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H-Net Asia-Pacific Network

H-Net, humanities and science online; Japanese history and culture mail list.
http://www.h-net.msu.edu/~japan/

Japanorama: City Population Rankings

The largest 209 Japanese cities ranked by population.
http://www.japanorama.com/cityrank.html

Japan Information Network

A fun approach to a guide. Lots of current information.
http://www.jinjapan.org/

Minamoto

Impressions about Japan, Japanese language, people, and culture.
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Flats/1293/

Tokyo English Information Source

English information on Japan, Tokyo restaurants and other useful things.
http://www2.gol.com/users/pbw/index.html

Japan File

Several collected articles on Japanese society and life.
http://www.japanfile.com/

Information Resources for People with Disabilities in Japan

Resources across Japan for the blind, the deaf, and the handicapped.
http://www.sd.soft.iwate-pu.ac.jp/sensui/japanese_res_eng.html

The Japan Zone

Broad intro to old and new Japan; also has a good listing of Japanese companies.
http://www.japan-zone.com/

Japan Review

In contrast to most western media, uses top rated Japan experts to review and critique English books about Japanese society, economy, politics, and culture. Also features news, author interviews, and essays.
http://www.japanreview.net/

The Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go

A comprehensive site with detailed necessary information on visiting or relocating to Japan - visas, accommodations, transportation, survival, driving, banking, shopping, customs, tips, and links.
http://www.thejapanfaq.com/

Japanese Culture -- A Primer For Newcomers

Explanations of Japanese cultural traits and resulting culture shock facing westerners.
http://www.thejapanfaq.com/FAQ-Primer.html
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From the Hill

Essay on Japanese attitudes on aging, death, cosmetic surgery, and prices.
http://www.athill.com/english/English/vol7_4/v7_1.html

Real Life in Japan

Short articles about various aspects of life in Japan, from "women only" buses to the hamburger wars.
http://home.att.ne.jp/delta/hiroakabuchi/

Japan-101.com

Japan information specializing in travel, tourism and culture. Article categories also include business, language, history and art.
http://www.japan-101.com/

Japanese Culture

Details Japanese weddings, kimono, koto, and festivals.
http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/culture/culture.html

An Illustrated Introduction to Japan

A school exercise on Japanese history, culture, composition, and geography,
http://tamori.tv/japan/

Japan from Asahi to Zen

An A-Z of traditional terms, and a pop culture glossary, from an interested European's perspective.
http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~melmoth/japan/

Japanese National Holidays for 2004

Listings of holidays when banks and offices are closed.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/ccsr/j2004.html

Japan for the Uninvited

Comments on various news and stories in Japan from recent items to those several years old.
http://ballz.ababa.net/uninvited/

Japundit

Blog about Japan by someone who isn't a Japanese native.
http://www.japundit.com/

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