Tokyo Food Page

The Tokyo Food Page is a complete guide to Japanese cuisine and eating in Japan. With great recipes, tours of Japanese markets, and tips on the best places to eat in Tokyo and Yokohama.

Japan Law and Government

Provides extensive legislative information in Japan. You can search in both Japanese and English.

Total Quality Japanese

This site claims to be a one-stop shop for all your Japanese language needs. It isn’t that, but it does have some interesting articles, interviews, and reviews.

Famous Personages in Japan

These pages have been developed by the students of Kyoto Sangyo University for non-Japanese who would like to learn about famous personages in modern-day Japan. The people selected for these pages reflect the interests and opinions of university-age Japanese students.

Japanorama

Japanorama supplies Japan-related products and information to Japanophiles throughout the world. The site is mostly collections of Amazon affiliate links, but there are some free downloads, especially free e-books and screen savers that might be worthwhile.

NIPPONIA

NIPPONIA is a quarterly magazine which
introduces modern Japan to people all over the world. It appears that the last issue was from 2005 but the site is still active and the archives are accessible.

Tokyo’s ‘manga’ cafes serve a restless generation

Whether they be 200-year-old teahouses or modern-day coffee shops, “kissaten” (traditional cafes) hold a special place in Japan’s national psyche. The latest incarnation of this noble trend, “manga kissa,” play host to a round-the-clock procession of no-nonsense businessmen, bashful teenage couples, students and parents who can leave the kids at the on-site nursery and indulge in a quick fix of manga and mocha or even … [ Read more ]

A Letter From Japan: The Photographs of John Swope

Companion to “the first in-depth presentation of vintage prints from the late Los Angeles photographer’s 1945 journey through post-war Japan. Shot during a three-and-a-half-week period, Swope’s photographs vividly document the impact of World War II on the local population.” Also includes highlights from Swope’s career as a Hollywood photographer. Features a dozen selected images. From the Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center, at the … [ Read more ]

The Bank of Japan

The central bank of Japan. Provides information about monetary policy, statistics, latest monetary news, and more.

Small and Medium Enterprise Agency

Provides general information, government policy, and network information about small and medium enterprises in Japan.

The Daily Yomiuri – The Language Connection

A regular column from The Daily Yomiuri about the Japanese language and culture as well as education (including English education in Japan). A good read.

Sake World

This site is devoted to Japanese sake. For nearly a decade, John Gauntner wrote a semi-monthly column on sake for The Japan Times, Japan’s leading English newspaper. From January ’04 until April ’05, he wrote a weekly column for the Japanese newspaper “Yomiuri Shinbun” evening edition, and currently publishes the free monthly Sake World email newsletter.

Nikkei Net

Home page for the major newspaper focusing especially on business and financial topics.

U.S. Commercial Service Japan

The U.S. Commercial Service offers customized solutions for you to make international sales and increase your business in the Japanese market. Last year, the Commercial Service worldwide helped over 9,000 U.S. businesses, most of them small and medium-sized companies, to make international sales worth over $34 billion! On this site you can find:
– webcasts
– business partner search function
– trade event info
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Japan Economic Foundation (JEF)

The Japan Economic Foundation (JEF) was established in July 1981 to deepen mutual understanding between Japan and other countries through activities aimed at promoting economic and technological exchanges.

With this goal in mind, JEF engages in a broad range of activities; it provides information about Japan and arranges opportunities to exchange ideas among opinion leaders from many countries in such fields as industry, government administration, academia … [ Read more ]

Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI)

JOI aims to promote foreign direct investment from our country and expand international economic exchanges. Find research reports, seminars, publications, statistics and links.

Keizai Doyukai (Japan Association Corporate Executive)

KEIZAI DOYUKAI (Japan Association of Corporate Executives) is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that was formed in 1946 by 83 far-sighted business leaders united by a common desire to contribute to the reconstruction of the Japanese economy. In the more than 50 years since then, KEIZAI DOYUKAI has solidified its leadership role in improving the Japanese economic community and in seeking solutions to numerous domestic … [ Read more ]

Tokyo Stock Exchange

Home of the TSE. Provides news, investor information, and more detailed information about investments.