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Japan Atlas offers easy access to the unique features of Japan by clicking "Index by Region" and/or 7 areas of interest:Historic Sites, Festivals, Architecture, Nature, Traditional Crafts, Advanced Technology and Communities. The Virtual Museum of Traditional Japanese Arts offers a comprehensive view of traditional Japanese culture and pastimes. Among the works of art shown are many that have been designated national treasures. Obtain a deeper understanding of Japan through in-depth articles on Japan's trends, its aging society, the changing job scene and the growing problem of urbanization. Short dispatches that keep you abreast of what's happening behind the headlines witharts and entertainment,business and economy,education and society,science and technology, andsports and fashion. A cool site for exploring Japan virtually. Get answers to questions, glance at the annual calendar and see what's happening, check out the news or see what's cool now in Japan. Monthly updated to deliver the most up-to-date statistics on all aspects of Japan in English. If you can't find what you need here, there are links to other statistical resources in Japan as well. Contact information for government-affiliated bodies, nongovernmental organizations and more. Links to administration, industry, media, society, culture and education. Take a virtual tour of Japan by accessing information resources and Web sites of Japan's prefectures and major cities. Each prefecture is introduced with data and photos of local features. Your gateway to the ever growing information about Japan on the World Wide Web. Covers news, sports/leisure, business/economy, travel, science, education and a whole lot more. NIPPONIA is a quarterly magazine introducing contemporary Japanese culture and society to people all over the world. The print version of the magazine is available at Japanese Embassies and Consulates. Learn about present day Japan with this online databank covering Japan's government, economy, science and technology, society and culture