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Japanese Economy Update

May, 2013

1. "What is Abenomics?" April 19 Speech by Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso (PDF file: 158KB)PDF fileOpen in new window
2. Tran-Pacific Partnership: April 12 Letters exchanged between: Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae and US Acting Trade Representative Demetrios Marantos
- Ambassador Marantis's Letter to Ambassador Sasae (PDF file: 147KB)PDF fileOpen in new window
- Ambassador Sasae's Letter to Ambassador Marantis (PDF file: 471KB)PDF fileOpen in new window

April, 2013

1. Digest of Abenomics (PDF file: 150KB) PDF fileOpen in new window
2. Japanese strength and challenges, Japan's trade (PDF file: 630KB) PDF fileOpen in new window
3. Prime Minister Abe's press conference on Japan's participation in the negotiation of TPP (http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/96_abe/statement/201303/15kaiken_e.html)



Japan Info on the Web

Web Japan(http://web-japan.org/index.html)Open in new window

Web Japan is the premier online source of English-language infomration on Japan and the Japanese.

Kids Web Japan(http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/index.html)Open in new window

Kids Web Japan is the best spot on the net for kids to get up-to-date info on Japan.

Trends in Japan(http://web-japan.org/trends/index.html)Open in new window

Trends in Japan is a site that introduces the latest developments in Japanese business, entertainment, fashion, science, society, sports, and more through short, engaging dispatches.

Japan Fact Sheet(http://web-japan.org/factsheet/index.html)Open in new window

Concise introductions of Typical topics related to themes such as Japanese geography, economy and culture.

Japan Atlas(http://web-japan.org/atlas/index.html)Open in new window

Japan Atlas visual presentations of the following seven areas of topics. Historic sites, Festivals, Architectures, Nature, Traditional crafts, Advanced Technology and communities.

The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts(http://web-japan.org/museum/menu.html)Open in new window

The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts offers a comprehensive view of traditional Japanese culture and past times. Among the works of art shown are many that have been designated national treasures.

Regions And Cities(http://web-japan.org/region/index.html)Open in new window

Take a virtual tour of Japan by accessing Japan's prefectures and major city's website.

Japan Video Topics(http://web-japan.org/jvt/index.html)Open in new window

Monthly issued Japan Topics in video. You can rent JVT in DVD. Please contact PR section: cgjd-pr@de.mofa.go.jp

Embassy of Japan in the United States of America: Profile of Japan(http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/profile/profile_index.htm)Open in new window

Profile of Japan offers general information on Japan.

Visit Japan(http://www.visitjapan.jp/eng/top.html)Open in new window

Japan National Tourism Organization(http://www.japantravelinfo.com/top/index.php)Open in new window



Educational Materials on Japan

The Consulate General of Japan provides the following educational materials about Japan and its culture.
Please contact PR Section at (303) 534-1551 or cgjd-pr@de.mofa.go.jp

Printed Materials

- Nipponica

CD & Video/DVD

CD & Video/DVD list (Excel File:24k)



Study in Japan

Japan offers a wide variety of opportunities for both short and long term study at the university level.
Websites below offer comprehensive information you can use when planning to travel to Japan for study, during your stay, and after you return.

The Study in Japan(http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/)Open in new window
Japan Student Services Organization: JASSO(http://www.jasso.go.jp/index_e.html)Open in new window
Gateway to Study in Japan website(http://www.g-studyinjapan.jasso.go.jp/en/)Open in new window

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