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AIRPORTS

• Narita International Airport
  International airport located in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, serving the greater Tokyo area.
• Haneda Airport, Tokyo
  Airport located in Tokyo, serving the greater Tokyo area.
• Kansai International Airport
  International airport located in the city of Osaka serving Osaka and the Kansai region.
• Centrair Airport, Nagoya
  Airport serving the city of Nagoya and central Japan.

ANIME, MANGA

• Japanese in Anime & Manga
  Enter the world of anime & manga and power-up your Japanese.

BONSAI, BONSEKI

• Bonsai Network Japan
  Information and shopping resources for Bonsai enthusiasts.

BOOKS

• I-House Press
  The in house imprint of the International House of Japan, an NPO promoting cultural and intellectual exchange between Japan and other countries.
• Intercultural Press
  Publishing house producing books on living and traveling around the world.
• Tuttle Publishing
  The largest book publisher/distributor of English language materials in Asia.

BUSINESS, TRADE, INDUSTRY

• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
  Government-related organization promoting business and mutual investment between Japan and other countries.

COOKING

• Bob and Angie’s Japanese Recipes
  Website with recipes in English for everything from ramen (Chinese-style noodles in soup) to hiyayakko (chilled tofu dish).
• Japan Guide: Cookbook
  Ten popular Japanese dishes on Japan-Guide, a resource for foreign residents and travelers in Japan.
• Japanese Table Manners Made Easy
  Guide to basic Japanese dining etiquette. Includes important phrases and a glossary.
• Kids Web Japan: Cookbook
  Recipes popular among children in Japan. Contains videos in addition to the recipes.
• Kikkoman Cookbook
  List of recipes from Kikkoman Foods. Includes both Japanese and non-Japanese recipes.
• TEC Gourmet Recipe Collection (Japanese)
  Tsuji Cooking Academy’s list of gourmet recipes.

CULTURAL EXCHANGE

• Asia Foundation
  Non-profit organization dedicated to improving law, civil society, infrastructure and other aspects of developing Asian nations. Also promotes mutual cooperation between the U.S. and Japan.
• Asia Society
  Organization headquartered in New York, seeking to increase communication and understanding between the peoples of Asia and the United States.
• Center for Global Partnership
  Organization within the Japan Foundation supporting mutual cooperation and interchange between the governments and citizens of Japan and the United States.
• Japan-America Society of Washington DC
  Organization coordinating and hosting Japan-related events in Washington DC such as the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Also provides Japanese language and culture classes.
• The Japan Foundation, Tokyo (Headquarters)
  Seeks to disseminate Japanese culture internationally by promoting the study of the Japanese language and various cultural and educational exchanges.
• The Japan Foundation and Language Center, Los Angeles
  Conducts cultural and art programs for the western United States in addition to providing assistance to Japanese language education programs nationwide.
• The Japan Foundation, New York
  Administers Japanese studies and performing arts nationwide and coordinates local projects relating to Japan.
• The Japan Foundation, Toronto
  Toronto, Canada branch of the Japan Foundation. Houses a library, seminar rooms, and an exhibition hall. Holds free events for the public year round.
• Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund
  Administers programs aimed at fostering mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.
• The Manjiro Society
  Coordinates sister city programs, cultural exchanges, and homestay programs between the U.S. and Japan.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Cultural Exchange Programs
  List of cultural exchange programs provided by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS)
  Non-profit organization offering educational, cultural, and business programs on Japan and Japan-U.S. relations
• The Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (SPFUSA)
  Maintains a library open to the public, sponsors seminars and conferences on the U.S.-Asia relationship, and supports Asia-related projects
• Sister Cities International
  Seeks to strengthen relations between the U.S. and international communities by promoting cultural understanding and economic development between partnered cities
• The United States-Japan Foundation
  Organization providing study grants in the areas of pre-college education, communication/public opinion, and U.S.-Japan policy studies.
• U.S.-Japan Network for the Future
  The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership has initiated this special program in order to foster a network of "New Generation" Japan specialists.

