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H-Net Asia-Pacific Network  - http://www.h-net.msu.edu/~japan/  H-Net, humanities and science online; Japanese history and culture mail list.  Japanorama: City Population Rankings  - http://www.japanorama.com/cityrank.html  The largest 209 Japanese cities ranked by population.  Japan Information Network  - http://www.jinjapan.org/  A fun approach to a guide. Lots of current information.  Minamoto  - http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Flats/1293/  Impressions about Japan, Japanese language, people, and culture.  Tokyo English Information Source  - http://www2.gol.com/users/pbw/index.html  English information on Japan, Tokyo restaurants and other useful things.  Information Resources for People with Disabilities in Japan  - http://www.sd.soft.iwate-pu.ac.jp/sensui/japanese_res_eng.html  Resources across Japan for the blind, the deaf, and the handicapped.  The Japan Zone  - http://www.japan-zone.com/  Broad intro to old and new Japan; also has a good listing of Japanese companies.  Japan Review  - http://www.japanreview.net/  In contrast to most western media, uses top rated Japan experts to review and critique English books about Japanese society, economy, politics, and culture. Also features news, author interviews, and essays.  The Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go  - http://www.thejapanfaq.com/  A comprehensive site with detailed necessary information on visiting or relocating to Japan - visas, accommodations, transportation, survival, driving, banking, shopping, customs, tips, and links.  Japanese Culture -- A Primer For Newcomers  - http://www.thejapanfaq.com/FAQ-Primer.html  Explanations of Japanese cultural traits and resulting culture shock facing westerners.  From the Hill  - http://www.athill.com/english/English/vol7_4/v7_1.html  Essay on Japanese attitudes on aging, death, cosmetic surgery, and prices.  Real Life in Japan  - http://home.att.ne.jp/delta/hiroakabuchi/  Short articles about various aspects of life in Japan, from "women only" buses to the hamburger wars.  Japan-101.com  - http://www.japan-101.com/  Japan information specializing in travel, tourism and culture. Article categories also include business, language, history and art.  Japanese Culture  - http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/culture/culture.html  Details Japanese weddings, kimono, koto, and festivals.  An Illustrated Introduction to Japan  - http://tamori.tv/japan/  A school exercise on Japanese history, culture, composition, and geography,  Japan from Asahi to Zen  - http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~melmoth/japan/  An A-Z of traditional terms, and a pop culture glossary, from an interested European's perspective.  Japanese National Holidays for 2004  - http://www3.sympatico.ca/ccsr/j2004.html  Listings of holidays when banks and offices are closed.  Japan for the Uninvited  - http://ballz.ababa.net/uninvited/  Comments on various news and stories in Japan from recent items to those several years old.  Japundit  - http://www.japundit.com/  Blog about Japan by someone who isn't a Japanese native.