Society and Culture - Musharof Chy
The Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go
Information on visiting or relocating to Japan - visas, accommodations, transportation, survival, d...
H-Net Asia-Pacific Network
H-Net, humanities and science online; Japanese history and culture mail list.
Tokyo English Information Source
English information on Japan, Tokyo restaurants and other useful things.
The Japan Zone
Broad intro to old and new Japan; also has a good listing of Japanese companies.
Japan Review
In contrast to most western media, uses top rated Japan experts to review and critique English book...
Japan from Asahi to Zen
An A-Z of traditional terms, and a pop culture glossary, from an interested European's perspective.
Japanese National Holidays for 2004
Listings of holidays when banks and offices are closed.
Japan for the Uninvited
Comments on various news and stories in Japan from recent items to those several years old.
Seiyaku
Collection of arcticles on wedding practices and planning, as well as pagan customs, luck, and symb...
Japanese Culture -- A Primer For Newcomers
Explanations of Japanese cultural traits and resulting culture shock facing westerners.
Kamagasaki
A look at Kamagasaki, Japan's largest slum located in Osaka, with photos and explanations of the re...