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American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, www.accj.or.jp. Tokyo Office: Masonic 39 MT Bldg. 10F, 2-4-5 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041, Japan. Tel: 81-3-3433-5381; Fax: 81-3-3433-8454; join@accj.or.jp. AsiaNow, www.buyusa.gov/asianow, a program by the U.S. Commercial Service provides resources for 14 Asia-Pacific markets, including the monthly on-line newsletter, Asia Now e-News. The Economist is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics etc. The Country Briefings, compiled for 60 countries by the Economist Intelligence Unit, provides extensive economic and political data, as well as links to articles. Take a look at the Japan Country Briefing. International Monetary Fund promotes financial stability, international trade and economic growth among its 184 member countries. The website provides country information (with a section on Japan) and a number of publications, including the World Economic Outlook. Japan External Trade Organziation (JETRO), www.jetro.go.jp, is a government-related organization that promotes trade and investment. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) provides a lot of economic information about its member states, including Japan. U.S. Commercial Service, www.buyusa.gov, offers assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services to markets worldwide, including Japan. U.S. Government Export Portal, www.export.gov, publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad. World Trade Organization, www.wto.org, regulates trade rules between its member countries, and provides information on economic data, trade regulations, disputes and agreements about its members, including Japan.
Office of Overseas Schools, Department of State, www.state.gov/m/a/os, provides a Directory of Schools and Regional Education Associations listing American International Schools for East Asia, including Japan: British International Schools Worldwide, www.bisw.org, provides listings of British schools around the world, including Japan: East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools (EARCOS) provides links to its Member Schools in East Asia, including Japan. Study in Japan, www.studyjapan.go.jp, is a comprehensive, government-sponsored guide to study opportunities in Japan for foreign students. GoAbroad.com, www.goabroad.com, in its Study Abroad section, provides an international education database for those intending to study abroad, including Japan. Worldwide Classroom, www.worldwide.edu, contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries, including Japan. The web pages include information about primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and language schools.
Worpermit.com, provides immigation, visa, and work permit information for Japan. The embassies and consulates listed below will be able to provide detailed information as well: Canadian Embassy in Japan, www.tokyo.gc.ca; 3-38 Akasaka 7-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8503, Japan. Tel.: 81 (3) 5412-6200; Fax: 81 (3) 5412-6289; tokyo@international.gc.ca. United States Embassy in Japan, http://tokyo.usembassy.gov; 1-10-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8420, Japan; Tel: (03) 3224-5000; Fax: (03) 3505-1862. British Embassy in Japan, www.uknow.or.jp; No 1 Ichiban-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8381, Japan; Tel: (81) (3) 5211-1100; Fax: (81) (3) 5275-3164; embassy.tokyo@fco.gov.uk. Japanese Embassy in the UK, www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp; 101–104 Piccadilly, London W1J 7JT, UK; Tel: (020) 7465 6500; Fax: (020) 7491 9348; info@jpembassy.org.uk. Embassy of Japan in Canada, www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp; 255 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9E6, Canada; Tel: (613) 241-8541; Fax: (613) 241-4261. Embassy of Japan in the USA, www.embjapan.org; 2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008-2822; Tel: (202) 238-6700; Fax: (202) 328-2187.
AlloExpat.com, www.alloexpat.com, is an information and resource portal for expatriates living in or moving to the Asia-Pacific region, including an online forum for expatriates in Japan. Asia Expats Forum, www.asia-expatsforum.com, is a community forum for expatriates living in Asia, with country-specific discussion groups including a Japan Expat Forum. AsiaXPAT, www.asiaxpat.com, provides extensive expatriate resources for those moving to one of 13 East Asian cities, including Tokyo. Association of Foreign Wives of Japanese (AFWJ), www.afwj.org. For women not Japanese born and raised in Japan, who are engaged to, are, or have been married to a Japanese man. Provides friendship, support, and mutual help in adapting to Japanese society. BritishExpats.com, britishexpats.com, is a website dedicated to British expats around the world, including a general forum on the Far East, including postings from Japan. Expat Exchange, www.expatexchange.com, provides a wealth of resources and articles, as well as a forum.The site has a few useful articles and links about Japan. Expat Blog, www.expat-blog.com, is a worldwide directory of blogs related to expatriate life, with listings for Japan. Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, a site mostly dedicated to off-shore investments and retirement havens, provides useful information for expatriates in Japan. Expatriates.com, www.expatriates.com, an online community for expatriates, has a section on Japan, with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board. Expat Web Directory, www.expatwebdirectory.com, provides listings of expatriate discussion groups and forums for most countries, including Japan. Going Global, www.goinglobal.com, is a resource center for global careers, providing Career Guides for numerous countries, including Japan ($14.95). Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go, thejapanfaq.cjb.net, provides practical information about Japan for foreigners. Living Abroad in Japan, www.livingabroadinjapan.com, is the website hosted by the author of the book by the same name. Meetup, www.meetup.com, lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Check out the Japan section, listing groups all over the country. Orient Expat, www.orientexpat.com, offers discussion groups on expatriate life, work, visa issues, and jobs in Asia, with a section on Japan. Tales from a Small Planet, www.talesmag.com, is a webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates; The Japan section features "Real Post Reports" by expatriates , as well as useful links. Tokyo With Kids, www.tokyowithkids.com, is an online community for English-speaking parents in Japan.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, www.mofa.go.jp Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations, www.un.int/japan, provides general information about culture, politics and the economy, as well as a variety of useful links--or visit the United Nations web portal at www.un.org/english or www.un.int, WebJapan, web-japan.org, sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and operated by a Japanese NGO, is one of Japan's leading websites for information on the country. The World Bank provides reports and analysis about infrastructure, health, trade and more, with a section on East Asia & the Pacific, including Japan.
International Real Estate Digest, www.ired.com, provides international real estate listings, with a section on Asia , including Japan. International Real Estate Directory, www.internationalrealestatedirectory.com, has worldwide real estate listings, including Japan. Overseas Corporation (Kaigai Shoji), www.overseas.co.jp, is a Tokyo real estate company assisting expatriates in finding housing.
Asahi.com, www.asahi.com, is a joint news website by the International Herald Tribune and Japan's Asahi Shimbun newspaper. Kidon Media Link, www.kidon.com, an online directory of world newspapers and news media, has an extensive listing of news media in Japan. Live-radio.net, www.live-radio.net/info.shtml, provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including Japan. Online Newspapers, www.onlinenewspapers.com, lists over 1000 links to online newspapers worldwide, including Japan.
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