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
An “account of a Christmas unknown to Westerners – and to most Japanese too! Including an amusing account of Santa dressed as a Samurai.” This article follows the observance of Christmas in Japan from 1549 to the present day, with examples of “mirror customs of European traditions.” Originally written in Japanese by a writer for the Felissimo Christmas Museum in Hokkaido, Japan.
Source: Felissimo Christmas Museum / Mariko Okawa | Subject: Culture
This is one of the free areas of the larger YesJapan.com site and it offers quite useful short cultural overviews on the following topics:
– Bed and Bath
– Currency
– Eating Etiquette
– Festivals
– Hot Springs
– Hotel Etiquette
– House Rules
– Links
– Pachinko
– … [ Read more ]
Source: YesJapan.com | Subject: Culture
This site presents articles and information about the Japanese tea ceremony. It features sections on the history of the tea ceremony, the tea room, traditional Japanese fabrics, and philosophy. Also includes a directory of tea ceremony classes and related links. From “a group of people in London and in New York who are interested in Japanese tea ceremony.” In English and Japanese.
Source: TeaHyakka | Subject: Culture
This volume is one in a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the Department of the Army. It describes and analyzes the political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors. The … [ Read more ]
Source: Library of Congress | Subject: Comprehensive
This is the Japan country section of the World Factbook by the CIA. This is truly one of the most useful resources for quick information on any country, including in this case Japan. Categories covered include:
– Introduction
– Geography
– People
– Government
– Economy
– Communications
– Transportation
– Military
– Transnational Issues
Source: U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) | Subject: Comprehensive
Provides detailed information about Japanese government and diplomacy, technology and science, and culture.
Source: Japan Information Network | Subject: Comprehensive
The kimono is the traditional clothing of Japan. Kimono styles have changed significantly from one period of Japan’s history to another, and today there are many different types of kimono worn by men, women, and children. The cut, color, fabric, and decorations of a kimono may vary according to the sex, age, and marital status of the wearer, the season of the year, and the … [ Read more ]
Source: JP NET | Subject: Culture
An illustrated guide to Japan’s holidays and cultural events. Just click on the month for details of all events and holidays during that month.
Source: JP NET | Subject: Culture
A nice comprehensive site about Japan. Find topics including:
– Sightseeing guides
– Hotel search
– A job search feature
– Cellular Phones in Japan
– Travel News
– Living in Japan
– Information pages
– Forums
– Shopping and Business
– Photo Gallery
Make sure you also check out the members area where you can search for penpals and place/view … [ Read more ]
Source: Kinboshi Media | Subject: Comprehensive
A collection of over thirty photographs of nineteenth century Japan. Includes images of dance, and gates of temples and shrines in Nikko. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside.
Source: California Museum of Photography | Subject: Images
Illegal CD copying and fan boredom clobber sales.
Source: BusinessWeek / Chester Dawson | Subject: Business / Economy
Article looks at how poor utilization of credit cards and the arcane infrastructure in place to support them are hurting online sales in Japan.
Source: BusinessWeek / Ken Belson | Subject: Business / Economy
Atlantic Monthly article argues that behind Japan’s economic woes is a worse social crisis; discusses the idea of ethno-economics.
Source: The Atlantic Monthly | Subject: Business / Economy
Web entrepreneurs are out to win on a global scale–and bring profound change to Japan’s business culture.
Source: BusinessWeek / Irene M. Kunii | Subject: Business / Economy
This essay talks about need for business model innovation to stay competitve, gives a few examples, sites some references of value and offers three broad ways to benchark your thinking to others who have innovated successfully
Editor’s Note: I include this article because it makes brief mention of the Japanese Hoshin system of focusing breakthroughs on two pieces of the business while incrementally improving all … [ Read more ]
Source: EIA Trendscope | Subject: Business / Economy
A site for expats all over the world, including Japan. Find cost-of-living info, tips, etc.
Source: HR International | Subject: Expat Life
JICS provides services to foreign-based companies entering and doing business in the Japanese market. This site also offers some useful information for free. Major site headings include: Market Research (info about the Japanese online market); Localization (multiple case studies focused on key issues regarding doing business and communicating with the Japanese); Advertising (offers overview of 7 different methods); Multimedia; and eBusiness (look for the downloadable … [ Read more ]
Source: JICS | Subject: Business / Economy
Hiroshi Mikitani’s Rakuten cybermall is growing at Net speed.
Source: BusinessWeek / Irene M. Kunii | Subject: Business / Economy
Japanese Jobs is an Internet based employment service that is dedicated to bringing a global community of bilingual professionals who speak Japanese and English together with hiring companies.
Source: Japanese Jobs | Subject: Employment / Career