EMPLOYMENT IN JAPAN

• Download a Pdf copy of information on teaching English in Japan
• 121 Sensei
  Connects Japanese students and foreign teachers of any language.
• AEON Corportation
  Private organization that hires English language teachers in Japan.
• Career Forum
  Career website for Japanese-English bilingual professionals holding advanced degrees.
• Earlham College Teaching English in Japan Program
  Hires English teachers to work in Japanese schools.
• English Language Teacher News
  News and job posting site for those teaching or interested in teaching in Japan.
• Gaijin Pot
  Provides resources for finding employment, living, and working in Japan. Recruiters and job-seekers can also post and locate resumes.
• Japan-America Society of Washington DC Resume Circulation Service
  Circulation service of resumes to American and Japanese executives in the D.C. area.
• Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET)
  Administered by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Hires university graduates to as Assistant English Teachers or Coordinator of International Relations.
• Japanese Jobs
  Web-based career service seeking to connect employers and potential bilingual employees. Employers can post job listings and job seekers can post resumes.
• Jobs in Japan
  Online guide for finding employment in Japan
• MRJapanese Management Recruiters
  Allows users to search for both bilingual and non-bilingual Japan-related jobs along with posting their own resumes
• National Association of Japan America Societies Job Bank
  Free service allowing employers to post information on Japan-related positions and job seekers to find Japan-related jobs
• Ohayo Sensei
  Contains listings on English teaching jobs in Japan. Includes information about salaries, contracts, benefits, etc. Users can also advertise their services for free
• Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners
  Public employment office providing job information and employment assistance to non-Japanese residents including employment consultations.
• TOP-US
  Human resources agency that sources, recruits, and places candidates in various positions throughout the United States and Japan.
• University of Michigan： Japan Opportunities Guide
  Contains a list of organizations supplying employment and study abroad information relating to Japan.

FESTIVALS

• Japan Guide: Festivals
  Information about Japanese festivals such as the Sapporo matsuri, awa odori, and Nagasaki kunchi.
• Japan Times: Monthly Guide to Festivals
  Month-by-month listing and description of Japanese festivals.
• National Cherry Blossom Homepage Festival
  Annual two-week festival in Washington, D.C. celebrating the friendship between Japan and the United States.
• Web-Japan: Annual Events
  Season-by-season list and description of Japanese festivals and holidays.

FILM

• Japanese Film Database
  Allows users to search for Japanese films by title, film cast, and staff. Also provides detailed information on films released between 2002 to 2008 in English and Japanese.
• Kinema Club
  Contains a searchable database of Japanese film, a table of contents for major film periodicals, and a list of cinema reference books.

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

• Japan Guide: Flower Arrangement
  Brief description of ikebana (flower arrangement) and a list of English-language ikebana-related websites and books.
• Web Japan: Ikebana
  Description of ikebana and its various styles. Also includes a virtual guide to ikebana (requires Adobe Flash).

FOOD

• The Food of Japan Campaign
  Explore the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries campaign that shows off Japan's delicious, healthy, and beautiful food.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS

• Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
  Bipartisan NPO based in Washington, D.C., conducting research and providing information to international and domestic organizations both in the private and public sectors.

GAMES

• Go Base
  In-depth information about the board game of go. Users can also play go online with others.
• Shogi Net
  Information about the board game of shogi and opportunities to participate in e-mail games.

GARDENS

• International Association of Japanese Gardens
  Provides a list of Japanese gardens, a Japanese garden library, contacts of garden caretakers, and services such as the Garden Maintenance Program.

GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN JAPAN

• Bank of Japan
  Information on monetary policy in Japan as well as an overview of the Bank of Japan, press releases by the Bank of Japan, and economic and monetary statistics.
• Imperial Household Agency of Japan
  Agency in charge of matters relating to the Imperial Household. Provides press releases and general information regarding Japan’s Imperial Family.
• Japan Local Government Center (CLAIR, New York)
  New York branch of the CLAIR, which coordinates intercultural exchanges in Japan such as the JET Program.
• Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT)
  Agency administering the Japanese educational system and policies affecting science, culture, and technology on the national level.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
  Agency in charge of maintaining foreign relations with other countries. Website contains information on Japanese foreign policy, international relations, visas, and travel to Japan.
• Statistics Bureau, Director-General for Policy Planning, and Statistical Research and Training Institute
  Bureau within the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications which conducts major censuses and surveys on everything from population to the economy.

JAPAN INFORMATION

• Japan Echo Web
  Online version of Japan Echo, featuring English-language translations of recent articles on Japanese current events, economic issues, and social topics. Also, please refer to the Japan Echo website for information on the bi-monthly publication.
• Japan Guide
  Contains sightseeing guide of Japan organized by region, general information on traveling and living in Japan, personals, and an employment section.
• Stanford University's JGuide
  Directory of topically arranged information about Japan. Also provides news, information on weather, a currency converter, and other useful resources.
• Web Japan
  Searchable database sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that provides fact sheets and videos about aspects of Japan and Japanese culture.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE

