Japanese Culture Basics
The Japanese culture is dynamic and fascinating. There are an increasing number of sites on the web devoted to sharing the Japanese culture with the world. This page provides the most interesting and informative links to Japan and its customs.
A Beginner's Guide to Japan
A site focusing on etiquette, manners, and the more practical aspects of experiencing Japanese culture while travelling.
A site focusing on etiquette, manners, and the more practical aspects of experiencing Japanese culture while travelling.
Explore Japan
A great introductory site to the culture of Japan. Beautiful photographs and music. "Explore Japanese culture, art, crafts, Japanese gardens, zen gardens, dishes, food and lifestyle of Japan!"
A great introductory site to the culture of Japan. Beautiful photographs and music. "Explore Japanese culture, art, crafts, Japanese gardens, zen gardens, dishes, food and lifestyle of Japan!"
Gate 39
"Original Features, Commentary and Information About Japan -- in English."
"Original Features, Commentary and Information About Japan -- in English."
Japan Atlas- JIN Japan
This site provides information on historic sites, festivals, architecture, nature, traditional crafts, and technology. See slide shows on Okinawa, Miyazaki, and Fukuoka.
This site provides information on historic sites, festivals, architecture, nature, traditional crafts, and technology. See slide shows on Okinawa, Miyazaki, and Fukuoka.
Japan Information Network
Links to various Japan-relted resources on the web!
Links to various Japan-relted resources on the web!
Japan Information Resource Center
A resource center on Japanese business, computing, culture, entertainment, events, food, government, history, job opportunities, language, news, travel, and US-Japan relations.
A resource center on Japanese business, computing, culture, entertainment, events, food, government, history, job opportunities, language, news, travel, and US-Japan relations.
Japan Interactive
Learn about young Japan, J-pop, anime, and more. Find an email pal and read interesting articles.
Learn about young Japan, J-pop, anime, and more. Find an email pal and read interesting articles.
Japan Reference Page
A reference bank for Japan-related topics. Site links are updated every few days. Rankings of top ten Japan sites. Great springboard for research on Japan.
A reference bank for Japan-related topics. Site links are updated every few days. Rankings of top ten Japan sites. Great springboard for research on Japan.
Kids Web Japan
A great site for kids to learn about Japan! Brief texts to each aspect of Japanese life followed by a Q&A discussion. Fun, even for adults!
A great site for kids to learn about Japan! Brief texts to each aspect of Japanese life followed by a Q&A discussion. Fun, even for adults!
Schauwecker's Guide to Japan
Excellent site on Japan. "We offer about 200 pages with illustrated, general information about most aspects of modern and traditional Japan."
Excellent site on Japan. "We offer about 200 pages with illustrated, general information about most aspects of modern and traditional Japan."
The Japan of Today
An online databank of Japanese topics: government, economy, science and technology, society and culture.
An online databank of Japanese topics: government, economy, science and technology, society and culture.
Trends in Japan
Keep up with the current trends in Japan. A great site with timely features and numerous articles spanning all aspects of modern Japanese life.
Keep up with the current trends in Japan. A great site with timely features and numerous articles spanning all aspects of modern Japanese life.