Napster opens in Japan Reuters via Yahoo! News
Napster Inc. said on Tuesday it launched an online song distribution site in Japan, challenging Apple Computer Inc. and popular music phones.
Japan director fights to get out of father's shadow Reuters via Yahoo! News
Fans of Japan's distinctive style of full-length animated films gave a standing ovation at this year's Venice Film Festival to the latest movie from Japan's famed Studio Ghibli.
Sony to launch blu-ray recorder in Japan Reuters via Yahoo! News
Sony Corp. said on Tuesday it will launch its Blu-ray high-definition optical disc recorders in Japan in December, in time for the peak of the year-end shopping season but about a month behind rival Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.
Henman cruises into Japan Open third round AFP via Yahoo! News
British star Tim Henman has opened his Japan Open account with a 6-2, 6-1 humbling of Canada's Frank Dancevic and said he fancied his chances here.
Japan says Iran oil talks winding down AFP via Yahoo! News
Japan's trade minister has said that talks were almost over with Tehran on whether to go ahead with a two billion-dollar contract to develop Iran's largest onshore oil field.
Japan backs South Korea's Ban as UN chief AFP via Yahoo! News
Japan has thrown its support behind South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-Moon to be the next chief of the United Nations, after previous hesitation due to strained ties between the neighbors.
Japan to announce China-SKorea summits: report AFP via Yahoo! News
Japan is to announce a fence-mending visit by new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to China and South Korea next week, a newspaper said.
Napster launches Japan service BBC News
Music download company Napster launches a service in Japan, the world's second largest music market
Asia: Japan's cheer infects region International Herald Tribune
Asian stocks advanced Monday after business confidence in Japan, the region's biggest economy, unexpectedly rose to a two-year high.
Japan, Saudis to Hold Investment Talks AP via Yahoo! Finance
Trade officials from Japan and Saudi Arabia will meet in Tokyo later this week for talks aimed at a bilateral investment agreement, officials said Tuesday.

KIDS WEB JAPAN
Introduces the country, its people, culture, history and language. Aimed at schoolchildren between 10 and 14, it features animation, games,
Japan National Tourist Organization
Japanese government site providing information for online budget hotel reservations, regional guides, convention locations, museums, and important starting
Japan Information Network
Contains numerous links to various aspects of Japan.
Japan Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Somewhere between the elegant formality of Japanese manners and the candid, sometimes boisterous exchanges that take place over a few drinks,
Travel Japan and Save on Hotels and Airfares
Features news and information about business, leisure, travel, work, technology, and culture.


Japan Information Network
Contains numerous links to various aspects of Japan.
Japan Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Somewhere between the elegant formality of Japanese manners and the candid, sometimes boisterous exchanges that take place over a few drinks,
Travel Japan and Save on Hotels and Airfares
Features news and information about business, leisure, travel, work, technology, and culture.
Japan in the Yahoo! Directory
Learn about the history, art, culture, sport, language, government, travel guides, science, and regions of Japan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA)
Address by Permanent Representative of Japan Oshima at the 61st Session of the General Web Japan - Gateway for all Japanese Information (other site)
Japan National Tourist Organization
In Miyajima, counted as one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, there is a cultural heritage site called the "Itsukushima Shinto Shrine" that is
Japan : Country Studies - Federal Research Division, Library of
Japan : Country Studies - Federal Research Division, Library of Congress.
Official website of Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet
Official website of the Kantei. Regularly updated with current events.