Links

• World War II Artifacts
• Government Links
• Jet Program Links
• Cultural and Educational Information
• Texas Oklahoma Links
• Japan-Related Organizations in Texas and Oklahoma
• Traveling in Japan
• Miscelaneous Links

Government Links

• Japanese Embassies and Consulates Websites
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs Homepage
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Web Server Network
• Subscribe to the "What's New" Mail Service of the Foreign Ministry.
• Japanese Government Links
• The Official Residence of the Prime Minister
• Statistics Bureau & Statistics Center
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
• Social Insurance Agency- About Social Insurance Systems and National Pension System
• Diplomatic Record Office
• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Houston
• John Manjiro Whitfield Commemorative Center for International Exchange (CIE)

Jet Program Links

• Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program - An execellent opportunity for recent college graduates to live and work in Japan.
• JET Alumni Association International
• Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)
• JET Program-Official Website (USA)

Cultural and Educational Information

• Web Japan - A good source to find information on the society, culture, education, and other aspects of Japan. Web Japan also provides links to many other good sites for finding Japan-related information.
• Kidsweb Japan - A great resource on Japan for the wired classroom!
• The Virtual Museum - Find out about traditional Japanese culture on-line.
• Stanford Guide to Japan Information Resources - A good resource to links with all kinds of Japan-related information.
• Nipponia - A quartery magazine which introduces modern Japan to people all over the world. If you would like a free subscription to Nipponia, please send your name and mailing address to this email address.
• Japan +, Asia-Pacific Perspectives - Japan+ (Japan Plus) is a monthly magazine which looks at Japanese society and culture, and Japan's role within the Asia-Pacific community. Articles on government policy are produced with the support of the Cabinet Office of the Government of Japan.
• About Nippon.com - The bimonthly journal Japan Echo features translations of essays, interviews, and discussions by noted commentators on topics of interest in Japan today.
• Japan Video Topics - Japan Video Topics offers a comprehensive view of Japanese culture, society, nature, science and technology etc. through streamed content.
• The Japan Foundation - Information on grants and fellowships, support for Japanese language instruction, and many other programs.
• The Study in Japan - A comprehensive guide to studying in Japan with information for prospective study abroad students on Japanese colleges and universities, examinations and scholarships.
• Japan Student Services Organization - Information on Japanese colleges and universities, examinations and scholarships
• Japan Sumo Association - Find out about the latest news and tournament standings. A good page for sumo enthusiasts and novices alike.
• Ship for World Youth U.S.A. Alumni Association - This program allows youths of Japan and thirteen other countries to partake in a variety of exchange activities in several countries during a two-month period abroad a ship.

Texas Oklahoma Links

• The State of Texas
• The State of Oklahoma
• The City of Austin
• The City of Dallas
• The City of El Paso
• The City of Fort Worth
• The City of Houston
• The City of Oklahoma City
• The City of San Antonio
• The City of Tulsa

Japan-Related Organizations in Texas and Oklahoma

• Japan-America Society of Houston
• Japan Bussiness Association of Houston
• Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
• Japan-America Society of San Antonio
• Japanese American Citizens League, Houston Chapter
• Japanese Association of Greater Houston
• Dallas Japanese Association
• Ft. Worth Japanese Society
• Japanese Teachers Association of Texas
• The Japan America Society of Greater Austin
• Japan-America　Society of Oklahoma

Traveling in Japan

• Japan National Tourist Organization - Planning a trip? Visit this site or the U.S. site for helpful hints.
• Regions and Cities of Japan - Get sightseeing information directly from the cities you want to visit.
• A Guide to Japanese Visas - Visa Application Infomation from the Ministry of Foreign Affiars
• Japan Customs - What is legal and illegal to take to Japan? Explore this site to find out.
• Animal Quarantine - Information that you need to know about entry into and departure from Japan with your own animals or with meat products.
• Plant Quarantine - Information that you need to know about what plants are permitted into and out of Japan.
• Importing or Bringing Medication into Japan for Personal Use - Take a look here to find out about the appropriate way to take medication to Japan.
• Japan Rail Pass - How to buy the Japan Rail Pass, train routes and schedules.

Miscellaneous Links

• Japanese Language Pack (Microsoft Global IME for Japanese) - Download the Japanese Language Pack so that you can read all homepages that are in Japanese and send and receive Japanese e-mail.
• Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) The JAXA's homepage includes JAXA's structure, launch information, press releases and technical information, covering a wide variety of JAXA's current activities.
• The Sasakawa Peace Foundation carries out a range of programs aimed at promoting international understanding, exchange and cooperation.