CIA - The World Factbook: Japan - Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues..
Japan Introduction 2000 - Introduction to Japan's economy, geography, climate, natural resources, demographics, political system, immigration, and maps..
Japan, My Japan - Useful links on culture, society, mass media, travel, literature and language..
J-Guide - Stanford University guide to Japan information resources..
MoshiX2 - A directory and search engine that lets Japanese internet users find English sites and English speaking internet users find Japanese sites..
MSN Encarta: Japan - Overview to Japanese land, society, culture, economy, government, and history..
Nihongo.org - Links on arts, geography, culture, government, and history..
Super Links To Japanese Websites - A listing of many helpful URLs for learning and teaching Japanese, including grammar, writing, culture, art, geography, and history..
US Department of State - Japan - Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports..
US Library of Congress - Country Study: Japan - January 1994 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security..
Web Japan - Database on Japanese society, culture, geography, politics, travel, sports, science, and economy..