Japan-related Links by Category
2016/9/23
General Information
- Discuss Japan - Japan Foreign Policy
Discuss Japan was launched to disseminate viewpoints and arguments relating to Japan with the aim of deepening international understanding of Japan and heightening its international presence.
- Web Japan
Web Japan was launched with the aim of helping people around the world get to know more about Japan and the Japanese. The site provides highly reliable information on Japan across many different genres including culture, sightseeing, society, history and nature.
- Trends in Japan
Engaging dispatches on the latest and hottest trends in Japan like Fashion, Lifestyle, High-Tech, Pop Culture, Food & Travel, Street Style.
- Kids web Japan
A cool site about Japan for kids.
- Japan video topics
A comprehensive view of Japan through streamed content.
- Japan Fact Sheet
Concise introductions of Japan, from economy to sports and culture.
- Japan Links
Comprehensive directory of useful websites of governmental bodies and others.
- Nipponia
A quarterly magazine introducing contemporary Japanese culture and society.
Travel Information
- Embassy of Japan: Visa Information
Detailed information on visas provided by the Embassy of Japan. - 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.
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.
Video/DVD
Interesting TV programs
- NHK World
NHK World provides you with lots of updated and various information about Japan
Suchs as "Newsline" (Hourly news updates featuring current affairs from Japan, Asia and around the world, business news, and global weather forecasts), "JAPAN 7 DAYS" (weekly news program that investigates what has been happening in Japan during the past week and presents up-to-the-minute reports on Japanese politics, economy, society and culture), as well as traditional and trend programs (Exclusive Gardens of Kyoto, & Cool Japan)
- Here is about a program regarding the COP 10 in Nagoya:
http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/asianvoices/archives101030.html