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The following is a list of free publications from the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and other organizations that are available at the Japan Information
Center (Please be advised that supplies are very limited):
 Diplomatic
Relations
 General
Information about Japan
 Economics/Environment/History/Government
and Politics/Other
 Education
 Diplomatic Relations |
 Gaiko Forum (Japanese only) |
This monthly journal written in Japanese features various articles about foreign affairs and Japanese diplomatic activities
*Diplomatic Bluebook 2010 (MOFA)
This annual publication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a record of Japan’s diplomatic activities over the past year summarized from the official Diplomatic Bluebook for each year.
*Japan's International Cooperation: Japan's Official Development Assistance White Paper 2009(MOFA)
This annual publication features Japan's current efforts to address climate change issues and other environmental issues impacting the international community. In addition, it also focuses on Japan's efforts to provide assistance to developing countries in Africa, Asia and elsewhere.
| Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan |
(Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2007)
This publication offers an intimate view of the background, life and role of their majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan. This includes descriptions Their Royal Majesties' activities fostering goodwill between the United States and Japan.
 General Information about Japan
*Japanese Government "White Papers" from various ministries~2000-2008 |
| FACTS ABOUT JAPAN |
The International Society for International Education, Inc. Tokyo, Japan
A comprehensive overview of two to three pages in length on selected topics about Japan. The following subjects are available in limited quantities:
Agriculture
Architecture
Bunraku (Japanese Puppet Theatre)
Chanoyu - Tea Ceremony
Kabuki
Children And Festivals
Constitution of Japan
Educational System in Japan
Gagaku (Ancient Court Music and Dance)
Government |
High Technology
Imperial Family
Japanese Women Today
Labor Management Relations
Music
Nature
Noh (Classical Theatre)
Kyogen (Comical Theatre)
Religion
Sports in Japan
Transportation in Japan |
Japan Fact Sheet |
Produced for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Kodansha International Ltd.)
This online series consists of concise introductions to the following topics about Japan. If you would like to access information about any of these topics,
click http://web-Japan.org/factsheet/index.html
Annual Events
Architecture
Art
Bunraku
Energy and Resources
Fashion
Flora and Fauna
Gardens
Geography and Climate
Ikebana
Japanese Language |
Kabuki
Literature
Martial Arts
Music
Noh and Kyogen
Regions of Japan
Religion
Sumo
The Tea Ceremony
Winter Sports |
| Facts and Figures of Japan (Foreign Press Center, Tokyo) 2008 |
An annual statistical overview on topics such as geography, population, government, finance, trade and much more.
Japan: An International Comparison (Keizai Koho Center, Tokyo) 2005 |
An annual compact guide to all aspects of Japan, this book offers concise, illustrated segments on topics such as industry, defense, environment and culture.
*Statistical Handbook of JAPAN 2008 (Statistics Bureau, Japan)
This handbook is designed to provide a clear and coherent overview of present-day Japan through statistics. It provides statistical tables, charts, maps and photographs to portray conditions in modern-Japan from a variety of perspectives including demographics, economic and social trends and culture.
Japan Echo (Japan Echo, Inc., Tokyo) |
This quarterly magazine contains in-depth coverage of economic and political affairs of Japan.
Japan Now (Embassy of Japan, Washington, D.C.) |
A monthly online newsletter containing brief articles about current issues in Japan and Japan-U.S. relations. To subscribe contact prinfo@cgjsf.org
Nipponica (Heibonsha, Tokyo) |
Nippon is a quarterly magazine, which introduces modern Japan to people all over the world.
The Japan Book |
(Kodansha International, 2002)
This little encyclopedic booklet contains entries on the geography, history, government and diplomacy, economy and culture and life of Japan. |
 Economics/Environment/History/Government and Politics/Other |
| JAPAN REFERENCE SERIES |
International Society for International Education, Tokyo
Government and Politics in Modern Japan |
This booklet outlines and accounts the historical background of government and politics in Japan from the Meiji Restoration to 1945 and the remodeling of the Japanese state and society after World War II.
Japan's Economic Development |
This booklet describes the historical background of Japan's economic development, recent trends, and economic challenges for the 21st century.
Politics in Modern Japan(Japan Echo Inc., Tokyo) |
This edition "provides an insider's concise and comprehensive account of the Japanese political system - its historical development and constitutional underpinnings, its organization and dynamics, its problems and prospects."
Sports in Japan |
This edition outlines the historical characteristics and present situation of the main professional as well as amateur sports in Japan.
 Education |
*JapaneseColleges and Universities 2006 (Japan Student Services Org.)
This annual publication provides information on national and local public universities as well as private universities in Japan. Includes descriptions of universities, as well as academic departments, courses and graduate programs.
*Graduate Schools, Universities, Professional Training Colleges and Japanese Language Schools in Japan Guide 2008-09. (Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education)
This guidebook provides information on studying in Japan for international students including an explanation of the Japanese education system, the application process, as well as a profile of well known graduate schools, universities, professional training colleges and Japanese language schools in Japan.
Also available are:
Posters depicting the seasons and scenery of Japan
(Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
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