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Some general Japan and news links that may be of interest.
You are also very welcome to add and discuss news on the appropriate thread of our Virtual JET workshop (forums)
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News and Photos of Japan by Japan Correspondent Kjeld Duits |
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Travel
Hyperdia - Train timetable information in Japan (searchable in English).
WikiTravel - A free and editable travel guide. Good for major destinations.
Welcome to Shinetsu - A good guide for the Japan Alps (Niigata & Nagano)
Snow Japan - Everything about skiing and snowboarding in Japan
Jorudan - Train Route Finder (English)
Japan Bus Web - information on using the highway buses in Japan
Japan Automobile Federation (JAF)Travel Agents
etour.co.jp - discount air tickets etc.
No.1 Travel - discount air fares
STA Travel - discount airfare, affiliated with the student travel service by the same name in the United States. Most discounts do not require student status.
Health and Support
AJET Peer Support Group (AJET PSG)
CLAIR Multi-lingual Living Guide for Foreigners
Earthquake Survival Manual (Niigata Prefecture)
International Mental Health Professionals of Japan
Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency (JMDA)
Multilingual Medical Questionnaire put together by the Kanagawa International Foundation
Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) (free anonymous telephone counseling)
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JET photography on Flickr (more than 1200 photos and nearly 100 members)
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Find the best deal, compare prices and read what other travelers have to say
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