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Being A Broad
Started in Tokyo in 1997 by Caroline Pover, Being A Broad has already helped thousands of women make the most of their lives in Japan through a monthly magazine, events and seminars, a number one best-selling book, and an active discussion board. Check out this site to find out anything and everything you need to know to make the most of your life in Japan!
http://www.being-a-broad.com/
Debito.org
This website is about life in Japan from the viewpoint of one American-born writer residing in Sapporo, Japan, both before and after he became a naturalized Japanese citizen. It may interest people who want to know more about Japan, and how it affects residents who have the appearance and/or status of non-Japanese.
http://www.debito.org/
Gaijinpot
GaijinPot is the biggest online portal for foreigners in Japan, providing jobs, apartments, community, classifieds, news and more. Our content sites and products allow more than 500,000 visitors around the world to access the best collection of resources for life in Japan.
http://www.gaijinpot.com/
General Union
I have never been one for unions much, however, I believed in the historical need for unions. Being in Japan has taught me that there is a need to be in a union here. The General Union is based in Osaka and is quite active throughout Kansai.
http://www.generalunion.org/
Information Plaza Osaka
A great website with lots of information specific to living in Osaka. The website is available in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portugese and Japanese.
http://www.ih-osaka.or.jp/english/
Japan Drivers License
This website can help you on your way towards getting your license in Japan. Of course if you are Canadian it is much, much easier, but if you aren't then this website should help!
http://www.japandriverslicense.com/
Japan from the Driver's Seat
The site is a mix of the interesting and the bland, just as life itself is. The site's main focus lies in its photo albums.
http://www.sunfield.ne.jp/%7Emike/index2.htm
Japan Reference
Travel and living guide to Japan, Japanese modern and traditional culture, society, economy and politics, forum, news, society, language, directory, classifieds, photo gallery and more
http://www.jref.com/
Japan Today
Japan news and discussion
http://www.japantoday.com/
Japan Zone
Japan Zone is a good resource that touches on almost all subjects to do with living and working in Japan.
http://www.japan-zone.com/
the qUirKY jaPan HomEPage
The Quirky Japan Homepage provides information about oddities such as the The Meguro Parasitalogical Museum, the Thousand Person Bathtub, love hotels, temple lodging, and the Yakiimo man (the ice cream man's evil twin).
http://www.quirkyjapan.or.tv/
VISA - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Information regarding visas in Japan from the official governement website.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html
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