But first, we invite you to join us in our own Japan Adventure. In this page, we share our experiences in Japan during our military tour in 1998-2001.

 CHRISTIANITY IN JAPAN - Christian Organizations, Ministries, Churches and Christian Sites located in Japan!

 COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION

• A COUNTRY STUDY - JAPAN - BY THE US LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
• CONSULAR INFORMATION ON JAPAN- TRAVEL ADVISORY: Read this first if you are planning on travelling to Japan.
• THE WORLD FACTBOOK JAPAN

  EDUCATIONAL SITES ABOUT JAPAN - FOR KIDS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS!

• CABBAGE PATCH KIDS JAPAN
• CASTLES OF JAPAN - Main page for Castles of Japan web site.
• CHILD REASEARCH NET - Child Research Net is a non-profit organization with most of its funding coming from a large educational corporation in Japan called Benesse Corporation. We have designed Child Research Net's English site mainly for academics, educators, professionals, policy-makers and youth to work together to better understand Japanese culture and Japanese children.
• EDUCATION PLANET - JAPAN PAGE - Over 300,000 educational topics including Japan!
• ELECTRIC SAMURAI - Electric Samurai / photo gallery covering Japan, China, and Mongolia. Also an Oriental Gallery, with images of works of art from Japan, Korea, and Mongolia; and, an entire section devoted to samurai images.
• KAMISHIBAI FOR KIDS - DISCOVER KAMISHIBAI TRADITIONAL JAPANESE STORY CARDS! A wonderful way to encourage the imagination and develop the reading skills of students of all ages and abilities.
• JAPAN UNIT - Unit Study on Japan for K-3
• JAPAN KID'S GALLERY - Here's your chance to get your artwork displayed on the Internet! Japan Kids Gallery is now holding an exhibit of the drawings you submit to us. Anything you've drawn--on paper or on a computer--that relates to Japan can be turned in. There'll be attractive prizes for the winning entries, so make a submission today!
• KIDS' CARTOON GALLERY
• KIDS' JAPAN Come and join us here at Kids' Japan... This site is 100% safe for kids of any age...
• KID'S WEB JAPAN
• KID'S WINDOW - LEARN ABOUT JAPAN
• LANGUAGE LAB - Visit LANGUAGE LAB for a fun and easy introduction to Japanese. You'll learn basic phrases that people use everyday, and you can practice them yourself after hearing how they're pronounced.
• SADAKO AND THOUSAND PAPER CRANES ORIGAMI PROJECT FOR GRADES 3-5
• TWENTY SIX (26)LESSONS TO LEARN ABOUT JAPAN
• TOKYO WITH KIDSThe interactive online community for English speaking parents in Tokyo and all of Japan!

   HOMESCHOOLING IN JAPAN

• COOK'S FAMILY HOMEPAGE
• HOME EDUCATORS OF YOKOTA (H.E.Y.) - Point of Contact: Kris Monahan @ DSN 227-4731 or Kim Kee @ DSN 227-4744, e-mail: RNKKEE@aol.com
• HOMESCHOOLING IN JAPAN - This site was created to help others who are interested in homeschooling, or supplementing their children's English education in Japan. Taking responsibility for our children's education is one of the biggest challenges we face as parents. Having useful and up-to-date information in one place helps make the burden a little lighter.
• HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT ASSOCIATION OF JAPAN -
• HOME SHURE - Webpage of a home-education program established by the Tokyo Shure "free school", reportedly the largest of the alternative schools in Japan.
• KHEA - KANTO HOME EDUCATORS' ASSOCIATION - Point of Contact: David and Linda Ahrens, email: ahrensd@zma.attmil.ne.jp
• KHEA - KANTO HOME EDUCATORS' ASSOCIATION, Point of Contact: David and Linda Ahrens, email: ahrensd@zma.attmil.ne.jp
• MISAWA HOME EDUCATORS MHE is an inclusive support group for military and civilian homeschoolers at Misawa Air Base Japan.
• OTHERWISE JAPAN - P.O. Kugayama Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Kyoko Aizawa; (+81 3 3331 6554) new 10-29-97 ; e-mail: owj@comax.ne.jp or jab02521@nifyserve.or.jp
• SMITH FAMILY - Baptist missionary family and homeschoolers in Naroyo.
• YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE HOMESCHOOLERS - Point of Contact: John and Sash Salzer @ salzfam@nia.attmil.ne.jp salzfam@nia.attmil.ne.jp
• OR VISIT OUR MAIN HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES PAGE

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  INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN JAPAN

