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This site contains some of the common terms heard in anime and gives their explanations.

Source: The Yale Anime Society | Subjects: Anime / Manga, Vocabulary / Phrases

At kanjistep.com you can find information about the Japanese language, culture and other Japan related topics. Our goal is to help students of Japanese to master the language and build a global community of people interested in Japan, its language and culture.

On this web site we offer free language teaching materials of all levels for self-study. Currently there are over 200 pages and over 600 … [ Read more ]

Source: Japanese Language Resource Center | Subject: Kanji

On this site you can find various songs to listen to along with their lyrics – most available in Japanese, Romaji and English translation. Some of the artists include:
– Toshinobu Kubota
– Dragon Ash
– Ken Hirai
– Southern All Stars
– Chemistry
– Katsuyuki Kurai
– Ayaka Hirahara
– Minmi
– Hikaru Utada
– Misia … [ Read more ]

Source: Intermediate-Japanese Online | Subjects: Music – General, Video / Audio

Listen to foreigners using unrehearsed Japanese in situations that you too are likely to encounter in Tokyo.

Source: Intermediate-Japanese.com | Subject: Online Lessons

This penpal/friendship forum specializes in contacts between Japanese and non Japanese people of any age for friendship, inter-cultural communication, language exchange, etc. A free japan-guide.com membership is required for participation.

Source: japan-guide.com | Subjects: Connecting (Groups, Forums, Language Exchange, Meetups, etc.), Language Exchange

The essence of the Japanese tea ceremony is harmony. Every move or every component about the ceremony brings out the serenity of the whole.

Read about the:
– The art and essence of Japanese tea
– How to drink tea
– History, benefits and ingredients
– Equipment for Japanese tea ceremony
– The state of mind
– The founder … [ Read more ]

Sources: Hak Teng, Lim, Tai Wei and Quah | Subject: Culture

“JapaneseLearning.com came on line March 10, 2003. Before that time it was a little site I created in April 2002 during my last year of University called: Aaron Jones’ Japanese Learning Web. Now that I am done University I felt that I should expand and develop this site. So I then registered the name JapaneseLearning.com and started to redevelop the site. My goal behind this … [ Read more ]

Source: Aaron Jones Entertainment | Subject: Comprehensive

Welcome to J-Fan Jpop! This is your source for Japanese pop and rock music information. Interested in this great music and you’d like to learn more? Come on in! Don’t know which CDs you want to buy? Read our featured reviews.

If you’re new to Japanese music, you’re sure to find that it is not necessary to have an understanding of the Japanese language in … [ Read more ]

Source: J-Fan | Subject: Music – General

gate39.com is an online magazine featuring information and articles from writers who know Japan.

Source: gate 39 Media | Subject: Culture

Site for finding Japanese housemates in Tokyo and Kansai. Also offers listing of language exchange mates.

Source: Sharese.com | Subjects: Connecting (Groups, Forums, Language Exchange, Meetups, etc.), Language Exchange

“Your Conversational Language Learning Resource Center and Community”

Features:
– Live Webcam Audio/Video Chatroom – Meet language exchange partners and friends in this live webcam based audio/video and textual virtual classroom.
– Language Exchange Pen-Pals – Community of people from around the world interested in teaching their language and sharing their culture with you.
– Online Phrasebook – Internet’s largest database of common, useful, … [ Read more ]

Source: Phrasebase | Subjects: Connecting (Groups, Forums, Language Exchange, Meetups, etc.), General, Language Exchange

Find some a penpal, snail pal, language exchange partner, etc.

Source: World Friend Network | Subjects: Connecting (Groups, Forums, Language Exchange, Meetups, etc.), Language Exchange

iKjeld.com is a place for images and information about Japan…

Check out these features:
– Photo Essays
– Trendy Japanese
– Japan Link Guide
– Special Places
– Biographies
– Books, Music, Movies
– Free e-Cards
– Free Notice Board
– Magazine News Watch
– Tokyo Market Tracker
– Breaking News
– Weather Forecasts

Source: iKjeld.com | Subject: Culture

2021-04-06 NOTE: DC, the guy behind jgram, accidentally let the domain name expire. Someone else rescued it and I think he is planning to revive it himself but the details are still unclear at the moment. I have the most recent copy of the database and will be using it for my daily emails but some of the links will not work.
This is a cool … [ Read more ]

Source: jGram | Subject: Grammar

Japan Forum: the online community at Japanreference.com. Discuss Japan-related topics such as JPop, Anime & Manga, traditional culture, language or find old friends and relatives through the Japan People Search.

Source: Japanreference.com | Subject: Connecting (Groups, Forums, Language Exchange, Meetups, etc.)

Find a current listing of the top 10 songs on the Japanese pop charts at this site with links related to the song’s popularity and with links to the artits’ history of chart appearances.

Note: the site is Japanese only.

Source: TokyoFM | Subject: Music – General

A “knowledge center devoted solely to information about antique and contemporary Japanese pottery.” Includes detailed information about ceramic styles, clays, glazes, kilns, techniques, and many other topics. Also features a directory of artists, photos, articles, interviews, and exhibit and museum listings. Searchable. From Japanese ceramics expert Robert Yellin.

Source: Robert Yellin | Subject: Arts & Entertainment

Resource groupings include the following topics:
– General Resources
– Business, Commerce, Economy
– Culture
– Education
– Embassies
– Geography
– Government, Politics, Law
– Health
– History
– Language and Literature
– Libraries, Archives
– Listservs, Newsgroups
– Media and Communications
– Organizations
– Recreation and Travel
– Religion and Philosophy
– Society
– Science and Technology
– Search Engines
– Japanese American Resources

Source: Library of Congress | Subject: Comprehensive

Find the latest “news on Japan” in the following topics:
– Business news
– Economy
– Stock market
– Politics
– Society
– Sports
– Education
– Science & technology
– Internet
– Electronics

Source: NewsOnJapan.com | Subject: News / Magazine

If you plan to stay in Japan for an extended period, specifically too long for a hotel but not long enough to justify signing a real lease on an apartment, this site may have something for you. I think the selection is limited and is only for the Tokyo area but it might be useful…

Source: GaijinHouse.com | Subject: Travel & Tourism