An Illustrated Introduction to Japan - A school exercise on Japanese history, culture, composition, and geography,

H-Net Asia-Pacific Network - H-Net, humanities and science online; Japanese history and culture mail list.

Information Resources for People with Disabilities in Japan - Resources across Japan for the blind, the deaf, and the handicapped.

Japan for the Uninvited - Comments on various news and stories in Japan from recent items to those several years old.
Meta Description: [ Articles about Japanese culture from a slightly twisted foreign perspective ]

Japan from Asahi to Zen - An A-Z of traditional terms, and a pop culture glossary, from an interested European's perspective.
Meta Description: [ A Japanese Cultural Glossary - traditional terms and pop culture ]

Japan Information Network - A fun approach to a guide. Lots of current information.
Meta Description: [ japan portal site ]

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.
Meta Description: [ JapanReview.Net contains book reviews, news, author interviews, essays,and topics related to mainly English books on Japan ]

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

Japanese Culture - Details Japanese weddings, kimono, koto, and festivals.
Meta Description: [ Over 120 pages of Japanese culture: Geisha, Samurai, cherry blossom, Japanese Clothing, kimono, Japanese New Year, Japanese tea ceremony, Japanese gardens, Christmas in Japan, Japanese music and more. ]

Japanese Culture -- A Primer For Newcomers - Explanations of Japanese cultural traits and resulting culture shock facing westerners.
Meta Description: [ Insights on important Japanese cultural traits and attitudes for non-Japanese ]

Japanese National Holidays for 2004 - Listings of holidays when banks and offices are closed.
Meta Description: [ Japanese Public Holidays for 2004 ]

Japanorama: City Population Rankings - The largest 209 Japanese cities ranked by population.

Japundit - Blog about Japan by someone who isn't a Japanese native.

Real Life in Japan - Short articles about various aspects of life in Japan, from women only buses to the hamburger wars.

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.

The Japan Zone - Broad intro to old and new Japan; also has a good listing of Japanese companies.
Meta Description: [ Japan travel guide, offering information on Japanese popular culture, the history of Japanese culture, etiquette and relocation information - it's all here at Japan Zone. ]

Tokyo English Information Source - English information on Japan, Tokyo restaurants and other useful things.
Meta Description: [ English Information on Japan, Tokyo restaurants, and other useful things. ]