• CSRNet Interntional Christian Schools
• INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS.COM - Directory of International Schools in Japan & other Countries.
• INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN JAPAN -A short listing of international schools in Japan.
• TAGNET - Directory of International Christian Schools.
• THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN JAPAN
• THE ASIA-PACIFIC K-12 EDUCATORS SUMMIT - Links to all the Schools and other connections established in Japan
• PRIMARY & SECONDARY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

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 JAPANESE MANNERS AND  ETIQUETTE

• Japanese Etiquette - Correct manners are very important among the Japanese. Also as a foreigner in Japan you should be familiar with at least the most basic rules:
• Japanese Etiquette in BBQ House - If you find yourself dining in Japan or at Japanese barbecue, there are certain rules of play which should help you fit in well. Here's how to perfect your etiquette and dine with Japanese finesse and style:
• Japanese Etiquette Fact Sheet - Fact sheet released by the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State, July 31, 1997. Japanese attach much importance to proper behavior and etiquette, which have developed in order to allow relationships to be as smooth and free of tension as possible. Tradition, form and protocol are highly valued.

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 JAPANESE FOOD AND COOKING

• Bob and Angie's Kitchen - RecipeS of Japanese Food
• EATING IN RESTAURANTS IN JAPAN - Table Manners & Customs
• GLOSSARY OF JAPANESE FOODS
• JAPANESE FOOD & TABLE MANNERS
• Japanese Food Web Resources
• JAPAN GUIDE FOOD PAGE
• STICKYRICE.COM - For people who love to eat Sushi!
• Web Resources for Japanese Food

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 JAPANESE LANGUAGE - Learn About The Japanese Language

• ENGLISH TO JAPANESE TO ENGLISH ONLINE DICTIONARY
• Hanae's Japanese Language Tips for Independent Travellers
• JAPANESE LANGUAGE & INFORMATION PAGE
• JAPANESE LANGUAGE -Internet Resources
• JAPANESE LANGUAGE PAGE for students of George Washington University
• Japanese-English Dictionary Portal for Japanese Language Web Resources
• JAPANESE-ONLINE JAPANESE LESSONS
• Jim Breen's WWWJDIC Server Japanese-English Online Dictionary
• LANGUAGE LAB - Visit LANGUAGE LAB for a fun and easy introduction to Japanese. You'll learn basic phrases that people use everyday, and you can practice them yourself after hearing how they're pronounced.
• LEARN JAPANESE - FREE! ONLINE LESSONS!
• LEARN JAPANESE ONLINE - Welcome to Learn Japanese Online, the free and easy way to learn Japanese on the web.
• NIHONGO: JAPANESE LANGUAGE
• NIHONGO.ORG - JAPANESE LANGUAGE
• NIHONGO HOMEPAGE - Let's Learn Japanese Language.
• NIHONGO PAKU-PAKU - For all Japanese learners. Enjoy learning Japanese with sounds and illustration. Try Japanese food. Relax with some games.
• ONLINE DICTIONARIES & TRANSLATORS
• THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE & WRITING

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 JAPANESE NEWSPAPERS

• ASAHI NEWSPAPER

• Association of Japanese Newspapers [Pressnet] - Provides links to Japanese newspapers organized by region.

• Foreign Press Center - The FPC was established in October 1976 as an independent, private and non-profit foundation and serves as an institution to support members of the foreign press in their work in Japan by helping them to overcome such barriers as differences in customs and language and to get "accurate information, gathered quickly and without waste."

• DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE
• KYODO NEWS ONLINE
• MAINICHI DAILY NEWS
• NICHI BEI TIMES ONLINE - The Nichi Bei Times was founded in 1946 to get the community 'reconnected' after the World War II internment of Japanese Americans. It is the oldest Japanese American bilingual daily in Northern California. The Nichi Bei Times also has a Printing Department.
• NIKKEI NET INTERACTIVE
• THE DAILY YOMIURI
• THE JAPAN TIMES ONLINE
• Regional Newspapers
  1. Chubu Weekly, English language
  2. Chunichi Shinbun, Nagoya
  3. Hokkaido Shinbun-->
  4. The Hokkoku Shinbun, Kanazawa Japan
  5. JAPAN UPDATE - Your Okinawa Home for News, Summit Information, Culture, and More! Japan's Most Popular English Newspaper Online!
  6. Kobe Shinbun -->
  7. Kyoto Shinbun, English and Japanese
  8. Minami Nippon shinbun, English and Japanese
  9. Nishi Nippon Shinbun, English and Japanese
  10. Okinawa Times, English and Japanese
  11. Ryukyu Shinpo, English, Japanese and Spanish

