Japan & Tokyo Directory : Localities
| Yokoso http://www.coara.or.jp/~hideharu/EngSmry.html |
| Description: Traditional Japanese-style hotel located in Beppu's Kannawa hot springs area. Hotel outline with photos, area map, and contact information. |
| Promo-Arte http://www.promo-arte.com/ |
| Description: Gallery in Japan specializing in Latin American art and to offer exclusive representation for its artists. Located in Omotesando. Specializing in Latin American art. Includes upcoming exhibits and artist profiles. [English/Japanese] |
| Tokyo Symphony Orchestra http://www.tokyosymphony.com/e-tokyo/ |
| Description: History, biographies, and concert schedule. [English and Japanese] |
| Tokyo International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival http://lgff.chu.jp/e/ |
| Description: Five-day event held annually at the end of July. Most films accessible to English-speaking audiences. Includes news, schedule, and ticket information. |
| Sasaoki Covenant Church http://homepage1.nifty.com/sasaoki-church/homepageen.htm |
| Description: Located in Kurashiki City. With schedule, photos, and history. |
| Saitama Museum of Contemporary Art (Urawa-shi) http://www.saitama-j.or.jp/~momas/ |
| Description: Contemporary art museum. Includes information on exhibits and educational activities. |
| History of Nara Prefecture http://www.pref.nara.jp/pro-e/rekishi.htm |
| Description: Includes a brief synopsis of ancient and prehistoric periods. |
| Setagaya Art Museum (Tokyo) http://www.setagayaartmuseum.or.jp/main_e.htm |
| Description: Offers art works with an emphasis on works with an element of naivete, as well as the latest from local artists residing nearby. |
| Kumano Field Museum http://fumi.eco.wakayama-u.ac.jp/KFM/english/ |
| Description: Provides variety of physical and spiritual experiences in a living museum of ancient spiritual tradition in a variety of experiential routes. Includes location map. [Japanese and English]. |
| Nara and Todaiji http://www.jgc.co.jp/waza/a1_nara/index.htm |
| Description: History of Nara's famous buildings with an emphasis on construction techniques. |
| Akita http://www.links.net/vita/trip/japan/akita/ |
| Description: A guide to several festivals in the prefecture, with photos and events. |
| The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival http://www.ne.jp/asahi/zac/craven/japan/photo_galleries/nozawa_fire_festival/ |
| Description: Several photos and brief description to this annual festival held every January. |
| IWC/IAC Kokusai Shimin no Kai http://www.iwciac.org/ |
| Description: Supports foreigners by providing Japanese learning support, counseling and translation from volunteers, events and cultural activities. |
| Chiba Bank http://ir.chibabank.co.jp/english/ |
| Description: Includes reports, investor relations, and financial data. Adobe Acrobat Reader required. |
| Tohoku National Fisheries Research Institute http://ss.myg.affrc.go.jp/ |
| Description: With oceanography, fish biology, aquaculture, and stock assessment divisions. Located in Hachinohe City, Aomori. |
| Kumamoto Links http://www2.kumagaku.ac.jp/teacher/~masden/links.html |
| Description: Annotated links to English information about the Kumamoto area. |
| Yamagata http://www.yamagatakanko.com/english/ |
| Description: Prefectural guide to the sites of Yamagata Prefecture. |
| International Adventure Club http://www.iac-tokyo.org/ |
| Description: Activities include hiking, camping, skiing, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Site features membership and organizational information, events listing, and trip reports. |
| Tokyo Roads http://www.att.ne.jp/hamihami/jeff/ |
| Description: A collection of short essays on life around Tokyo. |
| Shizuoka Prefectural Central Library http://www.tosyokan.pref.shizuoka.jp/contents/english/index.html |
| Description: Gives library guide, information, list of valuable books, and collections on ukiyoe and echizu. |
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