Study Japan

Japanese government site with guide for prospective students, students in Japan, and former exchange students.
http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/

Wospro Japan

A recruitment agency for foreign students wanting to pursue their studies in Japan. Handles visas, schools and also housing.
http://www.wospro.com/en/

Child Research Net

A non-profit organization mainly for academics, educators, professionals, and youth to better understand Japanese culture and children.
http://www.childresearch.net/

The Educational System of Japan: Case Study Findings - Table of Contents

US government study on Japanese education, from June 1988.
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/JapanCaseStudy/index.html

Shoji Sugita's Page

Several essays comparing the US and Japanese school system and problems.
http://www.aba.ne.jp/~sugita/

Young Scientist Exchange Program

Information on the Young Scientist Exchange Program at Tokyo Institute of Technology.
http://www.ryu.titech.ac.jp/ysep/

Life in a Japanese School

A Japanese girl compared education systems and writes about life in Japanese junior and senior high school.
http://www.verinet.com/~salyavin/maiko.html

Education Reform in Japan: Goals and Results of the Recent Reform Campaign

Analysis of school reforms to help stop violence in Japanese public schools during the 1980's.
http://www.people.virginia.edu/~ljs2k/educate.txt

About Japanese Universities

Explores the differences in Japanese universities, how they are funded, and lists the top universities in the country.
http://www.nigelward.com/japan/

National Clearinghouse for U.S.-Japan Studies

Specializes in providing educational information about Japan to K-12 students, teachers, specialists, and curriculum developers.
http://www.indiana.edu/%7Ejapan/

Moral Education in Japan; Implications for American Schools

Shows history and development of moral education in Japan.
http://www.hi-ho.ne.jp/taku77/papers/thes595.htm

Japan Education Guide

Provides university, college, school, and educational institutions information.
http://vip.asiaco.com/cgi-bin/asiacovip/pageviewer.cgi?usr=asiadgjp&pg=1&cat=Japan/Education/

Studying in Japan

Provides information on Japanese schools and universities, housing, scholarships and hotels in Japan.
http://studying-in-japan.com/

Study to Japan

A recruitment agency for foreign students wanting to pursue their studies in Japan. Handles visas, schools and also housing.
http://www.wospro.com/