The resources below offer a variety of  information for the non-Japanese living in Japan.  Some are government-sponsored sites and others are produced and maintained by the non-profit or private sectors.
CULCON provides this list as an informational resource only; inclusion on this list is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation of any specific organization or program.

  • Hyperdia:  A searchable database for train and air travel in Japan.
    (http://www.hyperdia.com/en/)
  • Gaijin Pot:  A commercial resource for non-Japanese people living in Japan.
    (http://www.gaijinpot.com/)
  • Japan Times: An English-language newspaper based in Tokyo.
    (www.japantimes.co.jp/)
  • Travel.state.gov:  U.S. Department of State information on travel advisories, visa requirements, etc. for travel to Japan.
    (https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/japan.html)
  • Metropolis Magazine: Weekly arts, events, and lifestyle resource for English readers in Tokyo.
    (http://metropolis.co.jp)
  • Tokyo Weekender: Monthly arts, events, and lifestyle resource for English readers in Tokyo.(http://www.tokyoweekender.com)