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• Amitabha Buddhist Meditation Center  - Regular meditation and Buddhist classes in Japanese and English.
• Gender Information Site  - Site for the advocacy of a gender-equal society in Japan, run by the Gender Equality Bureau of the Cabinet Office, including white papers, reports, and a National Plan of Action.
• H-Japan  - Provides forum for scholars and professionals to discuss Japan’s history, culture and economy.
• Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go  - Elaborates on what to expect during flights and details visa procedures, accommodation, health insurance, and transportation.
• Japan Forum  - Forum about Japan and Japanese pop culture including music, anime, language, travel, and more.
• Japan Review  - Contains essays on foreign policy and macroeconomics. Includes transcripts of interviews with economists, journalists and activists.
• Japan Volunteer and Charity Events  - Information regarding volunteer and charity projects in Japan.
• Japan Zone  - Provides background information on Japanese culture and performing arts. Contains schedule of annual festivals and holidays.
• Japan-101  - Highlights reviews on Japanese movies, product, songs and genres. Features shopping guide and overview of the language.
• Japander  - Site showcases the curious tradition of Western stars who will go to Japan to do celebrity endorsements.
• Japanese Cultural Glossary  - Provides definitions of traditional terms based on a tourist’s point of view.
• Japanese Culture  - Provides descriptions and photographs of Japanese culture and traditions. Includes details on geisha, samurai, and cherry blossoms.
• Japanese Way of Death  - Contains personal experience on traditional funerals. Explains process and customs followed.
• Japanorama: City Population Rankings  - Lists population of each city from highest to lowest.
• Key Aspects of Japan  - Comprehensive guide and information on leisure activities, culture, economy and daily life in the country.