Japanese Government

• 	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
  	Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet
  	The Imperial Household Agency provides an introduction to the official duties and various public activities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, and other members of the Imperial Family,

• Embassy of Japan in the United States
• Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations in New York
• U.S. Consulate General Guide (JICC, Embassy of Japan in the U.S.)

Japanese Government Online Information

• 	Concise information about Japan by topic, from general information to politics, society, sports, government, economy, nature, and more. Great for country reports!
  	Comprehensive information for travellers to Japan, including sample itineraries, annual festivals and seasonal events.
  	Published by the Government of Japan's Public Relations office, this online magazine captures a current view of Japanese people and society. It is published monthly.
  	Japan Video Topics offers a comprehensive view of Japanese culture, nature, science and technology, and tourism etc. You can enjoy streaming content in six languages. English DVDs are available for loan from our office.
  	An interactive and fun website for kids to navigate on their own. See how Japanese kids live! Learn basic Japanese! Read Japanese folk tales! Cook Japanese food! And much more!
  	The archives of the no-longer-published Nipponia Magazine are a storage chest of information and beautiful photos! Read about uncommon aspects of life & culture, travel, history, the arts, and the stories of Japanese people.
  	Track what's popular in Japan now! You can see the latest in fashion, pop culture, lifestyle, science & technology, food & travel, and the most recent Tokyo Street Style!
  	Your source for all information on Japan, whether you're learning about the country for the first time or you're got the basics down but want to know more.

• Guide to Living in Japan [pdf ]

Economics

• 	Japan Business Association of Arizona (Japanese)
  	Japan Business Association of Southern California
  	Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California
  	Japan External Trade Organization

Education

Local Japanese Language Education

• Japan Educational Resource Center (Japanese Only)
• Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Japan Foundation Language Center)
• California Association of Japanese Language Teachers

Study Abroad in Japan

• 	Established in 2004, JASSO helps prepare students for study in Japan, providing language training support, information about scholarships for international students, and administering the Examination for Japanese University (EJU).
  	The Japan Foundation provides a wide range of programs relating to the exchange of persons, support for Japanese Studies and Japanese-language instruction, exchanges in the arts, and assistance for media-related projects. The JF adminsiters the Japanese Language Proficiency Test in Los Angeles each year.
  	Your comprehensive guide to studying in Japan -- information for propsective, current, and former students: how to get there, what to do when you're there, and what to do when your studies are complete. Student and alumni interviews included!

• MEXT Scholarships

JET Program

• 	U.S. JET Program Official Homepage
  	JET Programme International Site
  	JET Alumni Association of Southern California

Travel

• Japan National Tourism Organization
• Japan Rail Pass Exchange Outlets

Regional Organizations, Arizona

• 	Arizona Matsuri
  	Japan Business Association of Arizona
  	Japanese American Citizens League – Arizona Chapter
  	RoHoEn Japanese Friendship Garden

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Regional Organizations, Southern California

• 	Japan America Society of Southern California
  	Japan Business Association of Southern California
  	Japan External Trade Organization, Los Angeles
  	Japan Foundation, Los Angeles
  	Japan National Tourism Organization, Los Angeles
  	Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana
  	Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California
  	Japanese Restaurant Association of Southern California

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List of Sister City Organizations

Japanese American

• 	Discover Nikkei
  	Go For Broke National Education Center
  	Japanese American Bar Association of Greater Los Angeles
  	Japanese American Citizens League, Pacific Southwest District
  	Japanese American Cultural and Community Center
  	Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego
  	Japanese American National Museum
  	Keiro
  	Little Tokyo Business Association
  	Little Tokyo Service Center
  	Nikkei Federation
  	Nisei Week Foundation
  	Orange County Japanese American Association
  	Rafu Shimpo
  	U.S.-Japan Council

Community Centers

• East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center
  Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
  Hollywood Japanese Cultural Institute
  Japanese Community Pioneer Center
  Long Beach Japanese Community Center
  Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute
  San Fernando Valley Japanese Community Center
  Southeast Japanese School and Community Center
  Venice Japanese Community Center
  West Los Angeles Japanese American Community Center

Legal

• Japanese American Bar Association of Greater Los Angeles

Media

Printed (Newspaper, Magazine, Journal)

• Asahi Shimbun
• Bridge USA
• Cultural News
• LaLaLa
• Lighthouse
• Rafu Shimpo
• San Diego YuYu

Broadcast (TV, Radio)

• NHK
• UTB

Gardens

• List of Gardens

Libraries

• Japan Foundation Library
• Japan Information & Culture Center Library
• Los Angeles Public Library -- Little Tokyo Branch
• Los Angeles County Public Library -- Asia Resource Center

Museums

• 	Bowers Museum
  	Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture
  	Japanese Art @Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
  	Japanese American National Museum (JANM)
  	Mingei International Museum
  	Pacific Asia Museum
  	Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Markets

• Nijiya
• Marukai
• Mitsuwa

Bookstores

• Kinokuniya
• Book-Off

Yellow Pages

• Vivinavi Los Angeles (Japanese only)