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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

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
OECDD	Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
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

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

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 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/th>	DDescription
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

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

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

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

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

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.

Resources

Name	Description
Yahoo Japan	Online resources and guides, Japanese
Michi Online	Japanese cultural guides and resources
Oanda	Currency exchange

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