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7 Further reading

• Sugimoto Yoshio (2003) An Introduction to Japanese Society. Cambridge University Press.
• Conrad Totman, 2000. 'A History of Modern Japan. Blackwell Publishers.'
• Noboru Koyama, Japanese Students at Cambridge University in the Meiji Era, 1868-1912: Pioneers for the Modernization of Japan, translated by Ian Ruxton, (Lulu Press, September 2004, BooksEnthsiast.com)
• C.H. Kwan. 2001. 'Yen Bloc: Toward Economic Integration in Asia.' Brookings Institution Press.
• Bernson, Mary Hammond and Elaine Magnusson, eds. MODERN JAPAN: AN IDEA BOOK FOR K-12 TEACHERS. MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION RESOURCE SERIES. Olympia, WA: Office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1984. ED 252 486.
• Cogan, John J. and Donald O. Schneider, eds. PERSPECTIVES ON JAPAN: A GUIDE FOR TEACHERS. Washington, DC: National Council for the Social Studies, 1983. ED 236 090.
• EAST MEETS WEST: MUTUAL IMAGES. Stanford, CA: California Center for Research in International Studies, l980. ED 196 765.
• Kaderabeck, Leslie. THE JAPANESE AUTOMOBILE WORKER: A MICROCOSM OF JAPAN'S SUCCESS. 1985. ED 263 041.
• Murphy, Carole. A STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR PLANNING A JAPANESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL. 1983. ED 238 748.
• Wojtan, Linda S. FREE RESOURCES FOR TEACHING ABOUT JAPAN. Bloomington, IN: Midwest Program for Teaching about Japan, Indiana University, 1986. ED 270 3891.

8 Miscellaneous topics

• Communications in Japan
• Ethnic issues in Japan
• Foreign relations of Japan
• Japanese calendar
• Japanese cell phone culture
• Japanese miniaturization culture
• Japanese law
• Japanese Television and Radio
• Military of Japan
• Transportation in Japan
• Updated Japan News

• List of Japanese people
• List of Japan-related topics
• List of national parks of Japan

9 International rankings

• Human Development Index - 9th place
• Reporters Without Borders - 44th place
• GDP per capita - 17th place

10 External links

10.1 Official

• Kantei.go.jp - Official prime ministerial and cabinet site
• Sangi-in.go.jp - Official site of the House of Councillors
• Shugi-in.go.jp - Official site of the House of Representatives
• Courts.go.jp - Official site of the Japanese Supreme Court
• Kunaicho.go.jp - Official site of the Imperial family.

10.2 Other

* Travel guide to from Wikitravel

• CIA World Factbook -- Japan
• Kyodo Japan News Wire Service
• Japan Today - Japan news and information portal
• AJR Newslink - Database of English newspapers in Japan
• The Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go
• Business Week - Japan: The System That Soured
• The Nikkei Stock Market Crash
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Detailed papers on Japan's foreign policy, education programs, culture and life.
• Japan Zone - Japan Travel Guide, Japanese Popular Culture, History and Japanese Etiquette
• Open Directory Project - Directory of Japan
• PhotoGuide Japan - Comprehensive guide to photography in Japan
• Travel to Japan -- online resource on Japanese culture and travel information.
• Japan for Dummies Pictures of everyday life in Japan
• Japan SAQ (Seldom Asked Questions)
• The Beautiful Way of the Samurai History of Male Love in Japan
• J-Pop.com A portal into Japanese pop culture
• Link of Links on Japan Trivia (multilingual)
• GotJapan.com A guide to Traveling, Living, Working, Studying Japanese

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