Government and Governmental Bodies
Representation of Political Parties in the Diet
Provides details on the representation of each political party in both houses of the Japanese Diet.
Political resources:parties,media,& organizations
Data,links and professional reports covering the abovte subjects.
The Prime Minister and the Cabinet
The official website of the Kantei (Official Residence) of the Prime Minister of Japan.
The State, Population and Way of Life
Japan Global Window
UCLA's Window on Japan provides information on the country and its traditions, history and culture.
Japan Background Notes - TradePort
US Department of State's descriptive information on Japan and its characteristics.
Japan Country Study - Library of Congress
US Library of Congress country study on Japan, its people and traditions.
CIA Japan Survey Page
Data from the World Fact Book about Japan's geography, its people, government, economy and other statistical information.
InfoNation: Japan
A compilation of statistical information on Japan's geography, economy, population, and social indicators.
Guide to Japan(Schauwecker's Guide)
About 200 pages with illustrated, general information about most aspects of modern and traditional Japan.
Lonely Planet - Japan
A leading on-line guide to help you find your way and answer many of your questions .
Useful Information for the Business Community
Japan Business Travel - US State Dept.
US State Department Country Commercial Guide for Japan providing an overview of the economy and business practices.
Japanese Business Etiquette and more
Providing a compendium of business etiquette,Do's and Taboo's,and other useful information..
Japan Business Travel Overview
Trade Port/US Department of Commerce section on business travel, visa requirements, etc. in Japan.
Price Check Tokyo
An unofficial listing of prices of everyday items in Tokyo.
Japan holidays & festivals site
Holidays,festivals,time zone & calanders .
Japan - Consular Information Sheet
Entry requirerments , useful information refferring to customs,employment and living conditions.
Israels Yellow Pages Directory
The directory fpr bussiness & services in Israel plus access to the domestic telephone directory .
Weather, Maps and Transportation
Weather Guide for Japan
TBS sponsored weather guide for Japan and worldwide.
Japan Weather Association
Japan Weather Association Online Weather Report
General Overview & Leading Indicators
Business & Economy Resource Site
A portal to dozens of other sites relating to Japan business including trade and business organizations.
General Overview & Leading Indicators
Business & Economy Resource Site
A portal to dozens of other sites relating to Japan business including trade and business organizations.
The Bank of Japan Homepage
Web site of the Bank of Japan with linkage to financial indicators, monetary policy and other issues related to central bank policy.
Japan Background Notes
US State Department Guide providing an overview of the country and its economy.
METI -Ministry of Economy,Trade and Industry
Journal of Japanese Trade & Industry ,statistics,policy and useful links.
UCLA - Guide to Business Success in Japan
A comprehensive guide to doing business in Japan from a US perspective including customs, traditions and culture.
Bank of Japan Monthly Economic Overview
Financial reports & statistics, including explanatory notes for major indicators.
Japan Today : Current economic situation
Macroeconomic trends,
World Trade Organization - TRADE POLICY REVIEWS
Referring to trade policy, structural reforms and forecasts.
I.M.F. - Japan Reference
International Monetary Fund's Dissemination Standards Bulletin Board - JAPAN.
R&D, Start Ups & Venture Capital
Agency of Industrial Science & Technology - METI
A compendium of national scientific and related laboratories in Japan.
IEICE Homepage
Institute of Electronic, Information and Communications Engineers aims at the investigation and exchange of knowledge on the science and technology of electronics, information and communications.
GMD Bureau Tokyo
Germany-Japan research group:it's main goals are to make the results of Japanese research available to Europe and to put concepts for cooperation projects with Japan to the test.
Japan Science and Technology Corporation (JST)
Information reffering to :Basic Research ,
Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute
Information on research activities,news, updates and links to other sources .
The Asian Technology Information Program (ATIP)
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing objective and high-quality information about technology developments in Asia.
National Institute of Science and Technology Policy
An affiliated institution of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT),focusing on information technology, life science, nano-technology and environment.
International Cooperative Research Program - ICORP
Japan Science and Technology (JST) Corp. program for joint basic research projects between JST and other country teams.
Economic Research & Market Surveys
Japan Center for Economic Research
The site offers various papers on the economy of Japan, including analyses of various economic branches and indicators.
Asia Market Research Dot Com
The site provides a source of information to those doing market research in Asia arranged by topics.
