of the family were called the soke.
		Today one could argue that the historical differences between the heirs of Tokugawa-period family lineages which operated as commercial guilds (with the natori system) and the heirs of localized teaching lineages such as those associated with martial traditions are less significant than their modern similarities.
	www.koryubooks.com /library/wbodiford1.html (3296 words)

	Ancient Japan - 5
		He destroyed the Yamana family in 1391, and, in uniting the Northern and Southern courts, attacked and destroyed the great shugo Ouchi Yoshihiro, thus gaining control of the Inland Sea.
		In the 16th century actual power devolved into the hands of their retainers, the Miyoshi family (1558-65), until it was finally usurped by their own retainers, the Matsunaga family (1565-68).
		The Muromachi shogunal family (the Ashikaga) gave special protection to followers of the priest Muso Soseki of this sect, which flourished in the Gozan monasteries (the five most important Zen monasteries) in Kyoto.
	www.crystalinks.com /japan5.html (4268 words)

	Japan 3 Photographs: Kyoto Area
		At Nijo Castle, a bridge spans the moat to meet a gatehouse.
		Nijo Castle gate abutted by medieval stonework and a stunning garden of simplicity.
		Nijo Castle's Ninomaru Palace, which consists of five inner buildings that led visitors ever deeper into the Shogun's domain, the final building being his private residence.
	www.danhagerman.com /JapanPhoto3.htm (1755 words)

	Nijo Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Originally built between 1601 and 1603 under the supervision of Itakura Katsushige, Nijo Castle epitomized the political and military power of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
		While none of the castles in Japanese history can boast of being completely fortified structures, Nijo was considered to be particularly unfortified.
		Ornately decorated by the Kano family, the principal structure was made up of 33 rooms and was located on the eastern edge of a 70 acre compound.
	www.columbia.edu /itc/ealac/V3613/kyoto/frames/aut_nijo.htm (216 words)

	Merry Christmas
		Founded in the 8th Century by the Fujiwara family, the shrine was rebuilt every 20 years according to Shinto tradition.
		The quiet solitude of birds and cicadas beneath the pines is disturbed only by the continuous ringing tones of chain saws and pneumatic drills as the Fujiwara family continues their centuries long tradition.
		Laura's family was oddly surprised to discover that the Japanese eat wonderful food.
	www.nuthatch.com /card (507 words)

	Castles
		As peacetime prevailed, castles became the symbol of the administrative center of the community and less of a fortress.
		When attacked the family and clan would flee to a protective fortress.
		Nijo was a castle built for peacetime use.
	www.yoshinoantiques.com /castles.html (2418 words)

	Nijo Castle (Yulia and Naveh, 11.12.04) Photo Gallery by Yulia & Naveh at pbase.com
		Nijo Castle is one of the most famous places in Kyoto.
		This is the place where the rule of the Tokugawa dynasty of Shoguns (1603-1867) started and ended.
		But he built this castle in Kyoto in order to show everybody, especially the Emperor's family, "who is the boss".
	www.pbase.com /gyn/nijo_castle (230 words)

	UVa Library Etext Center: Japanese Text Initiative
		Between these limits lay an ideal often referred to as ushin ("mindful," literally, or serious, stately, etc.) poetry, which in Nijo School practice came to mean a kind of conventionalism in which every element of a poem was harmonized and the impulse to originality satisfied by a single slight inflection on precedent.
		The latter was embraced by Nijo poets as the "Proper Style" (shofu) for waka, sometimes described by them as hitofushi mezurashi ("a single phrase of invention"), and ridiculed by their rivals as gokushin (sincere, or naive, to a fault).
		This would place it in close proximity with Teika's holograph manuscript of 1226, the Reizei Family text, and just a few years later than the edition of 1223, which became the standard edition for the Nijo Family and the basis of the most widely circulated versions of Teika's Kokinshu.
	etext.lib.virginia.edu /japanese/kokinshu/intro.html (1177 words)

	Japan 2002
		We joined a tour this time (there were only two families in the tour: our family and the family of the boss of the travel agent), and focused on Kyoto/Osaka/Kaga areas.
		The castle was built in the early 17th century, and is renowned as a priceless example of the architectural style of that period.
		Since Nijo Castle was not in our tour itinerary, I didn't have a chance to look its famous splendid interior this time.
	www.yenwen.net /Japan02/Japan02.htm (784 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		"Chief Nijo why are we doing this again?" Lieutenant Ozaki said sitting beside him "Because now that the Yakuza's gone we can let Jupiter know that this kind of lawlessness isn't tolerated, and besides I want to know if she knows anything about the Ijiri's murder," Nijo replied.
		Sailor Jupiter was seriously exhausted from the chaos she had been running for hours it seemed, and despite her super powers that was just too much.
		She wasn't sure she was going to be able to get away, and she wasn't going to use her powers or hurt any of the cops, well except Nijo anyway.
	www.sailormoonlinks.com /57.txt (3434 words)

	Ability Online Support Network - Audrey King in Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Golden Pavilion was originally a villa belonging to the Saionji family, but in 1397 (600 years ago) it was given to a Shogun called Yoshimitsu Ashikaga.
		The original one, built over six centuries ago, had to be rebuilt in 1950 because a crazy monk burned the original one down.
		Nijo Castle was built by a famous Shogun, called Tokugawa Ieyasu, as a residence for himself and his successors.
	www.ablelink.org /public/audreysdiary/KyotoTemples.htm (944 words)

	Oberdorf.Org
		This time, I was going with Kim, my brother and niece (her side of the family).
		Extra nice was that, this time, it was warmer out and more of the garden was in bloom than when I was last here.
		Nijo castle has many nice buildings, with the dark-wood and white plaster look that I like.
	oberdorf.org /Japan/Kyoto (376 words)

	JGarden - Gardens
		Built by Tokogawa Ieyasu, the first of the Tokugawa shoguns, it was intended as a residence but quickly abandoned when the family relocated to Edo (Tokyo).
		After the Meiji restoration in 1868, Nijo became an imperial villa but it was given to the City of Kyoto in 1939.
		Iemitsu (3rd Tokugawa shogun) was responsible for hiring Kobori Enshu to renovate the garden and expand the buildings in 1624 in preparation for a visit by Emperor Gomizuno(1596-1680).
	www.jgarden.org /gardens.asp?ID=20 (201 words)

	JGarden - Gardens
		Built by Tokogawa Ieyasu, the first of the Tokugawa shoguns, it was intended as a residence but quickly abandoned when the family relocated to Edo (Tokyo).
		After the Meiji restoration in 1868, Nijo became an imperial villa but it was given to the City of Kyoto in 1939.
		Iemitsu (3rd Tokugawa shogun) was responsible for hiring Kobori Enshu to renovate the garden and expand the buildings in 1624 in preparation for a visit by Emperor Gomizuno(1596-1680).
	www.jgarden.com /gardens.asp?ID=20 (203 words)

	Waka
		By this peiod, a number of clans had fallen by the wayside, leaving the Reizei and the Nijo family; the former stood for "progressive" approachs, the varied use of the "ten styles" and novelty, while the latter conservatively hewed to already established norms and the "ujin" (deep feelings) style that dominated courtly poetry.
		Eventually, the Nijo family became defunct, leading to the ascendance of the 'liberal' Rezei family.
		Their innovative reign was soon deposed by the Asukai family, aided by the Ashikaga shogun, Ashikaga Yoshinori.
	www.poetry.craftsart.net /waka.html (3012 words)

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