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Japan LinksIn an effort to provide value to my visitors, this page is a short list of Japan links to some of the more noteworthy Japanese websites I've bookmarked while residing here. I update this page periodically, so please stop by again as you find time, and by all means pls. give me a heads-up if you know of any other sites that need to be on the list, thx... Mountain Climbing in Japan Links"Hiking in Japan" group @ Facebook Set up & run by longtime Japan resident & climber Wes Lang, this very active Facebook group is a place to share cool hiking info, ask for advice, and meet hiking enthusiasts. Must be a Facebook member to join. International Adventure Club - Tokyo Founded in 1981, the IAC-Tokyo is an all-volunteer group of folks from the Tokyo area who enjoy outdoor activities together, including camping, caving, cycling, hiking, ice climbing, kayaking, mountaineering, mountain biking, paragliding, parties, rafting, rock climbing, sailing, scuba diving, skiing, snowshoeing, tennis, and more. International Outdoor Club - Kansai A group of people of different nationalities in Kansai who regularly participate in a wide variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, weekend backpacking, mountain biking, cycling, skiing, and take part in running events. Outdoor Club Tokyo (OCT) - アウトドア・クラブ・東京 An international outdoor club in Tokyo for Japanese and foreign people to enjoy outdoor and social activities together: hiking, camping, climbing, cycling, skiing, running, diving, kayak, barbecue parties, social events, etc. Get a workout or some gentle exercise in the beautiful Japanese countryside. Outdoor Club Japan (OCJ) アウトドア・クラブ・ジャパン A volunteer international outdoor club in Tokyo for Japanese and foreign people to enjoy outdoor and social activities together: hiking, camping, climbing, cycling, skiing, running, diving, kayak, barbecue parties, social events, etc. Evergreen Outdoor Center Based at the foot of the Japan Northern Alps in Hakuba, the Evergreen Outdoor Center has been operating bilingual, professionally guided adventure & eco tours as well as outdoor education and team development programs in and around Nagano's Hakuba Village for more than a decade. "The Japan Alps" photo book Japan-based, Canadian mountain photographer/writer Peter Skov has captured the spectacular beauty of all 3 ranges of the Japan Alps with his absolutely stunning photos, taken during all 4 seasons. To my knowledge, this is the only photo book in English about the Japan Alps. Preview all 120 pages at the link above. Welcome to the Beautiful Northern Japan Alps A very informative site in English, Chinese, & Korean about this spectacular area, including an access map, map of the mountain huts, mountain hut phone numbers and URLs, course hiking times, & mountain climbing safety guidelines. Hiking, Climbing & Mountaineering in Japan Extreme climber & Facebook friend Chris White has a way with words and takes some of the most stunning mountain pics I think I've ever seen. Two of my favorite pages there are his 3 season gear recommendations for a 3-day, 2-night mountain climbing trip and his photography tips. Hiking in Japan Longtime Japan resident Wes Lang provides a comprehensive site on hiking throughout Japan. Wes has also set up a very popular group at Facebook by the same name, Hiking in Japan. The
Tozan Tales A man & his dog climbed Japan's 100 Famous Mountains and have recently published a book detailing their journey. One
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Alpine Guides Information about camping and hiking in Shikoku, Kyushu, and beyond. My Favorite Mountains in Japan An interesting site with many great pics by Tomoo Chiba, an engineer in Ibaraki Prefecture. Jambo International JAMBO is an international volunteer organization, open to all, providing activities for hiking, environmental improvement, and charities in the Tokyo area and innumerable opportunities for personal fulfillment. Day hikes are scheduled at least once monthly, year-round. Outdoor Japan The online community for Outdoor Japan Magazine, Japan's first bilingual magazine featuring diverse outdoor activities, including hiking & climbing. Live Webcam of Mt. Fuji From an office in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture (UT + 9 hrs. = Japan time). Japanese Culture LinksJapanese Buddhism Canadian Hugo Deslippe explores the beliefs, history, and symbols of Buddhism in Japan, where art and aestheticism are strongly influenced by the Zen school. The Imperial Household Agency An introduction to the official duties and various public