Japanese

 
Travel Websites
 
Nihongo
 
Japan National Tourist Organization
A government sponsored travel website in English, Chinese, Korean and German.  This site will provide links to other valuable sites.
 
http://www.jnto.go.jp/
 
Yookoso
 
This site is sponsored by JNTO which includes a tourist photo library, annual events and an art and culture site.
 
http://www.visitjapan.jp/
 
Travel to Japan
Click on a region of Japan and get information on a place to visit.  For example if you want information on Tokyo or Yokohama click on Kanto.
For information on Osaka or Kyoto click on Kinki and for Hiroshima click on Chugoku.
 
http://www.kanko-otakara.jp/en/
 
Japanese Crafts
This is a comprehensive site on Japanese crafts.  The most popular crafts by their medium are listed.  However you can use the search tool to get to other websites.
 
http://www.kougei.or.jp/english/
 
http://web-japan.org/atlas/crafts/craft_fr.html
 
 
 
Japanese Dolls
 
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/jshoaf/Jdolls/index.htm
 
Calligraphy
 
http://markun.cs.shinshu-u.ac.jp/japan/shodou/index-e.html
 
Masks
 
http://www.yoshinoantiques.com/masks.html
 
 
Japanese Pottery
 
http://www.japanpotterynet.com/en/
 
Japanese Sports
Sumo
 
http://sumo.goo.ne.jp/eng/ozumo_joho_kyoku/shiru/kiso_chishiki/beginners_guide/index.html
 
Ninjas
 
http://people.howstuffworks.com/ninja.htm
 
Tokyo Food Page
This website is a restaurant guide to restaurants in Japan which also includes recipes.
 
http://www.bento.com/tf-recp.html
 
http://www.bento.com/tokyofood.html
 
 
Japanese Culture
Many different aspects of Japanese life are included in this site. If your topic is does not appear on the main page, use the search feature.
 
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e691.html
 
Japan Atlas
Good site for information on different parts of Japan. Especially good for crafts and festivals
 
http://web-japan.org/atlas/index.html
 
Japanese Celebrations
Check this site for information and a listing of national celebrations in Japan and follow the links for more information.
 
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2062.html