Daiwa Institute Access Site
Monthly Economic Review, Mid- & Long-Term Economic Forecast
Mizuho Securities Research & Links
An in -depth site with links to multiple aspects of the Japanese economy including Japanese industry sectors, international markets and more.
Japanese Scientific and Technical Journals
Providing information from a number of Japanese scientific and technical journals in the computing and other ICT areas .
Bank of Japan Research Papers
Papers on: International Comparison , Japan's Financial Structure , Japan's International Investment Position ,etc, .
Japan and the International Monetary Fund(IMF)
Surveys & special reports on key economic issues including statements and press releases .
Japan and the Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development(OECD)
Provides search for Japan documents on the OECD Web Site .
Japanese Statistical Data
Statistics Bureau & Statistics Center
A comprehensive library of statistical information about Japan, its land, its people and its economy.
Economic Statistics - JIN
A listing of economic statistical information refering to National Accounts , Currency,Production,Personal Consumption and more.
Industry Statistics - JIN
Japan Information Network Industry Statistics and production figures for various industrial sectors.
Statistics by categories
Most up-to-date statistical data in English.
Japan Statistical Association
Providing statistical information and special reports (payment required).
Ministry of Finance Statistics
All leading economic indicators & Business Outlook Survey .
Banking & Financial Institutions
Japan Trade & Project Financing
Overview of Japanese banking and financing systems.
Bank of Japan Home Page
Provides information on financial policy ,research activities macro-economic overview.
Development Bank of Japan
The bank provides long-term financing and related services to qualified projects.
Japanese Banks & Securities Firms Links
Goettingen University (Germany) site of links to selected Japanese banks and financial institutions.
Japanese Bankers Associations - ZENGINKYO
The site provides operating statements of all member banks and papers related to the local banking sector.
US Ex-Im Bank - Japanese Cooperation
US Department of Commerce fact sheet on Export-Import Bank Cooperative Programs with Japanese Government Financing Agencies.
Mizuho Securities Company
Leading Japanese financial group homepage, with news, financial information, research and links.
Asian Development Bank
The ADB is a multilateral development financial institution owned by 59 members, mostly from Asia and the Pacific. The site contains detailed information about the ADB's programs whose objectives are fostering economic growth and reducing poverty.
Public Financial Corporations in Japan
Links to Japanese public financing corporations, for both international financing and small and medium enterprises.
Nagoya Stock Exchange
Nagoya Stock Exchange Home Page with full information on how the exchange operates, companies listed on the exchange and their activities.
Think Tanks - Focused Surveys
Nagoya Stock Exchange Home Page with full information on how the exchange operates, companies listed on the exchange and their activities.
Japan Information Access Project
An independent, nonprofit research center to strengthen international understanding of Japanese science, technology, industry, security, and policy.
The National Institute for Research Advancement (NIRA)
Conducts research of various complex issues facing contemporary society.
Mitubishi Research Institute
Survey & research and consulting on politics, economy, public finance, corporate finance, industries, business, industrial technology, markets, etc.
Daiwa Institute of Research Ltd (DIR)
Produces various economic reports including strategy, trends, investments insight
National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
U.S. source for economic research by university professors around the country and leading scholars in their fields.
Tourism
Townpage Japan
Discover Japan & related information .
Doing Business in Japan
Business Culture & Market Characteristics
Ten Important Successful Business Points
Brief background information about Japan, its business culture, problem solving & marketing. Prepared by Japan's International Business Collaboration Council.
Exporting to Japan - General Cautions
Site contains tips on exporting to Japan, including information on tariffs, distribution, mailing and direct marketing.
Doing Business in Japan - UCLA Guide
References to business practices, culture and overall business considerations.
Japan's Investment Climate
US Dept of Commerce's article on Japan's investment climate, including the Japanese Government's attitude.
Useful Business Japanese Phrases
A compendium of transliterated Japanese business phrases and etiquette tips.
Trade information center - by U.S. Department of Commarce
The site refers to major business activities including : tarrifs & customs,marketing,law,news,events and trade information sources .
Executive Planet Guide to Japanese Business Culture
Business culture, practices, protocol, customs and business etiquette in Japan
Institutional Activities for Business Promotion
JETRO Home Page
Key Japanese business site, updated daily, with current information on every aspect of Japanese business and international trade with Japan.
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Ministry of Economy, Trade & Promoting Economic Restructuring with the Aim of Understanding the Total Economy, both Microeconomic and Macroeconomic.
Chamber Information Network Query Access
Chamber of Commerce site provides, free of charge, Business Opportunities for companies that wish to expose themselves to Japanese companies.
