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Japan Information Network
This site's well-presented and comprehensive set of links takes you to in-depth information on the culture, economy, government, media, and society of Japan. Search through Japan's regions, or explore unlimited info on the country as a whole.
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Schauwecker's Guide to Japan
Schauwecker knows plenty about Japan! You can spend all day exploring these well-organized sections on arts, accommodation, restaurants, culture, and more--with photos, informative text, and links.
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Fodor's New York City
Overwhelmed in NYC? Fodor's offers its reliable recommendations for what to do in New York City. Read about restaurants, lodging, and loads of relevant travel info.
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Japan Info
Dedicated to helping students and budget travelers, this personal site offers plenty of tips on travel and study in Japan. Check out "Traveling Cheaply," explore links to other sites, and watch for recent additions.
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Japan National Tourist Organization
The official site of the Japan National Tourist Organization takes us on a country-wide tour via info on the most important cities and towns, accommodations samplings (brief descriptions), a convention database, and a fairly extensive festivals calendar. Beware the strange navigation and broken links.
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Quirky Japan Homepage
Ready for something different? This plucky, if amateur, site to the quirky side of Japan is definitely entertaining. Sometimes critical, sometimes appreciative ancecdotes (and essays) cover things like strange festivals, budget travel tips, and unusual museums. Watch out: some of it sounds too weird to be true.
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