198 Posts Found

“Placing great emphasis on an admiration for traditional Japanese art as well as the forms and ideologies of modernism via channels of fiber technology, visual imagery, and three-dimensional sculpture, Issey Miyake, Rei Kawakubo, and Yohji Yamamoto can be credited with the creation of the Japanese aesthetic in global fashion.” Features an introduction to modern high-fashion Japanese design and images of garments by these fashion designers. … [ Read more ]

Source: “Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York” | Subject: Arts & Entertainment

Find lots of useful information at this site, including:
– embassy guide
– profile of Japan
– Japan-US relations
– Japan’s foreign policies (political and economic)
– Travel and Visa info
– FAQ on Japan
– JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) program
– Study in Japan
– Starting Business in Japan

Sources: “Japan”, “Ministry of Foreign Affairs” | Subject: Government and Politics

Provides overall information about Nagoya, including introduction of the city, tourism, events, and more.

Source: “Nagoya Convention and Visitors Bureau” | Subject: Travel & Tourism

A free magazine in English about what’s happening in Tokyo.

Source: “CRISSCROSS KK” | Subject: News / Magazine

Essential information about the train system in the Tokyo area. Provides general information and destination guides, fares, and a network map.

Source: “TEITo Rapid Transit Authority” | Subject: Travel & Tourism

Provides basic and useful information about railway systems in Japan. Railway maps are included.

Source: “SIKIMA” | Subject: Travel & Tourism

Provides overall information about Japanese transportation systems such as railways, airlines, the bullet train, cars, and buses.

Source: “japan-guide.com” | Subject: Travel & Tourism

Trends in Japan is a site that introduces the latest developments in Japanese business, entertainment, fashion, science, society, sports, and more through short, engaging dispatches. The aim of the site is to deepen understanding of Japan around the world.

Trends in Japan is part of Web Japan, which is sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and operated by a Japanese nongovernmental organization.

Source: “Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)” | Subject: Culture

Provides information for import and export clearance procedures, custom procedures for visitors, and more.

Source: “Ministry of Finance” | Subject: Travel & Tourism

Information about interesting and unusual places, designed for people who want to get off the beaten track.

Source: “Ed Jacob” | Subject: Travel & Tourism

This site is “dedicated to discussion of Professional baseball (Pro Yakyu) in Japan.” It features statistics, team rosters, schedules, and a list of players back to 1996 with selected biographies. Also includes discussion forums and links to news and related information. Searchable. From an American fan who lives in Japan.

Source: ” Michael Westbay” | Subject: Sports

This parody site has streaming videos of TV commercials featuring film stars hawking products such as Mazdas, Suntory Whiskey and beauty cream.

“These stars are doing insanely cheesy commercials in Japan and making big bucks over there,” said David Alexander, a partner at Zero One Design. “We thought it would be interesting to put it on the site and let anyone look at them.”

Source: “Zero One Design” | Subject: Arts & Entertainment

A comprehensive online guide to live and work in Japan in which users can browse through online job listings.

Primary categories:
EFL, ESL & Teaching Jobs
IT & Technology Jobs
General Employment Jobs
Bilingual Jobs
Modeling/Acting/Entertainment Jobs

Source: “Jobs in Japan” | Subject: Employment / Career

This site provides images and information about “Japanese kimono, Japanese clothing, kimono fabrics, patterns and Japanese yukata robes. How to tie an obi sash, how to wear yukata robes, make a kimono, wear hakama pants, types of Japanese shoes including, zori, geta sandals and tabi socks.” Features information about kimonos for children, wedding kimonos, happi coats, and more.

Source: “JapaneseKimono.com” | Subject: Arts & Entertainment

Provides updated news about Tokyo and tourist information, including travel tips, places to go, transportation and more.

Source: “Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau” | Subject: Travel & Tourism

A natural first stop for information on Osaka…

Source: “Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau” | Subject: Travel & Tourism

Topics include:
# Useful Information
# Geography
# History
# Principal Institution
# Sightseeing Points
# Lodging
# Transportation
# food

Sources: “Fukuoka(FUOC)”, “Organizing Committee for the Universiade 1995” | Subject: Travel & Tourism

Access to more than 100 images and books from the collection of over 2300 Japanese historical maps dating back to the fifteenth century. Includes a view of the data which is an overlay of historical maps with current geospatial data. Viewing maps may require downloading special software, depending on your computer. From the University of California at Berkeley, East Asian Library.

Source: “David Rumsey” | Subject: History

This site features candid photographs by Yoko Yamamoto of aspects of traditional Japanese culture, including Kagurazaka district geisha, Edo (Toyko) geisha, Noh drama, and karate. Also includes some images of Scanno, Italy. In English and Japanese.

Source: “Yoko Yamamoto” | Subject: Culture

This handbook “was written with the aim of promoting a better understanding of Japanese crafts by explaining special and unfamiliar terms in plain language. Typical works are introduced with explanations of the techniques used and the themes they explore.” Covers ceramics; textiles, dyeing, and weaving; urushi art; metalwork; woodwork and bamboowork; dolls; and ivory, kirikane, cloisonne, glass, gemstones, and ink stones. Each section includes photographs, … [ Read more ]

Source: “Nihon Kogeikai” | Subject: Arts & Entertainment