Topics: Asia : Japan
This category is for English web sites emanating from and relating to Japan.Japanese language websites must be submitted to World: Japanese.JapanJapan is an island nation situated off the east coast of the Asian continent. The nation's roughly 7,000 islands extend in an arc of about 3,000 km northeast to southwest. Total land area, if the Northern Territories are included, is 377,864 km2.Fast FactsPopulation (July 2003):127,214,499Age structure: (2003 est.)0-14 years: 14.4% (male 9,368,132; female 8,906,024) 15-64 years: 67% (male 42,852,204; female 42,368,109) 65 years and over: 18.6% (male 9,945,638; female 13,774,392) Official Language:JapaneseCapital:TokyoCurrency:Yen (JPY, ¥, 円)Political System:Parliamentary DemocracyGross Domestic Product (PPP, 2002 est.)3.55 Trillion US Dollars; per capita $28,000Official Unemployment Rate (2000) 5.4% (NB: If calculated by western methods, could be double)Number of Households (2000):46,376,000Legal Age of Adulthood:20 years oldLegal age for Driving:18 years for cars/motorcycles, 16 for 50cc scootersLife Expectancy (2003)Men: 77.63 years; Women: 84.41 yearsMarriage and Divorce Rates (2000):Marriages: 7.1/1000 persons, total 762,028; Divorces: 2/1000 persons, total 250,529National Suicide Rate (2000):14.2/100,000 personsNumber of Non-Japanese Residents (2000)1,686,444Religion:Shintoism49%Buddhism45%Christianity1%Other religions5%Total Primary Energy Supply (FY1995; 588 million kl crude oil equivalent)Petroleum55.8%Coal16.5%Nuclear12%Natural Gas 10.8%Hydro3.5%Geothermal0.2%Others1.1%Time Zone:GMT+9 (JST)International Country Code:+81Internet top-level domain name:jp
Arts and Entertainment
Sites about local artistic, cultural, and entertainment activities, events, institutions, businesses, and organizations in Japan.
Contemporary,
Museums,
Music,
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Business and Economy
Websites submitted here must be in English. Sites in Japanese should be submitted under the World/Japanese Business category.日本語のホームページはこちら
Advertising and Marketing,
Agriculture,
Automotive,
Beauty and Cosmetic Services,
Classifieds,
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Education
This category is for sites on education and school related topics in Japan.Websites submitted here must be Japanese education related and in English.
Historical Revisionism,
Language,
Organizations,
Schools,
Teaching,
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Government
This category is for sites of or relating to Japanese government. Websites submitted here must be Japanese government related and in English.
Demographics,
Embassies and Consulates,
Law,
Local,
National,
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Guides and Directories
This category is for databases and directories of information on Japan, including its history, culture, society, government, arts, economy, and infrastructure.
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Health
This category is for sites on health related issues in Japan.Please submit your site to the most appropriate subcategory possible.
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Islands
This category contains links to the islands of Japan.
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Localities
This category is for @links to towns and cities located in prefectures of Japan.
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Maps and Views
This category is for site on Japanese maps, photograph sites, live web cams, satellite imagery, etc., - any visual representation of the area.Please submit your site to the most appropriate subcategory possible.
Maps,
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News and Media
This category is for sites on Japanese news, magazines, and information on events in Japan.Sites that merely redistribute news from other sources will not be listed.Websites submitted here must be Japanese news related and in English.
Magazines,
Newspapers,
Online Media,
Publishers,
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Prefectures
This category is for local information on the 47 Prefectures of Japan.Official government sites (prefectures, cities, and towns) are listed under Japan/Government/Local.
Aichi,
Akita,
Aomori,
Chiba,
Ehime,
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Recreation and Sports
This category is for sites on recreation and sports in Japan. Please submit your site to the most appropriate subcategory possible.
Baseball,
Cycling,
Fishing,
Hockey,
Japanese Chess - Shogi,
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Regions
This category is for local information on the 7 main regions in Japan: Chubu and Hokuriku, Chugoku, Kanto, Kinki (Kansai), Kyushu and Okinawa, Shikoku, and Tohoku and Hokkaido.Sites focusing on a specific prefecture should submit their site under the appropriate Prefectures category.
Chubu and Hokuriku,
Chugoku,
Kanto,
Kinki,
Kyushu and Okinawa,
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Science and Environment
This category is for sites on Japanese scientific and environmental topics and concerns.Please submit your site to the most appropriate subcategory possible.
Japanese Government,
Organizations,
Space,
USJIMT Centers,
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Society and Culture
This category is for sites that deal with Japanese society and culture. Sites more on Asian culture should be submitted to the Asian Culture category.
Ancient Cultures,
Celebrations and Holidays,
Cultural Exchange,
Customs,
Environmental Issues,
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Transportation
This category is for sites on transportation in Japan.Websites submitted here must be Japan transportation related and in English.
Ports,
Railways,
Shipyards,
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Travel and Tourism
This category is for nationwide Japan tourism and travel sites in ENGLISH. Websites dealing with Tokyo or some regional area should NOT be submitted here.
Attractions,
Lodging,
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Weather
This category is for sites on weather and climate related issues in Japan.Websites submitted here must be Japanese weather related and in English.
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