Government, Statistics & Reference
17 entriesOfficial and authoritative sources.
01Japan.go.jpJapanese government portal in English.
02Statistics Bureau of JapanOfficial statistics on population, economy and society.
03Statistical Handbook of JapanAnnual handbook of Japanese statistics.
04Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)Economic and industrial policy.
05Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanDiplomacy, visas and relations with other countries.
06Digital AgencyGovernment agency leading digital transformation.
07Bank of JapanCentral bank, with statistics and the Tankan survey.
08Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)Education, science and culture policy.
09Japan Focus Research Guide (UCSD Library)Academic guide to Japan Focus and related sources.
10Japanese Studies Research Guide (UMass Amherst)Databases and reference resources for Japanese studies.
11Prime Minister's Office of JapanOfficial English site of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
12Cabinet OfficeCabinet Office policies, white papers and statistics.
13e-StatPortal for official statistics of Japan.
14Ministry of FinanceBudget, tax, customs and public finance.
15Japan Meteorological AgencyWeather, earthquake, tsunami and volcano information.
16Immigration Services AgencyVisas, residence status and entry procedures.
17Embassy of Japan in IndiaVisa, culture and bilateral relations information for India.
News & Current Affairs
7 entriesFollow Japan today.
18NHK WORLD-JAPANPublic broadcaster's international service in English.
19The Japan TimesEnglish-language newspaper.
20Nippon.comNews and features about Japan.
21Nikkei AsiaBusiness and economic news from the Nikkei group.
22Kyodo NewsEnglish-language news wire from Kyodo News.
23The MainichiEnglish edition of the Mainichi Shimbun.
24The Asahi ShimbunJapan news and analysis in English from the Asahi Shimbun.
Travel Guides
17 entriesPlan a visit.
25Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)Official travel site.
26JNTO Muslim Travelers GuideOfficial guide to halal food and prayer facilities.
27Japan GuideLong-running travel guide with practical information.
28LIVE JAPANTravel and culture articles.
29Too Many Adapters: Japan Travel ResourcesCurated travel apps and sites.
30Tokyo CheapoBudget travel and living tips.
31JRailPassRail passes and guides to train travel.
32JR EastEast Japan Railway Company, including Tokyo area lines.
33Tripadvisor JapanTraveller reviews and itineraries.
34GO TOKYOOfficial Tokyo travel guide.
35Kyoto TravelKyoto City's official tourism guide.
36OSAKA-INFOOfficial Osaka tourism guide.
37JR CentralTokaido Shinkansen operator: timetables and information.
38Narita International AirportFlights, access and facilities at Narita.
39Haneda AirportPassenger terminal information for Tokyo Haneda.
40Kansai International AirportFlights and access for Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe.
41Tokyo MetroSubway routes, fares and passes in Tokyo.
Arts, Culture & Museums
13 entriesArt, heritage and places to see it.
42Japan FoundationPromotes Japanese culture and language abroad.
43Japan ObjectsMagazine on Japanese craft and design.
44Tokyo National MuseumJapan's oldest and largest museum.
45Kyoto National MuseumArt and cultural treasures of Kyoto.
46Mori Art MuseumContemporary art museum in Tokyo.
47teamLabArt collective known for immersive digital installations.
48National Museum of Nature and ScienceNatural history and science museum in Tokyo.
49Tokyo National Museum on Google Arts & CultureOnline collection and virtual exhibits.
50Arts and Material Culture of Japan (Leiden University)University course page.
51Ghibli MuseumStudio Ghibli museum in Mitaka, Tokyo.
52National Museum of Western ArtTokyo museum of Western art, a UNESCO World Heritage component.
53Hiroshima Peace Memorial MuseumMuseum on the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the pursuit of peace.
54UNESCO World Heritage: JapanUNESCO World Heritage sites in Japan.
Language & Study
22 entriesLearn Japanese and study in Japan.
55NHK News Web EasyNews in simple Japanese for learners.
56JishoOnline Japanese-English dictionary.
57WaniKaniSpaced-repetition system for learning kanji.
58Tae Kim's Guide to Learning JapaneseFree grammar guide.
59Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)Official information on the JLPT exam.
60Japanese Language Stack ExchangeQuestion-and-answer site for Japanese.
61Japan Guide: Language SchoolsDirectory of Japanese language schools.
62The Japan Times EducationEducation portal with language school listings.
63Study in JapanGovernment guide for international students.
64JASSOStudent services organisation with scholarship information.
65WeMakeScholars: Training and Short Courses ScholarshipsScholarships and fellowships for international students.
66FindAMasters: Master's in JapanGuide to postgraduate study.
67Japanese Language Teachers' Training Centre (India MEA)Indian Ministry of External Affairs information.
68BunproJapanese grammar study with spaced repetition.
69JapanesePod101Audio and video lessons for learning Japanese.
70TofuguJapanese language and culture articles and guides.
71The University of TokyoJapan's leading national university.
