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News
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Japanese sources |
Description |
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Asahi Shimbun
asahi.com |
Japanese daily, bilingual - National, Politics, International, Business, Sports, Culture, Opinion, Editorial, etc. |
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Nikkei Net |
Japanese daily, bilingual - Morning News, Evening Releases, Business Glossary, 24HR News - Asia, Automotive Industry, Computer, Earnings, Economy & Politics, Financial Services, Industry, Markets, MOF & BOJ, Multimedia, Editorials, Telecommunications, etc. |
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 NHK |
Nippon Hoso Kyokai, Japanese daily news.
"Radio Japan Online" - latest news available in 22 languages! (Real Player / Windows Media Player)
Politics, Economy, Society, International, Sports, etc. (Available in Japanese and English) |
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Kyodo News |
Japanese wire service news, bilingual - Headlines, Politics, Business, Stocks, Japan, Asia, Sports, Technology, Photos, Weather, Travel, Tokyo Now, World Now, etc. |
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Mainichi Interactive |
Japanese daily, bilingual - Today's headlines from Japan, Society, IT, Sports, Politics, International, Economics, Editorials, Features, etc. |
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Yomiuri Online |
Japanese daily, bilingual - Market, Weather, Editorial, Arts, Language Lab, News - Politics, Economy, Crime & Accidents, Society, International, Sports, Culture, Life Style, Science, etc. |
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Japan Times |
Japanese daily, English only - News, Business, Opinion, Arts & Culture, Life in Japan, Sports, etc. |
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Japan Today |
News, Politics, Business, Sports, Technology, etc. |
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News on Japan |
Japanese daily news, English only - Business, Internet, Economy, Stocks, Politics, Society, Sports, Education, Science & Technology, Electronics, etc. |
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J@pan Inc |
Japanese news, bilingual - Business, Technology, People, Online-only Articles, The Magazine |
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GLOCOM Platform |
Japanese leaders' opinions are expressed on this website. GLOCOM is a research institute affiliated with the International University of Japan. |
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American and International Sources |
Description |
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The Asia Internet Report |
Monthly newsletter covering Asia's Internet industry |
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Terrie.com |
An insider's comments on Japan's high-tech business world. Sent out every Monday. |
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New York Times |
American daily, English only |
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Washington Post |
American daily, English only |
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Oregonian |
Oregon daily, English only |
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Business Journal |
Portland business news, English only |
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Asian Reporter |
Portland/Northwest, English only |
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Willamette Week |
Weekly Portland, English only |
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Columbian |
Vancouver, WA, English only |
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Statesman Journal |
Salem, OR, English only |
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CNN |
English only |
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L.A. Times |
English only |
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The Economist |
Inernational business magazine |
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Financial Times |
International (London based) |
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International Herald Tribune |
International (France based) |
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NPR |
National Public Radio |
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Business
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In America/Oregon |
Description |
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Portland Business Alliance |
City of Portland - Information on Business, Relocation, Tourism, Employment, Technology, etc. |
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Portland Convention Center |
Convention Center |
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ODCBS |
Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services |
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Vancouver Chamber of Commerce |
City of Vancouver, Washington |
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Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce |
City of Hillsboro, Oregon |
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Gresham Chamber of Commerce |
City of Gresham, Oregon |
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Salem Chamber of Comerce |
City of Salem, Oregon |
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Oregon Secretary of State |
Oregon facts, business listings |
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Port of Portland |
Portland's seaport and docks |
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Business Oregon |
Business Oregon works to
create, retain, expand and attract businesses that provide sustainable,
living-wage jobs for Oregonians through public-private partnerships, leveraged
funding and support of economic opportunities for Oregon companies and
entrepreneurs. |
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JRO |
Japan Representative Office of Oregon |
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In Japan |
Description |
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ACCJ |
American Chamber of Commerce in Japan |
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U.S. Department of Commerce |
U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration Office of Japan - monitoring market access and compliance. |
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Bank of Tokyo |
Bilingual |
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JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) |
Japanese government-supported organization that promotes mutually beneficial trade and investment relations between Japan and other nations. |
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Keidanren |
Japanese Federation of Economic Organizations, bilingual |
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Education
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In America/Oregon |
Description |
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Portland State University |
