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General Information on Daily Life in Japan
Kids Web Japan - introduces Japan to schoolchildren aged between 10 and 14 who live overseas. This site will be used as a supplementary source of information on Japan both in school and at home to learn about Japan together.

Japan With Kids - was established to help mothers who are at a loss as to what to do in raising their children in foreign city, Tokyo. Now the site is being expanded to cover much bigger area and includes staggering volume of information related to children.

Living Information - offers almost all of basic information you essentially need when you live in Japan. Covered information ranges from housing, waste disposal, childcare or education to "what to do in an emergency."

Townpage 0033World Navi - an Internet telephone directory. - You can look up the phone number according to category, type of business or region. The site is also full of tips for smoother communication in Japan.

Living in Japan (Japan-guide.com) - basic information for living in Japan, such as work, study and accommodation.

Kansai Window - wide range of information focusing on Kansai area in Japan.


Raising Children in Japan
Tokyo Pregnancy Group - an informal group set up to offer support and information for pregnant women living in Tokyo.

Homeschooling in Japan - networks and offers support to families who are home-based learners in Japan.

THE TOKYO METROPOLITAN CHILDREN'S HALL - introduces events, lessons and workshops held at Tokyo Metropolitan Children's Hall.

Tokyo Shure - founded in June 1985 for school-refusing children as a space where they can be theirselves and get support of parents and other citizens. This site gives you information about the issues of an increasing number of school-refusing children in Japan.

Make-A-Wish of Japan - nonprofit organization whose purpose is to grant wishes for children with life threatening or terminal illness between the ages of 3 and 18 years old.

Association of Foreign Wives of Japanese - has over 500 members from Japan and abroad. provides members with friendship, support, mutual help in adapting to Japanese society.

Kids' Space - contains features drawings, stories, songs and other contributions from children around the world. Children enjoy participating in the site and adults can enjoy it with the children or just remember what it was like to be a kid.

Children's Schoolbooks Online - collects children's stories for kids of all ages such as "The Three Big Pigs", "Round Bird Can't Fly", and so forth.

Chateau Meddybemps - uncommon amusements for grown-ups and children.

BBC - Schools - Homepage - learning resources for home and school. Run by BBC.

Enchanted Learning - educational web sites which are designed to capture the imagination while maximizing creativity, learning, and enjoyment.

FableVision - is a town for kids and grown-ups of all ages, filled with stories, games and fun places to visit. Wander around, stop by the café and have fun!

FACT MONSTER - presents a large database for children.


Medical Information
Akagi-kohgen Hospital

Hyogo Prefectural Kobe Children's Hospital

THE AMDA INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL INFORMATION CENTER HOME PAGE - provides telephone services to foreign residents in Japan in several languages, and introduces medical facilities with staff who speak the patient's language and explain the health care system.

SANGUNIHAN - dialogue on medical services in Japanese, English and Tagalog.

Tokyo Metoropolitan Institute of Public Health - resource to maintain to find hospitals around Tokyo and introduces organizations that provide information about medical institutions with staff who speak foreign languages and information about the medical and healthinsurance systems in Japan.


Legal Information
Japan Federation of Bar Association - presents information about local bar association and legal counseling services to foreigners at the Bar Associations Building located at Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. It also gives you advices in a case you are arrested in Japan.

ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS LINK OF JAPANESE LAW - contains a lot of Japanese laws translated into English.


International Exchange
Japan Foundation - is a special legal entity under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote mutual understanding and international friendship.

Link page of the Japan Foundation - includes local international associations around Japan.


English News on Japan
Daily Yomiuri - one of four English major newspapers in Japan.

The Japan Times - one of four English major newspapers in Japan.

Mainichi Daily News - one of four English major newspapers in Japan.

asahi.com - one of four English major newspapers in Japan.

GLOCOM Platform - exchanges views with their counterparts overseas on issues relating to Japan's domestic and international affairs. It is also intended to check and correct misunderstandings or misinformation about Japan as reported overseas in a timely manner.

NewsOnJapan.com - covers business news, internet, economy, stock market, society, politics, technology; a prime source for staying updated on Japan.

Metropolis - weekly English city guide on clubs, bars, music, movies, TV, restaurants, exhibits, life and business guides.


Japanese Culture, Food and Travel etc.
insite-Tokyo - articles on Tokyo life, database of business, photos, and classifieds.

japan-guide.com - everything about modern and traditional Japan with emphasis on travel and living related information.

YES!TOKYO - Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau - offers the most up-to-date information on Tokyo. If you want to know all the latest goings-on in Tokyo, this is the place to look.

Japan National Tourist Organization - a Japanese government site providing information for online budget hotel reservations, regional guides, convention locations, museums, and important starting information.

Tokyo Pocket Guide - offers a lot of local informatin about Tokyo area.

About Japanese Language - contains exercises, tips and lessons to help you learn to speak and write Japanese. Practice phonetics, calligraphy and grammar, and download dictionaries.

JR - East Railway Information - presents Information for Japan Rail Pass in various languages. View a detailed map of the Greater Tokyo Area showing all rail lines and stations.

JR - West Japan Railway Company - provides useful infomarion when you travel by train in Kansai area.

JRBUSKANTO Highway Bus Network - is a highway bus network stretches to major cities of the country from Tokyo, for small groups', or companies' bus use. The site gives you time tables and information about bus tours.

Roger & Marilyn's Photo Tour of Tokyo, JAPAN - a multimedia virtual tour of Japan's capital with more than 200 high resolution photographs, maps, sounds, music, narration, scanned images and personal observations. From the high tech Tokyo Tower to the beauty of the Imperial Palace ...

Tokyo Food Page - is a complete guide to Japanese cuisine and eating in Tokyo, with recipes, culinary travel tips, and restaurant listing with search capabilities.

The Tokyo Weekender Online - bi-weekly free magazine that has been serving the foreign community in Tokyo since 1970. Report on Tokyo's small but very active foreign community.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT - made by students of English department of Akita University. Covers local culture in Akita prefecture.


Finding Jobs
O-Hayo Sensei - a twice-monthly newsletter that lists teaching positions in Japan at private English schools and junior-senior high schools, colleges and universities.

Jobs in Japan - Job listings in Japan and jobs wanted posting, it also offers the guide to make your job and housing search much easier and effective.


Driving in Japan
Driving a car (Japan-gide.com) - provides tips and basic information for driving in Japan.

Japan Automobile Federation - information on switching overseas driver's license to Japanese license.

Koyama Driving School - presents detailed guide and information on getting a drivers license in Japan.



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