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News

Japanese sources

Description

Asahi Shimbun
asahi.com

Japanese daily, bilingual - National, Politics, International, Business, Sports, Culture, Opinion, Editorial, etc.

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.


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)

Kyodo News

Japanese wire service news, bilingual - Headlines, Politics, Business, Stocks, Japan, Asia, Sports, Technology, Photos, Weather, Travel, Tokyo Now, World Now, etc.

Mainichi Interactive

Japanese daily, bilingual - Today's headlines from Japan, Society, IT, Sports, Politics, International, Economics, Editorials, Features, etc.

Yomiuri Online

Japanese daily, bilingual - Market, Weather, Editorial, Arts, Language Lab, News - Politics, Economy, Crime & Accidents, Society, International, Sports, Culture, Life Style, Science, etc.

Japan Times

Japanese daily, English only - News, Business, Opinion, Arts & Culture, Life in Japan, Sports, etc.

Japan Today

News, Politics, Business, Sports, Technology, etc.

News on Japan

Japanese daily news, English only - Business, Internet, Economy, Stocks, Politics, Society, Sports, Education, Science & Technology, Electronics, etc.

J@pan Inc

Japanese news, bilingual - Business, Technology, People, Online-only Articles, The Magazine

GLOCOM Platform

Japanese leaders' opinions are expressed on this website. GLOCOM is a research institute affiliated with the International University of Japan.

American and International Sources

Description

The Asia Internet Report

Monthly newsletter covering Asia's Internet industry

Terrie.com

An insider's comments on Japan's high-tech business world. Sent out every Monday.

New York Times

American daily, English only

Washington Post

American daily, English only

Oregonian

Oregon daily, English only

Business Journal

Portland business news, English only

Asian Reporter

Portland/Northwest, English only

Willamette Week

Weekly Portland, English only

Columbian

Vancouver, WA, English only

Statesman Journal

Salem, OR, English only

CNN

English only

L.A. Times

English only

The Economist

Inernational business magazine

Financial Times

International (London based)

International Herald Tribune

International (France based)

NPR

National Public Radio



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Business

In America/Oregon

Description

Portland Business Alliance

City of Portland - Information on Business, Relocation, Tourism, Employment, Technology, etc.

Portland Convention Center

Convention Center

ODCBS

Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services

Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

City of Vancouver, Washington

Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce

City of Hillsboro, Oregon

Gresham Chamber of Commerce

City of Gresham, Oregon

Salem Chamber of Comerce

City of Salem, Oregon

Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon facts, business listings

Port of Portland

Portland's seaport and docks

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.

JRO

Japan Representative Office of Oregon

In Japan

Description

ACCJ

American Chamber of Commerce in Japan

U.S. Department of Commerce

U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration Office of Japan - monitoring market access and compliance.

Bank of Tokyo

Bilingual

JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)

Japanese government-supported organization that promotes mutually beneficial trade and investment relations between Japan and other nations.

Keidanren

Japanese Federation of Economic Organizations, bilingual



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Education

In America/Oregon

Description

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon / Japanese Language, Center for Japanese Studies, Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language, Master of International Management

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon / Japanese Language

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, Oregon / East Asian Studies, Japanese Language and Literature

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon / Asian Studies

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon / The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon / Japanese Language

Oregon School Listings

Directory of all Oregon schools, colleges, and universities

National Association of Japan-America Societies

Information about cross-cultural education for teachers and students

The East-West Center

Education and research on Asia Pacific community

National Clearinghouse

Educational information about Japan to K-12 students, teachers, specialists, and curriculum developers.

GLOCOM

Center for Global Communications, International University of Japan
- News, Research, Essays, etc.

Washington State University

Vancouver, Washington

Clark College

Vancouver, Washington

Oregon Libraries

Oline directory of Oregon libraries

Department of Education

State of Oregon

CAPS

Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, U of Oregon

National Bureau of Asian Research

Nonprofit, non partisan organization for Asian research

Japan Information Access Project

Guide to Japanese research, technological information

The International School

A preschool and elementary school providing an American curriculum taught in full-immersion Japanese, Chinese or Spanish languages.

In Japan

Description

Monbusho

Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Techonology

Michi Online

Cultural references, definitions, etc.

Japan Educational Gateway

Links for Japan information and edu and culture

Center For Educational Computing

Supporting the use of computers in Japanese schools, bilingual

Japan Window

Information on Japanese education

Japan Education

List of links to Japanese educational websites

Tokyo International University of America and Willamette University

American Studies Program

Waseda University

University in Tokyo



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Travel

In Oregon

Description

Travel Portland (POVA)

Portland Oregon Visitor's Association

Travel Oregon Online

Oregon Tourism Commission

State Parks

Oregon Department of Parks and Wildlife

Oregon.com

Statewide travel information. Events, Recreation, Attractions, State Parks, Vinyards, etc.

pdxguide.com

Portland travel guide. Events Calendar, Sports, News, Arts & Entertainment, Shopping, etc.

Portland International Airport

Travel info, flight times etc.

The Benson Hotel

Downtown Portland

5th Avenue Suites Hotel

Downtown Portland

Hotel deLuxe

Downtown Portland

Hotel Lucia

Downtown Portland

Hotel Modera

Downtown Portland

Hotel Vintage Plaza

Downtown Portland

Heathman Hotel

Downtown Portland

Hilton Portland & Executive Tower

Downtown Portland

Riverplace Hotel

Downtown Portland, Waterfront

Westin Portland

Downtown Portland

The Mark Spencer Hotel

Downtown Portland

Residence Inn Portland Downtown-Riverplace

NE Portland, Close to the Lloyd Center

The Resort at the Mountain

West Mt.Hood, Welches, OR

Crater Lake Company

Crater Lake, OR (southern cascade)

Flying -M- Ranch

Yamhill, OR (willamette valley)

Silver Falls Conference Center

Sublimity, OR (willamette valley)

Port of Seattle

Seaport, Sea-Tac Airport, Cruise Information, etc.

