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The following is list of government publications and other related organizations'
publications available in the reference library of the Japan Information
Center:
 General
 Communications
 Crime
 Defense
 Development
 Economics
 Environment
 Government
 Housing
 Tourism
 Trade,
Industry
 Traffic
Safety
 Transportation
 General |
 Japan
Statistical Yearbook, 2002 |
(Management and Coordination Agency)
The Japan Statistical Yearbook is a comprehensive and systematic summary
of the basic statistical information of Japan covering all fields including
land, population, economy, society and culture.
| White
Papers of Japan, Annual Abstracts of Official Reports and Statistics
of the Japanese Government 1994-95 |
| Diplomatic
Bluebook 2002 |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
| Diplomatic
Bluebook 2002 |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The annual Diplomatic Bluebook presents Japan's perception of the world situation
and its diplomatic activities.
| Statistical
Handbook of Japan 2001 |
This annual publication is a comprehensive compilation of the latest statistical
information on Japan.
 Communications |
| Information
and Communications in Japan, White Paper 2002 |
(Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications)
This white paper covers the general status of info-communications in Japan,
info-communication policy trends.
| Posts
and Telecommunications in Japan |
(Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications)
Annual Report
 Crime |
| Summary
of the White Paper on Crime |
Research and Training Institute
Ministry of Justice
 Defense |
| Defense
of Japan 2001 |
Defense Agency
An annual report which reviews the international military situation and presents
an overview of Japan's Defense Policy and its role in maintaining global security.
| Summary
of "Defense of Japan" |
Defense Agency
 Development |
| Summary
of Japan's ODA |
(Official Development Assistance)
(Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
An annual publication that provides an overview of Japan's ODA activities.
| Japan's
Official Development Assistance Summary, 1999 |
(Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
This report provides an overview of the role of Japan's ODA activities.
 Economics |
| Economic
Survey of Japan, 1995-1996 |
(Economic Planning Agency)
A yearly publication of the Economic Planning Agency that provides a
comprehensive overview of the current state of the Japanese economy.
| Japan
Exports & Imports, 2000 |
(Japan Tariff Association)
An annual publication that compiles Japan's balance of imports and exports
by country and commodity.
| Standard
Trade Index of Japan, 1994-1995 |
(The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
A comprehensive trade directory on Japanese manufacturers,
exporters and importers.
| Japan
Trade Directory, 2003-2004 |
(Japan External Trade Organization)
A comprehensive practical guidebook, which compiles the most up-to-date information
on Japanese companies, trade and industrial associations, banks securities houses,
and law and patent offices.
| Japan
Company Handbook, Spring 2002 |
(Toyo Keizai Inc.)
A directory of Japanese companies listed by product.
| Japan
Directory of Professional Associations |
(Japan Publications Guide)
This publication lists approximately 8,600 organizations including academic,
business, commercial, industrial, professional, technical, cultural, government
and research institutes.
| An
Outline of Japanese Taxes |
(Ministry of Finance)
This publication provides a brief sketch of the current Japanese tax system
with the most updated information including the latest amendments to the tax
laws
and regulations rendered for FY 2000.
 Education |
| Outline
of Education in Japan 1997 |
(The Asia/Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO, Tokyo)
 Environment |
| Development
of Environmental Protection in Japan |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
| Illustrated
White Paper on the Environment in Japan |
Environment Agency
| Japan's
Northern Territory |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
| Forestry
in Japan |
Forestry Agency
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
| Japan
Environment Summary |
Environment Agency
| Successful
Cases of Energy Conservation |
The Energy Conservation Center, Japan
| Quality
of the Environment of Japan |
Environment Agency
| Quality
of the Environment of Japan |
Environment Agency
The present state of the environment in Japan and around the globe as well as
Japan's ongoing efforts to combat environmental pollution are the subjects of
this report.
| Working
for the Environment, An Introduction to the Environmental Agency
and Japan's Environmental Policy 1999 |
Environment Agency
| Japan's
Efforts to Address Global Environmental Issues 2000 |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
| Environmental
Protection Policy in Japan, 1995 |
Environment Agency
 Government |
| Japan
Local Government Data Book |
Council of Local Authorities for International Relations
This annual publication serves as a basic reference for locating municipal offices
and regional societies for each of the 47 designated prefectures and 11 designated
cities.
| The
3rd Longterm Plan for the Tokyo Metropolis |
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
| Organization
of the Government of Japan, 1994 |
Management and Coordination Agency
Institute of Administrative Management
Prime Minister's Office, Government of Japan
This publication explains the workings of and details every branch of the Japanese
government including charts detailing each Ministry.
| White
Paper on Youth 2002 in Japan |
(Cabinet Office)
| Japanese
Local Government International Affiliation Directory 2000 |
(Council of Local Authorities
for International Relations)
 Tourism |
| Tourism
in Japan |
Japan National Tourist Organization
 Trade,
Industry |
| White
Paper on International Trade, Japan |
Japan External Trade Organization
 Traffic
Safety |
| White
Paper on Traffic Safety in Japan |
Traffic Safety Police Office,
Management and Coordination Agency
This report gives an outlines road traffic and conditions in each of
Japan's prefectures.
 Transportation |
| Transport
in Japan |
Ministry of Transport
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