Resources & Links


 


 

Category

  1. Yamaguchi AJET
  2. General Japan Links
  3. Japanese Language
  4. Japanese Culture, Society and Customs
  5. Living in Japan: Guides, Support, Help
  6. Photo Galleries of Japan


Yamaguchi AJET


General Japan Links

  • Japan, my Japan! - A Guide to Japan, "Japan, my Japan" is one of the most popular sites for Japan resources. Links include Search Engines, Culture & Society, Mass Media, Travel, Tokyo, Literature, and language.

  • The Quirky Japan Homepage - Famous for the irreverant and not so "in the news" facts about Japan and the Japanese. Have a look and uncover the true mysteries of Japan.

  • J Guide - Standford Guide to Japan Information Resources with over 1,300 links!

  • Colonel Craig's Japan Links - Many interesting and useful links. From here you can get to nearly any site about Japan. Japanese business, culture, society, language, etc ... maintained by Craig W. Nickisch, Professor of Foreign Languages at Idaho State University.

  • Japannet.de - Links to Japan, a collection of links to information about living, tourism, lifestyle, culture, landscape, and history of Japan! Tobias Wittig owns this site. Check out his Japan links and his photo galleries of Kyoto and other places around Japan!

  • Japanfile.com - This is a good all around Japan life reference. self dubed as an information bridge between Japan and the world.

  • The Real Japan Discussion Board - Has multiple posts on everything Japan. Read the posts or join up and post something of your own.

Japanese Language


Japanese Culture, Society and Customs

  • Japan Etcetera - Over 200 pages of information on Japanese life, language & culture. A well-maintained and well-organized collection of Japan-related information and links! Multilingual, in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese.

  • Japanese Manners & Etiquette - Go here on how to avoidmaking social errors in Japan. From Rob Murphy, of "The Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go."

  • Glimpse of Japan - A wide variety of information Recipes of Japanese food, Chinese and Japanese astrology, a little Japan A to Z encyclopedia, and photos.

  • Nikkei View - Nikkei View by Gil Asakawa, is a weekly column about popular culture and politics from a third-generation Japanese American's point of view, and is dubbed as "a bridge to make sense of Japanese for Americans, and vice versa for Japanese."

  • Real Japan - Alisa Sanada's "Real Japan" tries to "present Japan as it is now" -not focusing only on the traditional aspects of Japan or presenting out-of-date views. Join the message board or chat room, and read on Japanese pop culture.

  • My Japan - A fun page of observations on Japan, by Phillip Pittz. Phil writes as an English teacher in Sendai. He's also has a journal for up-to-date news, a section on tips for learning the Japanese language, and lots of photos on his travels around Japan.

Living in Japan: Guides, Support, Help

  • JapanUnlimited.com - Information and articles on living, working, and travelling in Japan, including a searchable destinations database, and free email ,by Matt Malcomson. This page has a great Survival Kit for foreigners planning to live in Japan (including some Japanese recipes!), a wealth of wonderful Japan travel guides, and some original fiction, as well!

  • The Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go - Get the latest info on visiting or relocating to Japan, including visas, accommodations, transportation, survival, banking, driving, customs, tips, and more. By Rob Murphy.

  • The Japan national Tourist Organization - Allows you to chose the language in which you would like to view their info. Link around for Yamguchi ken information and travel tips.

  • Counseling and Support in Japan - Is a bi-lingual (English/Japanese) site providing information on qualified counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatry, dance therapy, encounter groups and online self-help and support groups for Japanese and non-Japanese residents in the Tokyo area and Japan who are experiencing problems, need support or who are just interested in counseling.

Photo Galleries of Japan

  • At www.shimazaki.com - You can find a lot of pictures of Yamaguchi Ken.

  • Reggie Thompson's Album - Of his life in Japan and travels in Asia is truly amazing. Take a tour and find a lot of great Yamaguchi Ken Pics!

  • Rob's Japan Photo Gallery - A photo tour of some unique characteristics of Japan. Completely different from other photo guides, this site goes beyond the tourist traps and temples and shows practical living info and cultural differences. By Rob Murphy, creator of "The Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go."

  • Ed's Photos - A photo-travelogue of Japan, from 1999.