International Travel and Health (http://www.who.int/ith/)
Provided by the World Health Organization, this site offers information about a full range of health risks associated with international travel, as well as precautions needed to protect the health of the traveler. Included are disease maps, checklists for travelers, an index of countries and a list of keywords.
JISTAC (http://village.infoweb.ne.jp/%7Efwgk7159/)
The Japan International Student Tourist Assistance Club was established in 1996 to assist foreign students who are traveling within Japan. This site includes accommodations restaurants, entertainment, shopping and an answering service for travel-related questions.
Japan National Tourist Organization - Japan Travel Update (http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/)
The website of the Japan National Tourist Organization. The site includes travel tips, a guide to the regions, databases on sights, activities, accommodations, festivals, travel and transportation.
Japan Travel Bureau (http://www.jtb.co.jp/)
This company site provides information on travel planning, Japan Rail Passes for foreigners traveling in Japan, and a general guide to Japan.
Living and Working in Japan / Embassy of Japan (http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/faq/livework.htm)
This list of Frequently Asked Questions answered by the Japanese Embassy offers general information on living and working in Japan, including Visa application information, job search resources, and more. All the information includes links to related resources.
Lonely Planet World Guide, Destination Japan (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/north%5Feast%5Fasia/japan/)
This Lonely Planet guide includes facts for the traveler to Japan, information on events, money and costs, attractions, activities, history, culture, getting there and further reading. It also includes related weblinks.
Lonely Planet World Guide, Destination Kyoto (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/north%5Feast%5Fasia/kyoto/)
The Lonely Planet guide to the ancient capital of Japan, includes facts, advice on when to go, events, money and costs, attractions, activities, history, culture, environment, getting there and more.
Lonely Planet World Guide, Destination Tokyo (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/north%5Feast%5Fasia/tokyo/)
The Lonely Planet guide to the capital city of Japan. The Tokyo guide includes facts about the city, attractions, activities, history, environment, getting there and around, and further reading.
Time Out: Tokyo (http://www.timeout.com/tokyo/)
Time Out's Tokyo travel website provides weekly entertainment listings and travel features.
Travel Information / Embassy of Japan (http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/faq/travel.htm)
This list of Frequently Asked Questions answered by the Japanese Embassy offers general information on traveling to Japan, finding information on travel arrangements and accommodations, some of Japan’s most famous landmarks and tourist attractions, information on sending gifts or other packages to Japan, customs regulations and restrictions, rules about bringing medicine to Japan, Japan's climate, and Japan's electrical system. All the information includes links to related resources.
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