• About.com: Japanese Language
  Regular blog written by Japanese educator and translator, Namiko Abe. Provides resources and lessons for students of the Japanese language.
• Association of Teachers of Japanese (ATJ)
  Organization promoting the study of the Japanese language, primarily at the university level. Website contains job postings for Japanese teachers, scholarship information, the ATJ Newsletter, and other learning resources.
• Bushu: The Kanji Makers
  A tutorial-style video series from American University Professor Noriko Williams teaching about the connection bewteen the shape and meaning of 87 kanji bushu (radicals).
• Japanese Word Processor
  Free Japanese text word processor distributed under the GNU General Public License.
• Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
  Held annually, the JLPT is the official examination for certifying Japanese proficiency among second-language learners worldwide.
• Jim Breen's Japanese Page
  English-Japanese, Japanese-English dictionary, and kanji dictionary.
• Kanji Gold
  Kanji flashcard program for Windows.
• National Council of Japanese Language Teachers (NCJLT)
  Organization promoting Japanese language education in the United States. Offers nengajo and manga competitions as well as the Oshirase Journal.
• Resources for Japanese Language Learning and Teaching
  Directory of Japanese learning and teaching resources provided by Purdue University.
• Reading Tutor
  Tool designed to allow Japanese learners to improve their reading ability and Japanese vocabulary.
• Space ALC Online Dictionary
  Online dictionary for Japanese, Korean and English language learners. Also includes a Japanese journal for students of Japanese and resources for studying for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

KIMONO AND TEXTILES

• Japanese Kimono
  Detailed website about kimono, kimono fabric and Japanese clothing. Also includes information on accessories like traditional shoes, socks, ornaments, and more.
• Japan Guide: Kimono
  Information on when Japanese people wear traditional clothing including related web links.
• Rising Sun Imports
  Collection of kimono that to be purchased online. Also contains illustrated instructions and a video for how to wear kimono.

LIVING IN JAPAN

• U.S. Embassy- Tokyo, Japan
  Information for people living in or planning to go to Japan, covering such vital topics as passports, visas, registration, etc. Includes a list of local U.S. consulates in Japan.
• U.S. State Department: Bureau of Consular Affairs- Japan
  Wide range of detailed information for people traveling to or living in Japan.

MARTIAL ARTS

• Aikikai Foundation
  Official organization dedicated to the study and promotion of the martial art of aikido. Includes historical information on aikido's history, practice in Japan and abroad, and links to additional resources.
• International Judo Federation
  Global federation dedicated to the martial art of judo. Includes international tournament information and schedules, along with links to regional internation federations.
• International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan
  International organization administering the martial art of full contact Kyokushinkai karate. Includes international tournament information and schedules.
• International Kendo Federation
  International organization of dedication to the development and promotion of the martial art of kendo.
• Official Grand Sumo Homepage
  Official homepage professional sumo in Japan. Information on the history of sumo along with tournament schedules and results.
• World Shorinji Kempo Organization (WSKO)
  Dedicated to the promotion and study of the martial art of Shorinji Kempo with branches in over thirty-three countries. Includes information on tournaments and practice sessions.
• Zenko International Kyudo
  Dedicated to the study of kyudo, traditional Japanese archery, with over twenty-five groups in the United States, Canada, and Europe.

MEMORIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS

• Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA)
  JAVA provides news and opportunities for Japanese-American veterans of WWII to connect. Personnel databases and archive documents are also available.
• National Japanese American Memorial Foundation (NJAMF)
  Foundation dedicated to the National Japanese American Memorial in Washington DC. Includes information on the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII.

MUSEUMS

• Art Institute of Chicago: Asian Collection
  Large collection of Asian art featuring many works from Japan. Information on events and special collections updated regularly.
• Los Angeles Country Museum of Art: Japanese Art
  Extensive Japanese art collection, sorted into different categories with detailed information.
• Metropolitan Museum of Art: Asian Art
  Provides descriptions of the Asian art held by the museum. Permanent collections can also be viewed on this site.
• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Japanese Art
  Featuring a collections of Japanese art from various historical periods.
• Smithsonian Institute: Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
  Located on the National Mall in Washington DC, galleries specializing in art from East, South East, and Central Asia, as well as works from India and the Middle East.

PAPER ARTS

• Joseph Wu Origami
  Beautiful origami created by Joseph Wu and other artists. Features instructional diagrams in PDF format.
• Origami.com
  Many unique origami instructional diagrams from beginner to advanced levels contributed by members.
• Origami Club
  Huge collection of origami with step by step animated instructional diagrams. One of the most extensive origami sites on the web.
• Origami USA
  National society that holds events and workshops relating to origami . There is also online store with origami related books, DVDs, folding paper, etc.

POSTAL SYSTEM

• Japan National Postal Code List
  Database of Japanese postal codes searchable by street address or town/city names.
• Japan Post Service
  Official website of Japan’s postal service, with information on international mail and EMS service from Japan. Track and trace servicing for packages also available.

