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This category is for sites that deal with Japanese society and culture. Sites more on Asian culture should be submitted to the Asian Culture category. Websites submitted here must be Japan related and in English. Sites in Japanese should be submitted to the appropriate World / Japanese subcategory. 日本語のホームページはこちら

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H-Net Asia-Pacific Network H-Net, humanities and science online; Japanese history and culture mail list. www.h-net.msu.edu/~japan

Japanorama: City Population Rankings The largest 209 Japanese cities ranked by population. www.japanorama.com/cityrank.html

Japan Information Network A fun approach to a guide. Lots of current information. www.jinjapan.org

Minamoto Impressions about Japan, Japanese language, people, and culture. www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Flats/1293

Tokyo English Information Source English information on Japan, Tokyo restaurants and other useful things. www2.gol.com/users/pbw/index.html

Japan File Several collected articles on Japanese society and life. www.japanfile.com

Information Resources for People with Disabilities in Japan Resources across Japan for the blind, the deaf, and the handicapped. www.sd.soft.iwate-pu.ac.jp/sensui/japanese_res_eng.html

The Japan Zone Broad intro to old and new Japan; also has a good listing of Japanese companies. www.japan-zone.com

Japan Review In contrast to most western media, uses top rated Japan experts to review and critique English books about Japanese society, economy, politics, and culture. Also features news, author interviews, and essays. www.japanreview.net

The Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go A comprehensive site with detailed necessary information on visiting or relocating to Japan - visas, accommodations, transportation, survival, driving, banking, shopping, customs, tips, and links. www.thejapanfaq.com

Japanese Culture -- A Primer For Newcomers Explanations of Japanese cultural traits and resulting culture shock facing westerners. www.thejapanfaq.com/FAQ-Primer.html

From the Hill Essay on Japanese attitudes on aging, death, cosmetic surgery, and prices. www.athill.com/english/English/vol7_4/v7_1.html

Real Life in Japan Short articles about various aspects of life in Japan, from "women only" buses to the hamburger wars. home.att.ne.jp/delta/hiroakabuchi

Japan-101.com Japan information specializing in travel, tourism and culture. Article categories also include business, language, history and art. www.japan-101.com

Japanese Culture Details Japanese weddings, kimono, koto, and festivals. www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/culture/culture.html

An Illustrated Introduction to Japan A school exercise on Japanese history, culture, composition, and geography, tamori.tv/japan

Japan from Asahi to Zen An A-Z of traditional terms, and a pop culture glossary, from an interested European's perspective. www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~melmoth/japan

Japanese National Holidays for 2004 Listings of holidays when banks and offices are closed. www3.sympatico.ca/ccsr/j2004.html

Japan for the Uninvited Comments on various news and stories in Japan from recent items to those several years old. ballz.ababa.net/uninvited

Japundit Blog about Japan by someone who isn't a Japanese native. www.japundit.com

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