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