In Japan

Description

JNTO

Japan National Tourism Organization

Travel Japan

Japanese culture and customs info for visitors

PDXJapan

Portland Japanese Community Online, bilingual/td>

In America, Other

Description

Japan Societies

Directory of worldwide Japan societies

U.S.A. Travel

American travel information

Access America

American travel information

Map Quest

Map finder, trip planner, travel links

National Geographic

Maps



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Government Resources

National Level

Description

U.S. Embassy, Tokyo

Main US embassy in Japan, includes many helpful links to other resources

JIN

Japan Information Network

FBI

News, press releases, publications

CIA

Reports, intrenational factbook

MOFA

Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, bilingual

MHLW

Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, bilingual

METI

Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, bilingual

Oregon, Portland, Vancouver

Description

Portland

City official page

Cascade Link

Portland and Vancouver

Vancouver

City official page

State of Oregon

State official page

Oregon

About Oregon

Oregon

City and county listings

Oregon Bluebook

State statistics and facts



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Culture and Living

Japan

Descriptions


Japanese in America

A website designed for Japanese living abroad, especially in the US.

A website designed for Japanese living abroad. Useful links.


Futaba Food Web

Delivers Japanese food worldwide

Online Japanese food supermarket

Online Japanese Superstore. Books/CDs/Magazines/CD-ROMs/Video/Medical Products/Electronic Products/Food etc.

Japanese version of Amazon.com. Books, CDs, etc.

Japanese music

Portland/Japan online community, bilingual

Japan Information Guide

City Guide, Culture, Living in Japan, Planning a trip, Regions, Shopping, etc.

Kids Web Japan

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

CareerCross Japan

Features jobs database, resume bank, and interview advice plus information on living in Japan.

Gateway Japan

Japanese manners and etiquette, infomation on teaching English in Japan, photo gallery, Japanese festivals and celebrations, etc.

Online Dictionary

Japanese-English Dictionary Server
Japanese to English / English to Japanese

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.

Ikebana International

Japanese flower arrangement
A non-profit cultural organization administered by volunteers of many different nationalities and ikebana schools.

Shonan Beach FM

Japanese radio feeds, bilingual

Nihon Sumo Kyokai

Official web site of the Nihon Sumo Association

Sumo Web

Sumo wrestling

America/Oregon

Description

Japan Society

A private, nonprofit, nonpolitical institution offering programs in the arts, business, education and public affairs - New York based

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

Portland Art Museum

Downtown Portland

Rose Festival

Portland's major yearly festival

PDX Radio

Portland radio stations

Tri-met

Portland area transit system

ODOT

Oregon Department of Transportation

Oregon Zoo

Portland

Portland Japanese Garden

Public Japanese-style garden

OMSI

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

The Portland Guide

Area events, lodging, trips, shopping, etc.

Real Estate

Buying, renting, moving resources and listings

Yellow Pages

Business listings, online version

White Pages

People listings, online version

Japan U.S. Friendship Comission

American studies/culture, intercultural resources

Jobs

Description

City of Portland

City government jobs

Oregon State Employment Department

Statewide employment services

State of Oregon

State government jobs

City of Vancuver

City government jobs

Business Magazine

Top 100 area employers

Oregon Secretary of State

Jobs/hiring links

Port of Portland

Jobs/hiring links

Japan U.S. Friendship Comission

Jobs listings/links



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Sports

Name

Description

PGE Park

Portland outdoor staduim, team links

Seattle Mariners

Official team site, baseball, includes Japanese fan site

Portland Trail Blazers

Official team site, basketball

Portland Winterhawks

Team site, ice hockey

Portland Sports Authority

Portland sports guide

ESPN

National sports news

Portland Beavers

Triple A baseball

Portland Timbers

A league soccer



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Bilingual Computing

Name

Description

Shodouka

Translates Japanese sites into characters readable on all computers

University of Washington

Japanese computing

Japan Internet Report

Monthly email report, Japanese internet developments and commentary



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Sister Cities

Oregon

Japan

Beaverton

Gotemba, Shizuoka

Canby

Kurisawa, Hokkaido (page links from canby)

Coos Bay

Choshi, Chiba

Eugene

Kakegawa, Shizuoka

Forest Grove

Nyuzen, Toyama

Gresham

Ebetsu, Hokkaido

Hillsborro

Fukuroi, Shizuoka

Hood River

Tsuruta, Aomori

Milwaukie

Iwaki, Aomori

Newport

Monbetsu, Hokkaido

Ontario

Sayama, Osaka

Oregon City

Tateshina, Nagano

Portland

Sapporo, Hokkaido

Roseburg

Shobu, Saitama

Salem

Kawagoe, Saitama

Seaside

Shakotan, Hokkaido

Wilsonville

Kitakata, Fukushima

Oregon State

Toyama Prefecture

Port of Portland

Port of Chiba


Please visit our "sister cities" page for more information.

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Resources

Name

Description

Yahoo Japan

Online resources and guides, Japanese

Michi Online

Japanese cultural guides and resources

Oanda

Currency exchange

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