Industrial Sector Analyses
Computer & Internet Facilities in Japan
BizLinx survey of Japanese telecomm facilities, market and effects in Japan, including links to Japanese ISPs with detailed analytical reports.
AIST Data Base
AIST (Agency of Industrial Science and Technology), Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry, Data Base of research activities going on in Japan.
Industry Sector Analysis Reports Japan
US Department of Commerce site of Japanese Industry Sector Analyses, including a search engine.
Japan Market Research Reports
US Department of Commerce Market Research of Japanese markets, including search facility.
Asia Market Research Dot Com
Abstracts, articles, research and search engine for East Asian markets, including Pacific news headlines.
Action Japan
Information on Leading Market Sectors.
Locating Companies: Catalogues & Directories
Japan Financials
Translations & Originals of filed financial statements of all Tokyo Stock Exchange and major OTC listed firms.
Corporate Direct IR Information
Corporate Direct IR Information site, with links to Japanese companies, as well as additional information.
Corporate Information Japan Company Profiles
Company profiles on hundreds of Japanese companies.
Nikkei Net Japanese Business News Online
Leading source for: stock market, business updates, financial and other news relevant to the business community, updated regularly.
Nagoya Stock Exchange Home Page
Nagoya Stock Exchange Home Page, with access to all Japanese companies traded on that exchange.
Asian Sources B2B Product Search
Search engine for products, suppliers, trade shows, travel, cargo & freight in Asia, with links to international sources.
Japan Directories of International Contacts
US Department of Commerce listing of Japanese trade & business directories, as well as other sources of information on Japanese firms (not URL linked).
WebSite URLs of Japanese Companies
Access the English-language web sites of 802 leading companies listed on 8 stock exchanges in Japan, with search engine.
Standard Trade Index of Japan
Site designed to assist international companies to obtain information about members of Chambers of Commerce and Industry throughout Japan.
Information on Import & Export Firms - Tokyo
Tokyo Trade Center Information on Import & Export Firms, both data base and search engine.
Osaka World Trade Center
An international trade promotion organization for business interaction between its members and overseas based enterprises.
Japan Yellow Pages
An on line classified telephone book .
Listed Japanese Companies
Links to
Financial Times : Japan 500
Listing leading corp' by turnover, profits , market share etc.
Japan company site guide
Access to English-language web sites of 802 leading companies listed on 8 stock exchanges in Japan.
Directory of trading companies
Directory of both Japanese and overseas trading companies, was created solely to facilitate business-to-business communication to cross the Japanese language barrier.
Japan MarkeTracker
Focused on the internet and multimedia markets in Japan.
Public Tenders & Procurement
Governmental Procurement Policy Guidelines
Federation of Economic Organization's (i.e. Keidanren)procurement policies and Principles on Procurement Transactions.
Japan: Liberalized Procurement Policy
US Dept of Commerce's 1999 overview of Japan's liberalized procurement policy for local government acquisitions.
Selling to Japan International Airport Co.
For companies interested in doing business with the Central
Marketing U.S. Products & Services
US Dept of Commerce's article on marketing in Japan, including information on tenders and bids.
Contact Points for Procurement
Leads to procurement contact points of more than 400 major Japanese companies.
Investments
Promotion of Foreign Direct Investment
Promotion of FDI and Imports to Japan - a 1995 report by the Committee of Foreign-Affiliated Corporations (Keidanren).
Japan Investment Climate
US Dept of Commerce's article on Japan's investment climate.
Customs Procedures
APEC/Japan Tariffs
Search tariffs by chapter, tariff heading, Harmonized System Code, alphabetized order, or description.
Industrial Standards
Japanese Industrial Standards Committee
Extensive information and relevant links to basic Japanese Industrial Standards.
Japanese Industrial Standards Center
Japan's official government industrial standards site.
Patents & Intellectual Property
Advertising & Public Relations
Advertising Expenditures
Overview of Japanese Advertising Expenditures, including analysis by media and industry.
Asia Advertising Agency
Providing information about advertising in Japan as well as a directory of electronics exhibitions there.
Financial Laws & Legislation
Japanese Financial Related Laws in English
Translations, reports & outlines of financial legislation. Also overview of courts and government entities, Legal associations and accounting systems .
Links to Laws of Japan
Codes, Statutes, Regulations, referring to:Commercial Law, Finance, Banking and much more.
Internet Law Library
Laws Treaties & other legal issues and documentations.