External Web sites
- CIA - The World Factbook - Japan
- CRW Flags - Flag of Japan
- GlobalSecurity.org - Japan
- Iloveindia.com - Japan
- Lonely Planet - Japan
- Maps of World - Japan
- Michigan State University - globalEDGE - Japan
- National Geographic - Kids - Japan
- National Geographic - Travel and Cultures - Japan
- Official Site of The Embassy of Japan in Denmark Information on this diplomatic mission in Denmark. Provides details about the types of visas and their duration, section for the trade and business inquiries, organizations and establishments, scholarships and education opportunities in Japan, and about various cultural activities organized by the embassy.
- The Catholic Encyclopedia - Japan
Britannica Web sites
Articles from Britannica encyclopedias for elementary and high school students.
- Japan - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
The Asian country of Japan is marked by contrast between old and new. The country values its complex and ancient cultural traditions. Yet Japan is known for its powerful, modern economy and its advanced technology. Japan’s capital is Tokyo.
- Japan - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
Lying off the east coast of mainland Asia, Japan is an island country of East Asia. It consists of four main islands and a few thousand smaller islands in the western North Pacific Ocean. Japan ranks high in population density and tenth in population among the world’s countries. Its capital, Tokyo, is one of the world’s largest cities. Area 145,898 square miles (377,873 square kilometers). Population (2014 est.) 127,063,000.