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Webguide to Japan for visiting researchers: Planning a business trip to Japan?
For those global researchers lucky enough to visit Japan on a business trip, the challenges may not end with execution of the project itself!
Indeed some of the basics of life, like getting to and finding a fine restaurant, where you'll be understood, can be a major logistical exercise. Still, with a little research and planning you can turn a trip from being an ongoing struggle into the sort of memorable experience you'll want to repeat soon.
The Internet is a great source of valuable information to help foreigners in Japan and JMI is happy to introduce some interesting websites to help you make your most of your trip:
On the Lighter Side of Life
Japan National Tourist Organization
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/
While you're already in one of the world's most frequented tourist spots, you might as well check out what tourist attractions Japan has to offer and hopefully schedule in some time to enjoy them.
Japan Guide.Com
http://www.japan-guide.com/
The complete one-stop guide, rich in practical details and links to more specialized sites. It includes an excellent guide to etiquette.
Tokyo Food Page
http://www.bento.com/tokyofood.html
Tokyo has the highest number of restaurants per head of any major city... But finding out about them can be tough!! The Tokyo Food page is an absolute Godsend - with a searchable database, reviews and recommendations.
Metropolis
http://metropolis.japantoday.com/
What's on in Tokyo this week? Let what is touted as Japan's No. 1 English Magazine give you the lowdown. The definitive guide on how to spend your time in the Metropolis! A must for cinema listings and maps.
Reports from Captain Japan
http://www.bigempire.com/sake/index.html
Quirky tales and escapades into Japan's seedy underbelly seen through the eyes of an underground reporter.
Getting Down to Business
ITV Japan
http://www.itvjapan.com/
Watch and listen Japan-based foreign business leaders provide a local perspective.
Business in Japan Net
http://www.business-in-asia.com/japan.htm
Basic level information, some Japanese words and links to other websites.
Nikkei net interactive
http://www.nni.nikkei.co.jp/
Online publication of the indisputable heavyweight of Japanese business news. While much can be accessed free of charge, extras are available upon paid registration.
Success Stories Japan
http://www.successstories.com/
Primarily subscription based, but some interesting free articles can be found.
Japancorp.net
http://www.japancorp.net/
One-stop shop for corporate and financial press releases of listed companies in the world's second-largest economy.
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
The Japan Times
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/
Leading English-language newspaper in Japan
Asahi.com
http://www.asahi.com/english/
English version of leading Japanese newspaper.
Daily Yomiuri Online
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/index-e.htm
English version of leading Japanese newspaper.
Kyodo News
http://home.kyodo.co.jp/
Leading Japanese news service - contains headlines, some full text articles and a searchable database.
Mainichi Daily News - "WaiWai"
http://mdn.mainichi.co.jp/waiwai/index.html
Tabloid section of top newspaper. Ridiculous and absolutely absurd stories about Japan, focusing on the unmentionable.
More Links
US-Japan Links
http://www.us-japan.org/
Links and information on Japan business, culture, news, etc.
And of course don't forget to drop by at JMI to say "hello" - we're always delighted to meet fellow researchers, visiting from overseas, and to show them the delights of Japan.
Bon voyages!
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