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Japan Links

EMERGENCY NUMBERS
*From most public phones, coins and phone cards are not necessary to call emergency numbers. These numbers can also be dialed free of charge from mobile phones.
CULTURAL GUIDE
Dos and Don’ts for Doing Business in Japan – http://www.fkassociates.com/dodont.html
10 Rules for Better Business in Japan – http://ttm.20fr.com/custom2.html
How to Bow Guide – http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2000.html
LIFESTYLE/SUPPORT
Violin Lessons – Tomoko-sensei teaches in English to students age 5+ in Tokyo and Yokohama, or online via “zoom.” [email protected]/ [email protected]
Comprehensive Living Guide for Foreigners in Japan – http://www.tokyo-icc.jp/guide_eng/index.html
English OK! Japan – http://www.englishok.jp/
GoJapanGo.com – https://www.gojapango.com/
Japan-Guide.com – http://www.japan-guide.com//li>
Japan Visitor – http://www.japanvisitor.com/
Living in Japan – https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e625.html
Nippon Living – http://www.nipponliving.com/
Tokyo English Life Line – http://www.telljp.com/
City of Nagoya – http://www.city.nagoya.jp/en/index.html
Nagoya International Center – http://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/english/frame_e.htm
GOVERNMENT AND INFORMATION SERVICES
Comprehensive Living Guide for Foreigners in Japan – http://www.tokyo-icc.jp/guide_eng/index.html
English OK! Japan – http://www.englishok.jp/
GoJapanGo.com – https://www.gojapango.com/
Japan-Guide.com – http://www.japan-guide.com/
Japan Reference – http://www.jref.com/
Japan Visitor – http://www.japanvisitor.com/
Living in Japan – https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e625.html
Nippon Living – http://www.nipponliving.com/
Tokyo English Life Line – http://www.telljp.com/
City of Nagoya – http://www.city.nagoya.jp/en/index.html
Nagoya International Center – http://www.nicnagoya.or.jp/english/frame_e.htm
EMBASSIES/ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS
Australian Embassy – https://japan.embassy.gov.au/tkyo/home.html
German Embassy – http://www.tokyo.diplo.de/de/Startseite.html
New Zealand Embassy – https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/north-asia/japan/new-zealand-embassy/
American Chamber of Commerce in Japan – http://www.accj.or.jp/?lang=en
Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan – http://www.anzccj.jp/
British Chamber of Commerce in Japan – http://www.bccjapan.com/
Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan – http://www.cccj.or.jp/
Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Francaise du Japon – http://www.ccifj.or.jp/
Deutsche Industrie – und Handelskammer in Japan – http://www.japan.ahk.de/
Tokyo American Club – https://www.tokyoamericanclub.org/index.php/en/
MEDICAL AND HEALTH
Importing Medication into Japan – http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/topics/import/index.html
International Pharmaceutical Services – http://www.internationalpharmacy.com/en/home
Life Matters Psychotherapist / Counselor – http://www.lifematters.jp
National Medical Clinic – http://www.nmclinic.net/
The Bluff Medical and Dental Clinic (Yokohama) – http://www.bluffclinic.com/
Tokyo British Clinic – http://www.tokyobritishclinic.com
PLACES OF WORKSHIP
Franciscan Chapel Center – http://franciscanchapelcentertokyo.org/
Islamic Center Japan – http://www.islamcenter.or.jp/
Japan Lutheran Church – http://www.jlc.or.jp/
Saint Anslem’s Parish Church – http://www.saintjohnsabbey.org/lawrence/anselm.html
St. Alban’s Tokyo – http://www.saintalbans.jp/
St. Paul International Lutheran Church Tokyo – http://www2.gol.com/users/alleluia/
Tokyo Union Church – http://www.tokyounion.org/
Tokyo Church of Christ – https://tccnet.org/
SPORTS
Grand Sumo Homepage – www.sumo.or.jp/eng
Hike Japan – www.hikejapan.com
International Adventure Club – www.iac-tokyo.org
Japan Ski/Snowboard Guide – www.skijapanguide.com
Outdoor Japan – www.outdoorjapan.com
British Football Academy – Soccer classes for kids ages 3~13 years – www.british-football-academy.com
Tokyo Metropolis League – adults soccer league & tournaments – www.footyjapancompetitions.com
GYMS AND FITNESS
- Chiyoda-ku
- Sports Club NAS Akasaka – https://www.nas-club.co.jp/akasaka/
