Society and Culture

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

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

The Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go
Information on visiting or relocating to Japan - visas, accommodations, transportation, survival, driving, banking, shopping, customs, tips, and links.
http://www.thejapanfaq.com/

Japan for the Uninvited
Comments on various news and stories in Japan from recent items to those several years old.
http://www.japanfortheuninvited.com/

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

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

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.
http://www.japanreview.net/

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

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

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

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

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

Japundit
A social bookmarking site for news about Japan and East Asia.
http://www.japundit.com/

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

Seiyaku
Collection of arcticles on wedding practices and planning, as well as pagan customs, luck, and symbols, including various crosses.
http://www.seiyaku.com/

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