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Newspaper/Magazine

Asahi Shimbun English

Japan Times Online

Nikkei Net Interactive - Japan business news

Xene

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Government

Japan Government Sites (English)

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Business/Economy/Trade

APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation homepage (English)

Economic Planning Agency (English Page)
Statistics about the Japanese economy. Good links to Japanese Government sites.

Foreign Press Center - Japan (English)

The Japan Foundation (English)

Japan Information Network (English)

JETRO homepage (English)

Keidanren homepage (English)

OANDA.com
Currency Site exchange rates for foreign currency, currency converter, historical currency tables.

Pearl Sea Products
Peral Sea Products is a Canada based oyster producer. They have recently managed to break into the highly protected Japanese oyster market after three years of struggle and fighting with the Japanese government. They have a unique system of farming that involves automatically lowering or raising the oysters to the optimum temperature and nutrient depth. They have won numerous awards for their produce.

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Education

Database of Japanese Universities (English)

HOKKAIDO INSIDER: A JOB AND INFORMATION NETWORK SERVICE
The Hokkaido Insider provides information on jobs and other information of interest to language teachers. The primary focus is on teaching positions in Hokkaido for native speakers. Longtime resident Ken Hartmann broadcasts to subscribers only email announcements regarding part-time and full-time teaching positions available in Hokkaido.

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Japan Related

Genki Online
Japanese Language and Kanji generator

Jim Breen's Japanese homepage
Literally tons of links on Japan

Joyo Kanji list
Quicktime movies of all Joyo Kanji being written

Japan Today
Japan Today is updated every day (funnily enough...) with the standard news and information. What makes Japan Today different is that it includes the gossip and scandal you don't get to see in the Japan Times or Daily Yomiuri -- the stuff normally available in the sports newspapers and scandal weeklies. Finally, you can be clued in to what really matters! Check it out!

The Japan Zone
For a more general look at Japan, The Japan Zone is a great start. Neatly designed, well-written and comprehensive, this is a great primer for those new to Japan.