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___ Japan - 日本Destination Japan, a virtual travel guide to Nippon. You will find comprehensive information about Japan in its diversity: geography, economy, science, people, culture, environment, government and history.You will have access to newspapers from Japan and you will find extensive travel and tourism information for Japan.
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Japan - Nihon Koku |
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 Official Name: Japan Local Name: Nihon (Nippon) Local Formal Name: Nihon Koku ISO Country Code: jp Actual Time: Sat-July-4 12:45 Local Time = UTC +9h Capital City: Tokyo Other Cities: Chiba, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kobe, Kyoto, Osaka, Sendai, Yokohama. List
of the most populated cities in Japan List
of the Prefectures of JapanGovernment: Type: Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary government. Constitution: 3 May 1947. Independence: 660 BC (traditional founding by Emperor Jimmu, held as official dogma until 1945.) Geography: Location: Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan (East Sea), east of the Korean Peninsula. Area: 377 864 sq. km. (145 902 sq. mi.) Terrain: Rugged, mountainous islands. Climate: Varies from subtropical to temperate. People: Nationality: Japanese. Population: 128 million. Ethnic groups: Japanese. Religions: Shinto and Buddhist. Language: Japanese (Nihongo) Literacy: 99%. Natural resources: Negligible mineral resources, fish. Agriculture products: Rice, sugar beets, vegetables, fruit, pork, poultry, dairy products, eggs, fish. Industries: Among world's largest and technologically advanced producers of motor vehicles, electronic equipment, machine tools, steel and nonferrous metals, ships, chemicals, textiles, processed foods. Exports partners: USA 24.8%, China 12.1%, South Korea 7.3%, Taiwan 6.6%, Hong Kong 6.3% (2003) Imports partners: China 19.7%, USA 15.6%, South Korea 4.7%, Indonesia 4.3% (2003) Currency: Yen (JPY) |
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| Background: While retaining its time-honored culture, Japan rapidly absorbed Western technology during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After its devastating defeat in World War II, Japan recovered to become the second most powerful economy in the world and a staunch ally of the US. While the emperor retains his throne as a symbol of national unity, actual power rests in networks of powerful politicians, bureaucrats, and business executives. The economy experienced a major slowdown in the 1990s following three decades of unprecedented growth. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) related countries: China, Russia, South Korea, United States |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of Japan The
Imperial Household AgencyIntroduction to the official duties and various public activities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, and other members of the Imperial Family. Japans National Diet Japans National Diet is composed of two houses: Shugiin The House of Representatives. Sangiin The House of Councillors. Kantei of the Prime Minister The Prime Minister's office website. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA Japan Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations Japan's representation to the UN. Embassy of Japan Washington D.C. Japan Embassies and Consulates Abroad List of Japan Embassies and Consulates around the world. Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Japan List of Embassies, Consulates and International Organizations in Japan. Visa for Japan Information on visa requirements to enter Japan. Statistics Statistics Bureau & Statistics Center Japan in figures. STATISTICS Up-to-date statistical data of Japan in English. Maps Map of Japan Political Map of Japan.  Google
Earth Map JapanZoomable satellite view and map of Japan. Google
Earth Map TokyoZoomable satellite view and map of Tokyo. Reference Map East Asia Political Map of East Asia. Reference
Map of AsiaPolitical Map of Asia. |
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Japan NewsAsahi ShimbunThe Japanes Newspaper. Japan Times News from Japan. Japan Today A leading source of Japan News in English. Kyodo News National and international news. Mainichi Daily News Japanese and international news. Metropolis English-language weekly magazine. News on Japan News Desk. The Weekly Post English-language version of a popular Japanese newsweekly. Yomiuri Shimbun National and international news. |
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Arts & Culture__CyberworldCool Girls Japan The Japanese Web Girls Online Magazine.  CYBERJAPANOnline magazine covering all the Hype, Street Fashion and Club Culture in Japan. iKjeld.com Dive deeper into Japan, weekly updated photo features on Japan and the Japanese, news, information, book & music reviews. JapaneseStreets Daily updated photos of Japanese Street Fashion, fashion trends of Japan's trendy youths. Kyoko Date Page about the first virtual Cybergirl. ShiftE-Zine directly from Japan. Super_Shibuya Streets of Tokyo, faces of Japan, planet manga. __Museums _Art Museums National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo _Other Museums  Kyoto
National MuseumThe Kyoto National Museum was established as a National institution for the collection and preservation of cultural properties. Minpaku The National Museum of Ethnology - Information on people, societies and cultures throughout of the world. Osaka Museum of Natural History With an historical Home Page. Tokyo National Museum Collection of art works and antiquities from Japan and other Asian countries. __Music Tokyo-Blues A Guide to Blues Music in Japan & Overseas. __Otaku Anime Check-List Giuseppe Albanese's page provides a list of all existing anime (Japanese animated figures) produced in Japan since 1917. EX:Magazine The Online World of Anime and Manga. HANAMARU CyberManga The first Manga magazine in the world on the web. Otakuworld Anime and Manga. re:tokyoOtaku culture, games, animation, fashion, hi tech and more. Sports __Martial Arts Japan Karate Association Budo culture Kendo The Art of the Sword - Martial Art. __Traditional Japan Bijinga The site referes to pictures of beautiful women in Japanese art - Bijinga. Chado The Way of Tea - The Urasenke Tradition of Tea. Sado/Chado - Tea Ceremony The ritualized preparation and serving of powdered green tea in the presence of guests. GODS of Japan Comrehensive A-to-Z Photo Dictionary of Japanese Buddhism (Buddhist & Shinto Deities) Ikebana Saga School The Art of Flower