Portland, Oregon / Japanese Language, Center for Japanese Studies, Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language, Master of International Management |
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Oregon State University |
Corvallis, Oregon / Japanese Language |
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Lewis & Clark College |
Portland, Oregon / East Asian Studies, Japanese Language and Literature |
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Pacific University |
Forest Grove, Oregon / Asian Studies |
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University of Oregon |
Eugene, Oregon / The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures |
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Portland Community College |
Portland, Oregon / Japanese Language |
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Oregon School Listings |
Directory of all Oregon schools, colleges, and universities |
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National Association of Japan-America Societies |
Information about cross-cultural education for teachers and students |
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The East-West Center |
Education and research on Asia Pacific community |
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National Clearinghouse |
Educational information about Japan to K-12 students, teachers, specialists, and curriculum developers. |
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GLOCOM |
Center for Global Communications, International University of Japan - News, Research, Essays, etc. |
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Washington State University |
Vancouver, Washington |
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Clark College |
Vancouver, Washington |
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Oregon Libraries |
Oline directory of Oregon libraries |
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Department of Education |
State of Oregon |
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CAPS |
Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, U of Oregon |
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National Bureau of Asian Research |
Nonprofit, non partisan organization for Asian research |
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Japan Information Access Project |
Guide to Japanese research, technological information |
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The International School |
A preschool and elementary school providing an American curriculum taught in full-immersion Japanese, Chinese or Spanish languages.
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Travel
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In Oregon |
Description |
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Travel Portland (POVA) |
Portland Oregon Visitor's Association
日本語)
Portland Travel Guide (English
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日本語)
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Travel Oregon Online |
Oregon Tourism Commission  |
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State Parks |
Oregon Department of Parks and Wildlife |
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Oregon.com |
Statewide travel information. Events, Recreation, Attractions, State Parks, Vinyards, etc. |
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pdxguide.com |
Portland travel guide. Events Calendar, Sports, News, Arts & Entertainment, Shopping, etc. |
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Portland International Airport |
Travel info, flight times etc. |
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The Benson Hotel |
Downtown Portland |
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5th Avenue Suites Hotel |
Downtown Portland |
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Hotel deLuxe |
Downtown Portland
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Hotel Lucia |
Downtown Portland
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Hotel Modera |
Downtown Portland
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Hotel Vintage Plaza |
Downtown Portland
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Heathman Hotel |
Downtown Portland |
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Hilton Portland & Executive Tower |
Downtown Portland |
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Riverplace Hotel
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Downtown Portland, Waterfront |
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Westin Portland |
Downtown Portland |
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The Mark Spencer Hotel |
Downtown Portland |
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Residence Inn Portland Downtown-Riverplace |
NE Portland, Close to the Lloyd Center |
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The Resort at the Mountain
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West Mt.Hood, Welches, OR |
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Crater Lake Company
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Crater Lake, OR (southern cascade) |
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Flying -M- Ranch
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Yamhill, OR (willamette valley) |
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Silver Falls Conference Center
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Sublimity, OR (willamette valley) |
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Port of Seattle |
Seaport, Sea-Tac Airport, Cruise Information, etc. |
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In Japan
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Description |
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JNTO |
Japan National Tourism Organization |
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Travel Japan |
Japanese culture and customs info for visitors |
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PDXJapan |
Portland Japanese Community Online, bilingual/td>
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Government Resources
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National Level |
Description |
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U.S. Embassy, Tokyo |
Main US embassy in Japan, includes many helpful links to other resources |
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JIN |
Japan Information Network |
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FBI |
News, press releases, publications |
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CIA |
Reports, intrenational factbook |
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MOFA |
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, bilingual |
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MHLW |
Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, bilingual |
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METI |
Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, bilingual |