72Kyoto UniversityResearch university in Kyoto.
73Institute of Science TokyoScience and technology university formed from Tokyo Tech and Tokyo Medical and Dental University.
74The University of OsakaNational research university in Osaka.
75Waseda UniversityPrivate university in Tokyo with many international programmes.
76OISTOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University.
Economy, Business & Shopping
5 entriesTrade, markets and online commerce.
IT, Technology & Careers
26 entriesCompanies, research institutes and jobs.
82RIKENJapan's largest comprehensive research institution.
83AISTNational institute for advanced industrial science and technology.
84Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA)Government agency for IT promotion and security.
85Preferred NetworksDeep learning company.
86Sakana AIAI research company based in Tokyo.
87NTTTelecommunications and IT group.
88SoftBankTelecommunications and technology investment group.
89FujitsuIT services and computing company.
90HitachiElectronics and digital solutions group.
91SonyElectronics and entertainment group.
92LY CorporationInternet group formed from LINE and Yahoo Japan.
93ToyotaAutomaker with large software and robotics research.
94Japan DevJob board for software developers in Japan.
95TokyoDevResources and jobs for developers in Japan.
96GaijinPot JobsJob listings for foreigners.
97Clutch: IT Services in JapanDirectory of IT services firms.
98NECGlobal IT, network and AI solutions company.
99NTT DATAGlobal IT services and consulting arm of NTT.
100NICTNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology.
101JAXAJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
102FANUCFactory automation, CNC and industrial robots.
103YaskawaIndustrial robots, motion control and drives.
104RenesasMicrocontrollers and automotive semiconductors.
105Tokyo ElectronSemiconductor and display manufacturing equipment.
106RapidusJapanese 2nm semiconductor foundry venture.
107KIOXIAFlash memory and solid-state drive maker.
Hotels
9 entriesStays from business hotels to ryokans.
108Expedia: Hotels in JapanSearch and compare hotels.
109Booking.com: Hotels in JapanHotel booking site with listings across Japan.
110Agoda: Hotels in JapanHotel booking site with listings across Japan.
111JalanJapanese hotel and ryokan booking site, with an English version.
112Rakuten TravelRakuten's hotel booking site.
113Hoshino ResortsResorts and ryokan-style hotels across Japan.
114Imperial Hotel TokyoHistoric luxury hotel in Tokyo.
115Prince HotelsHotel and resort chain across Japan.
116Toyoko InnBudget business hotel chain.
Related Pages
12 entriesNeighbouring pages on this site.
117IndiaIndia resources.
118Indian IT Services CompaniesIndian IT services firms.
119Global IT Services & ConsultingGlobal IT services firms.
120RoboticsRobotics hub.
121Quantum ComputingQuantum computing hub.
122Artificial IntelligenceAI hub.
123Digital TechnologiesDigital technologies hub.
124SemiconductorsChips, sensors and embedded systems.
125Industry 4.0Smart factories, IIoT and digital twins.
126Robotics ResearchUniversity and industry robotics labs.
1275G and 6G NetworksRAN, Open RAN and next-generation networks.
128IsraelGovernment, travel, technology and culture of Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find official information about Japan?
Start with the government portal Japan.go.jp, the Statistics Bureau for data, METI and JETRO for economy and trade, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for visas and diplomacy.
How can I learn Japanese for free?
NHK News Web Easy, Jisho, Tae Kim's guide and the Japanese Stack Exchange are free. WaniKani teaches kanji, and the JLPT site explains the standard proficiency test.
How do I study in Japan?
Study in Japan, run by the government, and JASSO describe programmes, language schools and scholarships for international students.
Which Japanese technology companies and institutes are listed?
Research institutes RIKEN and AIST, AI companies Preferred Networks and Sakana AI, and large groups such as NTT, SoftBank, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Sony, LY Corporation and Toyota, plus developer job boards.
Why were news items and articles removed?
The earlier page leaned on news items and blog articles, many from 2017 to 2020 and about the early COVID-19 period, which are out of date. This version lists official sites, organizations, tools and directories instead, and removes dated articles, listicles and dead links.
How current is this page?
Links were checked in October and November 2026. Dated news items and blog articles were removed. Sites that block automated checks are kept and may need a manual click. This page lists resources and is not travel, legal or financial advice.
Which Japanese universities and research institutes are listed?
The Language and Study section now lists the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Institute of Science Tokyo, the University of Osaka, Waseda University and OIST, alongside RIKEN, AIST, NICT and JAXA in the technology section.
How do I plan transport and travel in Japan?
The Travel Guides section links to JNTO, GO TOKYO, Kyoto Travel, OSAKA-INFO, JR Central, Tokyo Metro and the Narita, Haneda and Kansai airports.
Where can Indian travellers find visa and embassy information?
The Government section links to the Embassy of Japan in India and the Immigration Services Agency, and to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for visas and diplomacy.