Arrangement. Japanese Buddhism Page about Buddhism in Japan by japan-guide.com Japanese garden database Japanese gardens around the world. Japanese-Myths.com Japanese myths site with information on the various gods, heroes and monsters. Kabuki for Everyone The traditional form of Japanese theater. Kunijo Kabuki Ekotoba An illustrated manuscript of Japanese classical play Kabuki. Karyukai Karyukai means "Flower and Willow World", a poetic term for the society of the Geisha. Kimono, Kimono Fabric & Japanese Clothing Kimono, meaning clothing in Japanese, a site about Kimono. Nihon Ki-in Japan Go Association. Ogasawara Sencha Service School An Introduction to Tea Ceremony by Head Tea Master of Ogasawara Sencha Service School. Samurai Sword The art of sword making. Shirakawa-go Gassho-zukuri Village The mountain village in Shirakawa-go, Gifu Pref. with traditional wooden houses is a world heritage site. Shogi.Net Shogi is a Japanese board game comparable with chess. Wajima-Nuri Traditional Japanese lacquerware. Zen - International Research Institute for Zen Established to promote basic research on Zen Buddhism. The Institute for Zen Studies Founded in 1964 to promote research in Zen teachings, thought, and various cultural expressions. (in Japanese) Japanese Tradition Site about Japan's ancient architectures and gardens as well as traditional artistic handicrafts. Traditional Crafts of Japan From silk, the aristocratic fiber to paper and porcelain. The Virtual Museum of Traditional Japanese Arts |
 Jinno-ji Shinto Temple at City of Kimitsu © kanko.chuo.chiba.jp |
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Business & EconomyBank of JapanCentral Bank Japan. Nikkei Index of the Japanese stock market. Tokyo Stock Exchange Nikkei Net Interactive Japanese Stock Market. The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) JETRO is a Japanese government-related organization that promotes mutually beneficial trade and investment relations between Japan and other nations. Japanese Products Bandai Toys, from the Rhythm Ball (1950) to Sailor Moon (1993), Tamagotchi (1996) and more. Canon Fine cameras and copiers. Honda Japanese cars and motorbikes. Kanebo Beauty and Health made in Japan. Kirin Kirin Brewery Company, Ltd. Konica Minolta More fine cameras. Mikimoto Pearls Island. Nikon ... and more fine cameras. Pioneer Japanese Hifi. Sapporo Japanese Beer. SEGA Entertainment universe. Shiseido The Japanese answer to CHANEL & Co. SONY MULTI-media Dentsu One of the largest advertising agencies in the world. Transportation __Aviation All Nippon Airways Japan Airlines JAL online. Narita Airport New Tokyo International Airport, Narita-shi, Chiba. Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) __Railroad East Japan Railway West Japan Railway Company Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd. |
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Destination Japan - Country GuidesJapan National Tourist OrganizationTravel and tourism guide on Japan, the Japanese and much much more. Web Japan Launched with the aim of helping people around the world get to know more about Japan and the Japanese. The Japan Foundation Organization for international cultural exchange in Japan. Guides to Japan 200 pages with illustrated, general information on most aspects of modern and traditional Japan. The Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go (Or: what I wish i knew before....) The Complete Guide to Working, Visiting, and Living in Japan. Japan
Information NetworkContaining the latest information about Japan. Ogasawara-Ryu Tha Japanese art to convey consideration and sympathy for others through an esthetic sense of innate and dispassionate self-control. PhotoGuide Japan A Guide to Photography in Japan.  Schauwecker's
Guide to JapanMore than 200 pages with illustrated, general information about most aspects of modern and traditional Japan. Trends
in JapanThe latest domestic trends. Official City Sites and City Guides Tokio Tokyo Travelers guide to Tokyo by the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau. Tokyo National Research Institute of Cultural Properties The Tokyo National Research Institute of Cultural Properties. Tokyo Food Page More than 800 Tokyo-area restaurants. TokyoQ Life in the metropolis. Chiba City of Chiba Fukuoka City of Fukuoka Hiroshima Hiroshima City Kobe City of Kobe Kyoto City of Kyoto Osaka City of Osaka Sendai City of Sendai Yokohama Yokohama City |
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| Education & Research Study in Japan A comprehensive guide to study in Japan. Universities Chiba University National University, established in 1949. Chuo University Founded as Igirisu Horitsu Gakko (The English Law School) in 1885. Kyoto University Founded 1897. Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music University of Tokyo The former Tokyo Imperial University, first Japanese institution of higher learning, founded 1877. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Official website of the independent administrative institution of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA.) The National Institute of Informatics Computer Science and Information Engineering Research National Science Museum National Museum of Nature and Science,Tokyo. |
 School-kids in Japan © pref.oita.jp |
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EnvironmentFriends of the Earth JapanTokyo based environmental advocacy group. Geological Survey of Japan Official Japanese geoscientific information. Global Environment Forum-Kansai The forum is engaged in a variety of activities all concerning environmental issues. Environmental Web Sites in Japan List of Japanese environmental web sites. |
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HistoryJapan Guide - HistoryMost general facts of Japanese history. National Museum of Japanese History The museum's homepage. National Archives of Japan Japans official documents and records. The Final Years of the Samurai Ridgeback Press specializes in historical biography of the final years of the samurai. |
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SearchDiscovering Japan through the InternetJapan Web Navigator Links to Japan by the JIN (Japan Information Network) Newsgroups of Japan fj.life.in-japan soc.culture.japan soc.culture.japan.moderated Additional Information on JapanAsian Network Information Center (ASNIC) - JapanBBC News Country Profile: Japan J Guide Stanford University's Guide to Japan. Governments on the WWW: Japan Open Directory: Japan Wikipedia: Japan The World Factbook -- Japan |
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