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GOVERNMENTtop

The Official Residence of the Prime Minister
Website of the Kantei, the residence of the Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, with details on Koizumi and his cabinet. You can subscribe to a weekly Email magazine from Koizumi cabinet here.
http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/index-e.html

Cabinet Office Government of Japan
About the Cabinet Office, Minister's profiles, economic statistics, etc.
http://www.cao.go.jp/index-e.html

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

http://www.mofa.go.jp/index.html

National Research Institute of Police Science
Activities, organization and location of the National Research Institute of Police Science in Japan.
http://www.nrips.go.jp/index-e.html

Statistics Bureau
Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications.  Management and Coordination Agency of Japan.
http://www.stat.go.jp/english/index.htm

Financial Services Agency
Councils, press releases, Law on Sales of Financial Products, e-commerce, money laundering, links, etc.
http://www.fsa.go.jp/indexe.html

Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Official website of Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Tokyo tourism info, a guide for foreign residents, an overview of Tokyo etc.
www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/

Agency for Cultural Affairs
Agency for Cultural Affairs

http://www.bunka.go.jp/english/index-e.html

Ministry of Education, Science, Sports, Culture & Technology
Former Monbusho; organization, white paper, statistics
http://www.mext.go.jp/english/index.htm

TRAVELtop

JINTO
Japan National Tourist Organization. Guide to Japan. Places to stay, things to do, etc.
http://www.japantravelinfo.com/

Yokoso! Japan
Yokoso means "Welcome" in Japanese.
http://www.japanwelcomesyou.com/index.asp

Tokyo Tourism Info
Transportation guides, popular tourist spots, tourism info for Tokyo.
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/index.html

A Guide To Japanese Money
Brief but very useful photos and descriptions of Japanese bills and coins, plus what machines accept them.
http://japaninfo.esmartweb.com/japanfaq1b.html

ToCoo! Travel
Japan Discount Travel. Hotel search, Car rental.
http://www.coo.ne.jp/english/

Japanese Inn Group
Japanese Inn = Ryokan, getting in touch with Japanese manners and customs, tasting the charm of rural districts in Japan.
http:/www.jpinn.com

Nippon Travel Agency
"Yado Plaza" Good source on the Internet for hotel and ryokan (Japanese Inn) bookings and information.
http://www.tabiplaza.net/japanhotels/

Kintetsu International Travel
Travel Packages including air, accommodations and sightseeing tours.
http://www.kintetsu.com/ichiban/

TRANSPORTATIONtop

Tokyo Metro
It's like a spider web, right? But don't worry, you can find a Tokyo Metro Subway map here.
http://www.tokyometro.jp/e/index.html

JR East
East Japan Railway Company
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/

JR West
West Japan Railway Company
http://www.westjr.co.jp/english/english/index.html

JR Central
Central Japan Railway Company
http://www.jr-central.co.jp/info_e.nsf/doc/corp-infomenu_e
 

JR Hokkaido
Hokkaido Railway Company
http://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

JR Shikoku
Shikoku
Railway Company - Japanese Only
http://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/

JR Kyushu
Kyushu
Railway Company
http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/

MEDIAtop

The Japan Times
Online version of the Japan Times weekly newspaper.
http://www.japantimes.com/

asahi.com
English edition of Japan's leading national newspaper.
http://www.asahi.com/english

Nikkei Net Interactive
The Nihon Keizai Shimbun is the world's largest-selling business daily, a primary source of business and economic information.
http://www.nni.nikkei.co.jp/

Daily Yomiuri
English version of daily Japanese publication.
http://home.kyodo.co.jp/

Kyodo News
Kyodo's English-language news service reaches news agencies, newspapers, radio-TV broadcasters and financial information distributors in various parts of the world.
http://www.newsonjapan.com/

News On Japan
Delivers news throughout the day and enables viewers to explore hundreds of news sources from around the Web.
http://www.newsonjapan.com/

DIRECTORIES and GUIDEStop

Topsites Japan
web site ranking top 100 online resources related to Japan
http://www.jref.com/topsites

i Townpage
an online Japan telephone directory
http://english.itp.ne.jp/

Living Guide
Very good information source for living in Japan. Including Medical, Housing, Consultation offices etc.
http://www.clair.or.jp/tagengo/index.html

The Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go
The Complete Guide to Working, Visiting, and Living in Japan.
http://thejapanfaq.cjb.net/

Yubin Homepage
The Post Office Home Page
http://www.post.japanpost.jp/english/

Jlinks
Yahoo style directory of interesting sites about Japan
http://www.jciti.com/jLinks/index.php?

Japan Reference
JREF is a directory that covers relevant online information about Japan
http://www.jref.com/

Butterfly Corporation
Butterfly Corporation offers a central location to links and information for foreigners who desire to visit, work or have an interest in Japan
http://www.butterflycorp.com/

Japan Guide
Guide to Tokyo & Japan - Japanese culture, Japanese Art, kimono and Japan pictures. Plus Tokyo Japan Hotels, Tokyo Map, Tokyo Hotels, Kyoto Hotels and Map of Japan.
http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/

STUDYtop

Study in Japan
Operated by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide comprehensive information regarding studying in Japan.
http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/index.html

JASSO
Japan Student Services Organization. Student guide, scholarship, Japanese language proficiency test etc.
http://www2.jasso.go.jp/index_e.html

Raccoon Association
Guide for International Students in Japan.Scholarship, Housing, Counseling, Information, Advice.
http://www.aisf.or.jp/raccoon/index.html

HEALTHtop

Counseling Psychotherapy and Support in Tokyo and Japan
A website established to provide free information on qualified counseling, therapy, emotional and mental health resources.

http://www2.gol.com/users/andrew/

AMDA International Medical Information Center
A non-profit organization providing telephone service of hospital information to foreign residents in Japan.
http://homepage3.nifty.com/amdack/english/E-index.html

HOUSINGtop

Japan homesearch
An
online, searchable, multi-listing site in Japan
http://www.japanhomesearch.com/default.asp

Accommodations Japan
Contains listings of hotels and other accommodation facilities from across Japan who are hoping to welcome more foreign guests
http://www.e-stay.jp

move and stay
Looking for more than just a regular hotel room? A serviced apartment is the answer. More space, more privacy and a cheaper rate.
http://www.moveandstay.com
/

Gaijin house.com
List of gaijin houses in Tokyo
http://www.gaijinhouse.com/

Tokyo apartment and Guest house - Sakura House
Monthly furnished apartments and guest house accommodations throughout Tokyo, Japan
http://www.sakura-house.com

Cheap hotel accommodation in Tokyo - Sakura Hotel
Cheap, discount, but comfortable hotel in central Tokyo, Japan
http://www.sakura-hotel.co.jp

JOBStop

O-Hayo Sensei
A free electronic newsletter which reports currently available teaching (and other English language-related) positions.
http://www.ohayosensei.com/

Work in Japan
Designed specially for English-speaking professionals looking for jobs.
http://www.daijob.com/wij/en/

The Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training
Research reports, labor information in Japan, statistics etc.
http://www.jil.go.jp/english/index.html

Japan English Teacher
Bringing the most updated resources for English teachers in Japan and anyone wanting to teach English in Japan.
http://www.japanenglishteacher.com/

FUNtop

Green Tea and Matcha by O-Cha.com
Green Tea & Matcha - Grown in Japan, Brewed in Your Kitchen!
http://www.o-cha.com/

Photokyo
Many photos from people and places in Japan.
http://www.photokyo.com/

Picture Tokyo
Pictures of Tokyo.
http://www.picturetokyo.com/

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