activities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, and other members of the Imperial Family. Engrish.com Fourteen-year-old highly-ranked site featuring hilarious English mistakes that appear in Japanese advertising signs and product designs. PhotoGuide Japan One of Philbert Ono's two sister sites dedicated to introducing Japan in English with photos, video clips, articles, and blog entries. Online since 1996, the site features over 36,000 images from all 47 prefectures. Japan Travel LinksJapan National Tourism Organization JNTO promotes travel to Japan by maintaining 13 offices in key cities around the world, as well as operating Tourist Information Centers in Japan for foreign visitors. TokyoTopia Informative insider's travel guide to the world's largest city by UK expat Honor Dargan. Finding a Job/Doing Business in Japan LinksOffice Space in Tokyo An easy to use service for finding professional, affordable office space throughout Tokyo. Jobs in Japan Japan's #1 English Job Site. DaiJob.com Work in Japan. Jobs in Japan and Japanese jobs. Japan Times Jobs Bilingual jobs, careers, and employment site run by Japan's largest English newspaper. Ecentral In partnership with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, bilingual job site provides online job posting, resume search, and advertising for international companies and job candidates in Japan. CareerCross Jobs in Japan for bilingual professionals. Gaijin Pot The biggest community site for finding jobs, apartments, news, classifieds, and a guide to business and living in Japan. Foreigners' Rights LinksUnited for a Multicultural Japan Non-profit organization working to promote the welfare and legal rights of non-Japanese people married to Japanese nationals, and other long-term or permanent residents of Japan. Debito.org Longtime permanent resident, university professor, and foreigner rights activist Arudou Debito (formerly David Aldwinckle) of Hokkaido provides useful info on all social issues facing foreigners in Japan. English Print Media LinksDaily Yomiuri Online Japan's leading English-language newspaper is published by The Yomiuri Shimbun, which has the largest circulation of any newspaper in the world. The Japan Times Online Daily news and features on Japan from the most widely read English-language newspaper in Japan, covering national news, business news, sports news, and commentary. Metropolis Magazine Japan's #1 English magazine is a 60-page free weekly city guide with a focus on entertainment, events, Japanese culture, news, and classified ads, targeting English-speaking foreigners in Tokyo. Japan Transport LinksJR East (East Japan Railway Company) Official website of East Japan Railway Company shows routes, maps, timetables, fares, & passes. Tokyo Metro Official website for Japan's largest subway sytem provides information on tickets, commuter railway passes, and sightseeing in Tokyo, as well as subway network maps. Narita International Airport Official website shows flight info, airport access, terminal guides, and area hotel reservations. Japanese Dictionary & Translator LinksJim Breen's WWWJDIC Almost every day I visit this awesome romanized Japanese to English and English to Japanese site by Jim Breen, research fellow at Monash University in Australia. Rikai.com Tokyo software engineer Todd Rudick's site uses javascript pop-up windows to enable you to read Japanese kanji in blocks of text or on entire webpages. Bing Translator Translate text or webpage URL in or out of 38 languages, powered by Microsoft. Google Translate Google's free online language translation service instantly translates text, web pages, or documents in over 50 languages. WorldLingo Free online text translator in and out of over 30 different languages. Emergency Services LinksTokyo English Life Line (TELL) TELL is a non-profit community service organization dedicated to helping foreigners with advice and counseling on a wide variety of problems they may run into living in Japan, including free telephone counseling from 9am-11pm daily. Japan Helpline Japan's only 24 hour non-profit, nationwide emergency assistance service for the international community. Call 24 hours a day, from anywhere & anytime about anything, from a simple question to emergency assistance.
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Main Tier 2 Pages:  What's New? (blog)  Highest Mountains in Japan  Strongest Ever Japan Earthquake and Tsunami 
Pacific Islands Travel  What Japanese University Students Think About...?  Yoshimizu's Artwork Japan Mountain Pages:  Climbing Mt. Fuji - FAQ  Mt. Kita-dake  Mt. Oku-hotaka-dake & Mt. Yari-ga-take
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