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JAPANESE-RELATED SITES

• American Red Cross in Japan - The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. This site provides services for Atsugi and Zama.
• JAPANESE POST OFFICE HOMEPAGE - ENGLISH

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 JOBS IN JAPAN - Teaching English in Japan & Other Job Opportunities

• FIND A TEACHER - Findateacher.net helps Japanese foreign language students and native English-speaking language teachers in Japan find each other. At the site, you fill out a profile of yourself including where you are willing to teach and how much you want to be paid, and then students look at your profile and contact you to see if you can teach them.
• OHAYO-SENSEI - Welcome to the world's largest and most comprehensive jobs-in-Japan magazine. Now in its eighth year of twice-monthly publication, the free electronic newsletter O-Hayo Sensei reports currently available teaching (and other English language-related) positions at schools, institutions and companies all across Japan.
• TEACHING ENGLISH IN JAPAN
• ELT NEWS - THE WEBSITE FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS IN JAPAN
• JOBSINJAPAN.COM - JAPAN JOB LISTINGS

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 KIMONO INFORMATION

• ABOUT KIMONO
• JPNET KIMONO HYPERTEXT - A HISTORY OF THE KIMONO and information on Mans' Kimono, Women's Kimono, and Child's Kimono.
• KIMONO EXHIBIT
• THE KIMONO PAGE - Tell Me About The Kimono Robes.
• WEDDING KIMONO

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 MAPS AND WEATHER OF JAPAN

• A Witness to History: World Maps in Early - Modern Japan - Guide to old Japanese cartography and how they viewed themselves in the world.
• About.com: Map of Japan -  Features a free blank outline map of the country of Japan to print out for educational, school, or classroom use.
• Altapedia.com: Japan Geographical Map -  Features geographical and political maps of Japan.
• Japan Maps - The Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection.
• Japan Maps - Contains political and geographical links of Japan.
• Japan Travel Updates: Japan Maps - Includes a country-wide map (545K), regional maps, and transportation maps.
• Japanese Historical Maps from UC Berkeley - Online gallery of 2,300 early maps of Japan from the 17th to early 20th century.
• Mapquest.com: Map of Japan -Includes a zoomable map of Japan from satellite view to street view.
• Maps of Japanese Warlords - Complete and detailed maps of Japan in the Warring States period, all the provinces, warlords' domains, locations of battles, and so on.
• Old Maps of Japan - Index of antique historical and political maps of Japan.
• Prefecture Detailed Maps - Large maps of each of the prefectures showing major cities and towns.
• Regions and Cities - Japan Information Network maps of various regions in prefectures.
• The Geographical Survey Institute: Japan Maps - Includes several clickable maps of Japan at different scales.

 ORIGAMI INFORMATION - Discover the Art of Folding Paper - Japanese Origami

• CLASSIC CRANES
• DOLLAR BILL ORIGAMI BY
• FASCINATING FOLDS
• FILES & DIAGRAMS
• INFORMATION ON ORIGAMI
• INTERACTIVE ORIGAMI
• JIM PLANK'S ORIGAMI PAGE
• JOSEPH WU'S ORIGAMI
• KOSHIRO'S ANIMATED ORIGAMI
• LEARN2 MAKE BASIC ORIGAMI
• ORIGAMI
• ORIGAMIC ARCHITECTURE
• ORIGAMI PHOTO GALLERIES
• ORIGAMI WONDERLAND
• THE GARDEN OF ORIGAMI
• THE ONLINE ORIGAMI
• TOYOKO'S ORIGAMI SCHOOL

 TRAVEL INFORMATION - Travel Updates and Information, Tours, Places to Visit, How To Get There, Hotel, Transportation & More!

• ADVICE FOR TRAVELLING IN JAPAN
• JAPAN ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL AGENTS
• JAPAN HOTEL NETWORK Japan Hotel Directory
• JAPAN TRAVEL BUREAU
• JAPAN TRAVEL UPDATES - By Japan National Tourist Organization
• JAPAN RAILWAY & TRANSPORT REVIEW
• THE JAPAN FAQ - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
• TRAVEL JAPAN SITE
• VISIT JAPAN BY RAILWAY

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 ADVENTURE IN JAPAN - BY THE HOWARDS

 CHRISTIANITY IN JAPAN

 COUNTRY SPECIFIC

 

 HOMESCHOOLING IN JAPAN

 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN JAPAN

 JAPANESE ETIQUETTE

 JAPANESE FOOD

 JAPANESE LANGUAGE

 JAPANESE NEWSPAPERS ONLINE

 

 JOBS IN JAPAN

 KIMONO INFORMATION

 MAPS & WEATHER OF JAPAN

 ORIGAMI INFORMATION

 TRAVEL INFORMATION

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