Japan Info

Japanese Economy Update

Japan Info on the Web

• Web Japan (https://web-japan.org/index.html)
  Web Japan is the premier online source of English-language infomration on Japan and the Japanese.
• Kids Web Japan (https://web-japan.org/kidsweb/index.html)
  Kids Web Japan is the best spot on the net for kids to get up-to-date info on Japan.
• Trends in Japan (https://web-japan.org/trends/index.html)
  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 (https://web-japan.org/factsheet/index.html)
  Concise introductions of Typical topics related to themes such as Japanese geography, economy and culture.
• Japan Atlas (https://web-japan.org/atlas/index.html)
  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 (https://web-japan.org/museum/menu.html)
  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 (https://web-japan.org/region/index.html)
  Take a virtual tour of Japan by accessing Japan's prefectures and major city's website.
• Japan Video Topics (https://web-japan.org/jvt/index.html)
  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 (https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/profile/profile_index.htm)
  Profile of Japan offers general information on Japan.
• Japan National Tourism Organization (http://www.japantravelinfo.com/top/index.php)
• Heat Illness Prevention Information (http://www.wbgt.env.go.jp/en/heatillness_pr.php)
  Summer in Japan is hot and humid. The Ministry of the Environment has compiled information regarding heat illness in Japan targeting people visiting Japan from overseas.
• Japan Pension System - Information for the persons living outside Japan who have been covered under the Japanese pension system

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