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Culture and Living
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Japan |
Descriptions |
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 Japanese in America |
A website designed for Japanese living abroad, especially in the US. |
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A website designed for Japanese living abroad. Useful links. |
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 Futaba Food Web |
Delivers Japanese food worldwide |
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Online Japanese food supermarket |
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Online Japanese Superstore. Books/CDs/Magazines/CD-ROMs/Video/Medical Products/Electronic Products/Food etc. |
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Japanese version of Amazon.com. Books, CDs, etc. |
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Japanese music |
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Portland/Japan online community, bilingual |
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Japan Information Guide |
City Guide, Culture, Living in Japan, Planning a trip, Regions, Shopping, etc. |
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Kids Web Japan

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Available in French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, Finish, Swedish, and Korean
Nature and Climate
/ Regions of Japan
/ Daily Life / Politics and the Constitution / History / Tradition and Culture / Economy and Industry / International Relations / Protecting the Environment / Schools / Outside the Classroom / Sports ...and more |
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CareerCross Japan |
Features jobs database, resume bank, and interview advice plus information on living in Japan. |
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Gateway Japan |
Japanese manners and etiquette, infomation on teaching English in Japan, photo gallery, Japanese festivals and celebrations, etc.
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Online Dictionary |
Japanese-English Dictionary Server
Japanese to English / English to Japanese |
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The Japan FAQ Annex |
Large US-Japan database covering all topics of common interest. Special coverage on living in America for the Japanese community in Japanese and English. |
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Ikebana International |
Japanese flower arrangement
A non-profit cultural organization administered by volunteers of many different nationalities and ikebana schools. |
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Shonan Beach FM |
Japanese radio feeds, bilingual |
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Nihon Sumo Kyokai |
Official web site of the Nihon Sumo Association
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Sumo Web |
Sumo wrestling |
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America/Oregon |
Description |
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Japan Society |
A private, nonprofit, nonpolitical institution offering programs in the arts, business, education and public affairs - New York based
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National Association of Japan-America societies |
Provide a wide range of information on Japan through links to other Japan-related web sites on business, public affairs, culture and education |
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Portland Art Museum |
Downtown Portland |
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Rose Festival |
Portland's major yearly festival |
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PDX Radio |
Portland radio stations |
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Tri-met |
Portland area transit system |
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ODOT |
Oregon Department of Transportation |
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Oregon Zoo |
Portland |
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Portland Japanese Garden |
Public Japanese-style garden |
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OMSI |
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry |
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The Portland Guide |
Area events, lodging, trips, shopping, etc. |
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Real Estate |
Buying, renting, moving resources and listings |
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Yellow Pages |
Business listings, online version |
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White Pages |
People listings, online version |
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Japan U.S. Friendship Comission |
American studies/culture, intercultural resources |
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Sister Cities
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Oregon |
Japan |
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Beaverton |
Gotemba, Shizuoka |
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Canby |
Kurisawa, Hokkaido (page links from canby) |
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Coos Bay |
Choshi, Chiba |
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Eugene |
Kakegawa, Shizuoka |
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Forest Grove |
Nyuzen, Toyama |
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Gresham |
Ebetsu, Hokkaido |
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Hillsborro |
Fukuroi, Shizuoka |
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Hood River |
Tsuruta, Aomori |
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Milwaukie |
Iwaki, Aomori |
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Newport |
Monbetsu, Hokkaido |
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Ontario |
Sayama, Osaka |
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Oregon City |
Tateshina, Nagano |
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Portland |
Sapporo, Hokkaido |
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Roseburg |
Shobu, Saitama |
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Salem |
Kawagoe, Saitama |
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Seaside |
Shakotan, Hokkaido |
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Wilsonville |
Kitakata, Fukushima |
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Oregon State |
Toyama Prefecture |
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Port of Portland |
Port of Chiba |
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Resources
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Name |
Description |
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Yahoo Japan |
Online resources and guides, Japanese |
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Michi Online |
Japanese cultural guides and resources |
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Oanda |
Currency exchange |
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