- Address: Prudential Tower 2F, 2-13-10, Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0014 Telephone: 03-5510-4001
- Location: Akasaka-Mitsuke Station (Ginza line); Nagatacho Station (Hanzomon/ Namboku Line)
- Meguro-ku
- Central Fitness Club Jiyugaoka – http://www.central.co.jp/club/jiyugaoka/index.html
- Address: 1-14-17, Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-0031
- Telephone: 03-5729-0550
- Location: Jiyugaoko Station (Oimachi/ Toyoko Line); Toristudaigaku Station (Toyoko Line)
- Minato-ku
- Central Fitness Club Minami Aoyama –http://www.central.co.jp/club/minamiaoyama/index.html
- Address: B1-B2F, 6-1-3, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
- Telephone: 03-5468-1191
- Location: Omotesando Station (Chiyoda/ Ginza Line)
- Esforta Akasaka – http://www.esforta.co.jp/club/akasaka/
- Address: B1F Akasaka DS Bldg., 8-5-26, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone: 03-3405-1177
- Location: Aoyama Itchome Station (Ginza/ Hanzomon/ Oedo Line); Nogizaka Station (Chiyoda Line)
- Esforta Fitness Club Roppongi – http://www.esforta.co.jp/club/roppongi/
- Address: Izumi Garden Terrace 2F., 1-6-1, Roppongi, Minato-ku , Tokyo Telephone: 03-3560-3466 Location: Aoyama
- Itchome Station (Ginza/ Hanzomon/ Oedo Line); Nogizaka Station (Chiyoda Line)
- Spa Shirokane – http://www.spa-shirokane.com/ (only in Japanese)
- Address: 1-1-18, Shirokanedai, Minato-ku , Tokyo
- Telephone: 03-3444-5811
- Location: Shirokanedai Station (Nanboku Line); Shirokanedai Station (Toei-Mita Line)
- Tipness Roppongi – http://tip.tipness.co.jp/shop/intro/shop_branch.php?branch_code=SHP008
- Telephone: 03-5474-3531
- Location: Roppongi Station (Hibiya Line)
- TOTAL Workout – http://www.totalworkout.jp/english/index.html
- Address: Roppongi Hills Metro Hat / Hollywood Plaza B2F, 6-4-1, Roppongi, Minato-ku , Tokyo
- Telephone: 03-5414-1102
- Location: Roppongi Station (Hibiya Line)
- Setagaya-ku
- Central Fitness Club Yoga – http://www.central.co.jp/club/yoga/index.html
- Address: Heisei Bldg.,3F, 2-41-11, Yoga, Setagaya-ku , Tokyo
- Telephone: 03-3700-6116
- Location:Yoga Station (Tokyu-Denentoshi Line)
- Konami Sports Club Futago-Tamagawa – http://information.konamisportsclub.jp/004461.html
- Address: 2-27-10, Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Setagaya-ku , Tokyo
- Telephone: 03-3708-9221
- Location: Futagotamagawa Station (Tokyu-Oimachi Line); FutagotamagawaStation (Tokyu-Denentoshi Line)
- Shibuya-ku
- Esforta Fitness Club Shibuya – http://www.esforta.co.jp/club/shibuya/
- Address: B1F Shibuya Infos Tower, 20-1, Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku , Tokyo
- Telephone: 03-3780-5551
- Location: Shibuya Station (Yamanote Line)
- Gold’s Gym – http://www.goldsgym.jp/
- Address: 3F V28 Bldg., 6-31-17, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku , Tokyo
- Telephone: 03-5766-3131
- Location: Meijijingumae Station (Chiyoda Line)
- NEW DESCRIPTION – FITNESS CLUB HIROO – http://www.fitness-hiroo.com/e-index.html
- Adress: Hiroo complex building 2,3 & 4th floors 5-7-35 Hiroo Shibuya-ku Tokyo
- Telephone:03-5448-9970
- Location: Hiroo station (Hibiya Line)
- Shinjuku-ku
- Esforta Fitness Club Ichigaya – http://www.esforta.co.jp/club/ichigaya/index.html
- Address: 1F Sumitomo Ichigaya Bldg., 1-1, Ichigaya-Honmuracho, Shinjuku-ku , Tokyo
- Telephone: 03-3269-8799
- Location: Ichigaya Station (Sobu Line)
EATING AND DRINKING
Dining Out in Japan – http://www.bento.com/tokyofood.html
Gourmet Navigator – http://www.gnavi.co.jp/en/
Tokyo restaurant reference – http://www2.gol.com/users/pbw/rest.htm
Planet Tokyo – http://www.planettokyo.com/
MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
ATT Japan – http://www.att-japan.net/
Japanzine – http://www.seekjapan.jp/japanzine.php
Metropolis (free Tokyo based weekly magazine) – https://metropolisjapan.com/
Tokyo Weekender – https://www.tokyoweekender.com/
International Herald Tribune/Asahi Shimbun – http://www.asahi.com/english/
Japan News – http://www.newsonjapan.com/
Japan Times – http://www.japantimes.com/
The Daily Yomiuri – http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/
J-Com – http://www.jcom.co.jp/english.html
OCN – https://www.ocn.ne.jp/
SkyPerfecTV – https://www.skyperfectv.co.jp/eng/
CHILD RELATED
