Japan Links

Our comprehensive list of useful links provides you with all the Japan-related information you need.

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 

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/
• Japanable.com – http://www.japanable.com/
• JapanCircle.com – http://www.japancircle.com/
• GoJapanGo.com – https://www.gojapango.com/
• Japan-Guide.com – http://www.japan-guide.com/
• Japan Information Network – http://jin.jcic.or.jp/
• 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.nic-nagoya.or.jp/english/frame_e.htm
• Jobs in Japan – http://www.findjobsinjapan.com

MEDICAL AND HEALTH

• AMDA International Medical Information Center – http://amda-imic.com/lng_eng/
• Importing Medication into Japan – http://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/topics/import/index.html
• Importing Medication into Japan – https://jp.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/doctors/importing-medication/
• International Pharmaceutical Services – http://www.internationalpharmacy.com/en/home
• Life Matters Psychotherapist / Counselor – http://www.lifematters.jp
• Pharmacies Where English is Spoken ? http://accessible.jp.org/tokyo/en/useful/english.html
• Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Institution Information – https://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq13/qqport/tomintop/
• King Clinic – http://homepage3.nifty.com/drleoking/
• National Medical Clinic – http://www.nmclinic.net/
• St. Luke’s International Hospital – http://www.luke.or.jp/eng/index.html
• The Bluff Medical and Dental Clinic (Yokohama) – http://www.bluffclinic.com/
• Tokyo British Clinic – http://www.tokyobritishclinic.com
• Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic – http://www.tmsc.jp/

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/
• Jewish Community Center – http://www.jccjapan.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 Baptist Church – http://www.tokyobaptist.org/feeds/
• Tokyo Union Church – http://www.tokyounion.org/
• Tokyo Church of Christ – https://tccnet.org/
• Yokohama Union Church – http://www.yokohamaunionchurch.org/index.html

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)
  • Tipness Shibuya – http://tip.x-tokyo.jp/
  • Address: 16-4, Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku , Tokyo
  • Telephone: 03-3770-3531
  • Location: Shibuya Station (Yamanote 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)
  • Yogajaya (Daikanyama/Ebisu) – http://www.yogajaya.com/
  • Address: 2F, 1-25-11, Ebisu-Nishi, Shibuya-ku , Tokyo
  • Telephone: 03-5766-3622
  • Location: Daikanyama Station (Tokyu-Toyoko Line); Ebisu Station (Yamanote/ Hibiya Line)
• Shinagawa-ku
  • Tipness Gotanda – http://tip.tipness.co.jp/shop/intro/SHP005
  • Address: 2-3-3, Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku , Tokyo
  • Telephone: 03-3441-3531
  • Location: Gotanda Station (Yamanote/ Toei-Asakusa 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)
  • Tipness Shinjuku – http://tip.tipness.co.jp/shop/intro/SHP009
  • Tipness Shinjuku – http://tip.tipness.co.jp/shop/intro/SHP009
  • Address: 7-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku , Tokyo
  • Telephone: 03-3368-3531
  • Location: Shinjuku Station (Yamanote 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/
• Fusion GOL – http://www.gol.com/english/
• J-Com – http://www.jcom.co.jp/english.html
• ITSCOM Cable TV/Internet – http://www.itscom.net/en/index.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
• Hakuhinkan – http://www.hakuhinkan.co.jp/guide_en.html
• Kids Web Japan – http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/index.html
• Mr. D – Birthday Party Magic Show – www2.gol.com/users/davidlet
• Music Together of Nagoya – www.musickids.jp/english.asp
• Party Palace, Inc. – http://partypalace.co.jp/
• Sony Explora Science – http://www.sonyexplorascience.jp/english/index.html
• Tokyo With Kids – http://www.tokyowithkids.com/
• Tumble Tots Japan – http://www.tumbletotsjapan.com/index_e.html
• My Gym Children’s Fitness Center – http://www.mygym.jp/

PETS

• Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) – http://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/index.html
• World Pet Store – http://www.worldpetstore.com

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
• La Leche League Japan – www.lalecheleague.org/japan.html
• Tokyo Pregnancy Group – http://tokyopregnancygroup.blogspot.com

SHOPPING

• Banana Republic – https://bananarepublic.gap.co.jp/
• Clothing size conversion – www.usatourist.com
• Costco – http://www.costco.co.jp/eng/index.htm
• Daiso (Harajuku Branch) –http://www.sunnypages.jp/travel_guide/modern_tokyo/100yen_shops/Daiso…
• 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/
• Zara – http://zara.livedoor.biz/archives/50895452.html

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
• Jorudan (train search engine) – http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/
• 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

• A’cross Travellers Bureau – http://www.across-travel.com/
• 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/
• STA Travel – http://www.statravel.co.jp/english/travel/air/index.html
• Sunrise Tours – http://www.jtb-sunrisetours.jp/
• 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/

JAPAN MAPS

• https://www.mapquest.com/
• https://www.tripsavvy.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/
• Temperature Converter – http://www.onlineconversion.com/temperature.htm
• Voltage Converter – https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/voltage/index.html

AIRPORT INFORMATION

• Airport Limousine Bus – http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/
• Baggage Deliveries – https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/svc_05
• 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/
• Jorudan (train search engine) – http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae//li>
• 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
• Narita International Airport – http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/index.html
• 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/
• Sagawa – http://www.sagawa-exp.co.jp/english/main.html
• Yamato – http://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/english/index.html

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
• Teachers College, Columbia University (Japan Campus) – http://www.tc-japan.edu
• Temple University (Japan Campus) – http://www.tuj.ac.jp/index.html

LIFESTYLE/SUPPORT

• Violin Lessons – Tomoko-sensei teaches in English to students age 5+ in Tokyo and Yokohama, or online via “zoom.” madameviolont@docomo.ne.jp/ tomoko-vn@aqua.email.ne.jp
• Comprehensive Living Guide for Foreigners in Japan – http://www.tokyo-icc.jp/guide_eng/index.html
• English OK! Japan – http://www.englishok.jp/
• Japanable.com – http://www.japanable.com/
• JapanCircle.com – http://www.japancircle.com/
• GoJapanGo.com – https://www.gojapango.com/
• Japan-Guide.com – http://www.japan-guide.com//li>
• Japan Information Network – http://jin.jcic.or.jp/
• 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.nic-nagoya.or.jp/english/frame_e.htm
• Jobs in Japan – http://www.findjobsinjapan.com

EMBASSIES/ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS

• Australian Embassy – https://japan.embassy.gov.au/tkyo/home.html
• Canadian Embassy – http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/japan-japon/index.aspx?lang=eng
• French Embassy – http://www.ambafrance-jp.org/
• 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/
• UK Embassy – http://ukinjapan.fco.gov.uk/en/
• US Embassy – https://jp.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/tokyo/
• 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/
• European Union – http://www.deljpn.ec.europa.eu/
• Tokyo American Club – https://www.tokyoamericanclub.org/index.php/en/
• Yokohama Country and Athletic Club – https://ycac.jp/wp/