Links to Anglo-Japanese societies, academic and government institutions and other Japan-related organizations. Some of these sites are a good alternative to search engines and directories for obtaining general information on Japan as well as finding out about the organizations themselves. 

Embassy of Japan in the UK
Events, information, statistics, online version of the "On Japan" newsletter, visa information, common Japanese characters downloadable in JPEG format, Japanese etiquette, list of regional Anglo-Japanese organizations.

Nihongo Centre
Japanese language teaching in the UK. Exam information, teaching vacancies, courses and events. Run by the Japan Foundation.

Japan Travel Updates
The Japan National Tourist Organization web site. Travel tips, sightseeing, transport, accommodation, regional guide, shopping guide, events, festivals, facts and figures. There is also a different, British version of the site under the name See Japan.

Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation
Charitable organization with the aim to promote understanding between the UK and Japan in cultural, professional, academic and artistic fields. Details of their events, exhibitions and scholarships.

Bridge To Japan
Set up by the Daiwa Foundation (see above), this is a very comprehensive links site in multiple categories including computing, travel, literature, politics, language, leisure, companies, arts, culture. A useful starting point for finding Japan-related information in English, it is generally reliable and up to date.

The Japan Society
Details of the activities of the longest-established Anglo-Japanese society. Based in London, it also has a role in coordinating the regional Anglo-Japanese societies and the web site includes a list of them with contact details.

Japan Festival Education Trust
Educational charity which aims to support teachers in the UK. Online newsletter, details of events, courses, workshops and exhibitions.

Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Press releases, foreign policy, economic affairs, regional and cultural sections, links to government-related sites, guide for visitors to Japan. Official government site.

Japan Information Network
Set up by the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (see above), this is an informative and entertaining site with sections including Japan Atlas, Virtual Museum of Traditional Japanese Arts, Kids Web Japan, Regions & Cities, Trends In Japan, Statistics, Japan Web Navigator, Puzzle Japan and an online version of the Nipponia quarterly magazine.

JETRO
Thinking of doing business with Japan? The Japan External Trade Organization web site has information on exporting to and investing in Japan. There is also a JETRO London site.

Japan 2001
This official site explains the series of events that took place throughout the United Kingdom between May 2001 and March 2002, aiming to expand the links between the UK and Japan and to introduce Japanese culture to a wider UK audience. Although the event is long over, the web site is continuing for the time being and the hope is that the spirit of the festival will live on. There is also a Japanese site available. 

JET Programme
The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme, set up in 1987 by the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations, is a scheme whereby young overseas (non-Japanese) graduates can participate in international exchange and language education in Japan. This site has information for prospective applicants and ex-JETs.

JET AA UK
The web site of the UK JET Alumni Association has news, advice, careers information and other services for British people who have participated in the JET scheme.

Sussex Japan Society
Information about this regional Anglo-Japanese society, which was founded in 1996, together with an About Japan section with links to web sites on culture, history, food, travel etc.

Japan Arena
Japan Arena will be a national centre in London for the practice, study and enjoyment of all elements of Japanese culture with specialized and dedicated areas: practice halls, restaurants, galleries, reference facilities, meeting rooms and 'electronic playgrounds' will offer a unique set of facilities appealing to many different people and age-groups from the local community and from further afield. It will be the setting for a wide range of hands-on educational and training programmes.

Japan Arena will link with other Japanese culture centres in France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Canada and the USA as well as directly with Japan: business, creative industries and cultural institutions, sports bodies and a wide range of other organizations and individuals.