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Explore Japanese-related websites! Here are some websites that may be of interest to you. Unfortunately, many of these sites are in English, not in Japanese, because most computers will not display Japanese characters. You may still explore these sites to earn time toward your 24-hour requirement.
www.mla.org/census_map
Language Map with the number of people who speak any of 37 languages in the USA.
www.languageguide.org/nihongo/
Themed vocabulary pronounced for you (e.g. numbers, alphabet, foods, animals, more)
www.japantimes.co.jp/
The Japan Times on-line newspaper, in English.
www.newsonjapan.com/
News and current events in Japan.
www.nni.nikkei.co.jp/
News and current events in Japan.
www.jnto.go.jp/
The site of Japan's Government National Tourist Organization.
www.japaneselifestyle.com
A variety of topics covering Japanese culture.
japanese.about.com/
About.com's website of Japanese language and culture.
jin.jcic.or.jp/
The website of Japan Information Network.
web-japan.org/factsheet/kabuki/
Japanese Kabuki Theater.
www.immortalgeisha.com/
Articles and videos about geisha in Japan.
gojapan.about.com/cs/japanmaps
Interactive maps of Japan.
www.nihongo.org/english/
Japanese language and culture.
www.thejapanfaq.com/FAQ-Primer
Explanations to prevent culture shock for newcomers to Japan.
www.japan-zone.com/
Japan travel guide, information on Japan and Japanese culture.
www.explorejapan.com/
Explore Japanese Gardens,Art, Culture & Food
www.amphi.com/~psteffen/fmf/culture.htm
Japanese cultural icons.
www.mofa.go.jp/policy/culture/index.html
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, info on Japan's foreign policy, study abroad, exchange visits, etc.
www.origami-usa.org/
A beginner's introduction to origami, the Japanese art of paper-folding.
dev.origami.com/diagram.cfm
More advanced origami.
www.theblackmoon.com/
Links to sites about anime, cuisine, kimonos, etc.
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