PRESS AND MEDIA

• Asahi Shimbun Online
  English-language website for one of Japan’s major daily newspaper.
• Daily Yomuri Online
  English-language website for one of Japan’s major daily newspapers.
• Foreign Press Center, Japan (FPCJ)
  Supports foreign media and journalists reporting on Japan.
• The Japan Times Online
  Website for the main English-language newspaper in Japan.
• Kyodo News
  News service dedicated to current events and topics in Japan. Photos of Japan and other Asian countries can also be ordered online.
• NHK World (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
  NHK provides Japanese channels in the United States on cable or satellite news.
• Nikkei.com
  English-language website for the Nikkei Shimbun, one of Japan's major economic and financial daily newspapers.
• Pressnet: Japan Newspaper Publishers & Editors Association (NSK)
  Online headquarters of Nihon Shinbun Kyokai (NSK), an independent organization representing some 150 daily newspapers, news agencies, and broadcasters.

PUBLICATIONS

• Harvard Journal of Asiatic Studies
  Academic journal on Asian Studies published by the Harvard-Yenching Institute since 193. Table of contents and abstracts of current and previous journals available.
• Highlighting Japan
  Published monthly by the Japan’s Public Relations Office help people around the world better understand Japan today, including politics and economy, environment, science and technology, lifestyles etc.
• Japan Echo
  Bimonthly publication of English-language translations of recent articles on Japanese current events. Also, please refer to Japan Echo Web for online articles and information.
• Monumenta Nipponica
  Academic journal focused on Japanese Studies published by Sophia University in Tokyo. Emphasizes history, literature, art history, religion, etc.
• Nipponia
  Nipponia is a quarterly web magazine providing information on modern Japanese culture. Hard copies available at the JICC via free subscription.

STUDY ABROAD

SWORDS

• Japanese Sword Society of the United States (JSSUS)
  Organization dedicated to the study of Japanese swords. Features information on the sword’s historical development.
• New York Tokenkai
  Organization dedicated to the collection, study, and preservation of Japanese swords. Members have online access to resources related to Japanese swords.
• Northern California Japanese Sword Club (NCJSC)
  Holds regular meetings in San Francisco to discuss Japanese swords and culture. Non-members can also participate in meetings.
• Secrets of the Samurai Sword
  Website featuring articles and photographs about the samurai's distinctive weapon, created by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
• Society for Preservation of Japanese Art Swords (NBTHK)
  Society based in Japan and Europe dedicated to the preservation of Japanese swords.
• Token Society of Great Britain
  Organization dedicated to the preservation of Japanese swords, fittings, and armor.
• Tokugawa Art: Japanese Swords
  Online shop based in Japan that deals in Japanese swords and related items.
• Usagiya Japanese Sword Shop
  Online shop dealing in several types of Japanese sword.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

• KDDI Corporation
  One of Japan’s major telecommunication companies. Features the “Docomo” cell phone service.
• NTT Communications
  One of Japan’s major telecommunication companies. Features the “Au” cell phone service.

TRANSLATION

• Geneva Worldwide
  Offering comprehensive professional language services in interpretation, translation, and transcription both nationally and internationally.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Please check the Washington D.C. Japan Directory for additional travel resources
  
• Embassy of Japan: Visa Information
  Detailed information on visas provided by the Embassy of Japan.
• InfoMap Japan
  Provides information for tourists traveling to Japan, including event guides for major cities, maps, airport access information, etc. Hardcopies available from the JICC upon request.
• JR Japan Rail Pass
  A special pass for foreigners offered by Japan Railways (JR). Great for traveling and sightseeing in Japan.
• Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
  Extensive site covering a wide variety of information regarding travel to and within Japan.
• Japanese Inn Group
  Introduction to and listings of ryokan, a type of traditional Japanese inn.
• Ministry of Finance- Japan Customs
  Customs information for Japan, including import and export clearance.
• Official Tourism Guide for Japan Travel
  Features useful tips to plan your trip to Japan. Also includes blogs and articles on experiences by fellow travelers.
• U.S. State Department: Bureau of Consular Affairs- Japan
  Offers basic information about Japan and tips for travel. Also features information on passports, visas, traveling with family, law, and policy.

VIDEO/DVD

• Anime DVD Store
  Online shop specializing in Japanese anime DVDs.
• YESASIA
  Site offering many Japanese music CDs, film and anime DVDs, games, books, and magazines.

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• Food
• Foreign Affairs
• Games
• Gardens
• Government Organizations
• Japan Information
• Japanese Language
• Kimono and Textiles
• Living in Japan
• Martial Arts
• Memorial Associations and Foundations
• Museums
• Paper Arts
• Postal System
• Press and Media
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• Study Abroad
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