Cookbook – Kids Web Japan – http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/cook/index.html
Kids Web Japan – http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/index.html
Tokyo With Kids – http://www.tokyowithkids.com/
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center – http://www.mygym.jp/
PETS
Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) – http://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/index.html
WOMEN’S INTERESTS
Association of Women in Finance (AWF) – www.awftokyo.com
College Women’s Association of Japan (CWAJ) – www.cwaj.org
Cross Cultural Exchange Association Nagoya – http://cceanagoya.com/
Foreign Executive Women – http://www.fewjapan.com/
International Mothers Community in Yokohama – www.international-mothers-in-yokohama.blogspot.jp
Tokyo Pregnancy Group – http://tokyopregnancygroup.blogspot.com
SHOPPING
Banana Republic – https://bananarepublic.gap.co.jp/
Costco – http://www.costco.co.jp/eng/index.htm
Expat Express – http://www.expatexpress.com/
GAP – http://gap.co.jp/
Gourmet and Quality Foods Kinokuniya – http://www.e-kinokuniya.com/
Next – http://nextinjapan.jp/e
Nissin World Delicatessen Supermarket – http://www.nissinham.co.jp/nwd/nwd_03a.html
The Foreign Buyers Club – http://www.fbcusa.com/
The Flying Pig.com – https://www.theflyingpig.com/
The Meat Guy – http://www.themeatguy.jp/
Yamaya – http://www.yamaya.jp/
Hilo Market – https://hilomarket.com/
GETTING AROUND/TRANSPORTATION
Airport Limousine Bus – http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/
Hinomaru Limousine Group – http://www.hinomaru.co.jp/
Hyperdia (train search engine) – http://www.hyperdia.com/
Japan Rail East – http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
Japan Rail West – http://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Japan Rail Pass – http://www.japanrailpass.net/eng/en001.html
Keisei Skyliner – http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/
MK Taxi – https://www.mktaxi-japan.com/
Tokyo Metro – http://www.tokyo-subway.net/english/index.html
Nagoya Transportation – http://www.kotsu.city.nagoya.jp/jp/pc/
TRAVEL
Inside Japan Tours – http://www.insidejapantours.com/
Japan National Tourist Organization – http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/
Japanese Guest Houses – https://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/
Japanese Hotel and Ryokan Reservation – http://www.nta.co.jp/
Japanese Inn Group – http://www.jpinn.com//li>
JAPANiCan – http://www.japanican.com
Michi Travel Japan – http://www.michitravel.com
Number 1 Travel – http://www.no1-travel.com/
The Imperial Palace – http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/index.html
Tokyo Tourism Info – https://tokyotouristinfo.com/en/
Yokoso! Japan – https://www.yokosojapan-tour.com/
The Oriental Caravan – http://www.theorientalcaravan.com/
CONVERSION TOOLS
Currency Converter – http://www.ratesfx.com/rates/rate-converter.html
Foreign Exchange Rate – http://www.ratesfx.com/rates/
Global Clock – http://www.timeanddate.com/
Voltage Converter – https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/voltage/index.html
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Airport Limousine Bus – http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/
Information about Baggage Delivery – http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2278.html
Hinomaru Limousine Group – http://www.hinomaru.co.jp/
Hyperdia (train search engine) – http://www.hyperdia.com/
Keisei Skyliner – http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/
All Nippon Airways (ANA) – http://www.ana.co.jp/eng/index.html
Japan Airlines (JAL) – http://www.jal.co.jp/en/
NEW DESCRIPTION – Japan Customs – http://www.customs.go.jp/english/index.htm
Kansai International Airport – http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/index.asp
Nagoya International Airport – http://www.centrair.jp/en/
POSTAL AND DELIVERY SERVICES
Japan Postal Service Guide – http://www.post.japanpost.jp/english/
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Lakeland College Japan Campus – http://www.japan.lakeland.edu/e
McGill University MBA Japan Program – http://www.mcgillmbajapan.com
Sophia University – https://www.sophia.ac.jp/eng/index.html
Temple University (Japan Campus) – http://www.tuj.ac.jp/index.html