Japan: Resources

Company Directories

Japan: English Web Sites of Japanese Companies

A search engine with links to English websites for Japanese companies. Links to non-English sites are also available.

Japan: Japanese External Trade Organization (JETRO)

The Japanese External Trade Organization website provides information about how to trade and invest in Japan, displays an up-to-date trade show database, and maintains a complete company directory. The resource also features sections on Japanese culture and detailed reports and statistics. Site available in English and Japanese.

Trade Shows

Japan: Japanese External Trade Organization (JETRO)

The Japanese External Trade Organization website provides information about how to trade and invest in Japan, displays an up-to-date trade show database, and maintains a complete company directory. The resource also features sections on Japanese culture and detailed reports and statistics. Site available in English and Japanese.

News Sites

Japan: Asahi Shimbun National Newspaper

The business section of Asahi Shimbun, Japan's Leading National Newspaper provides recent stories covering a range of businesses. News content is available in English and Japanese, although the English version is not as extensive.

Japan: Japan Times Online

Business news stories are sorted by date and are posted frequently. Site is available in Japanese and English.

Japan: Mainichi Newspapers

The Business News section of Mainichi Daily News sorts news stories into a few different business topics for easier browsing. The most popular business news stories are featured to the right of the page. Site is available in English and Japanese.

Japan: Nikkei Net Interactive

Nikkei, serves as a primary business-information source for top corporate executives and decision-makers in Japan. It publishes The Nihon Keizai Shimbun and four other newspapers, with a combined circulation of 4 million. The site is an online version of their newspapers with daily coverage of business news and financial markets.  Subscription (fee) is required for most areas.

Other Resources

gE Module: Doing Business in Japan

The Japan module should provide one with an understanding of:, Japanese social and business cultures; market potential and hot industries; how to deal with business customs and common business situations; and the current characteristics of the Japanese marketing and supply chain industries. A case study on the Japanese economic recovery is provided in this module.

Japan: Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI)

It provides international and domestic activities of the commerce through different links. Companies can be sought by region, area of interest, and product/service of interest. It also publishes the links to the local chambers of commerce. (Available in English and Japanese)

Japan: An International Comparison

Japan An International Comparison is a well-respected data book on Japanese social and economic statistics. This is an annual publication. Copies from 1998 to 2007 can be downloaded as a PDF file. It is provided by the Keizai Koho Center (Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs).

Japan: Center on Japanese Economy and Business

With a goal to encourage information on the Japanese economy, the Center on Japanese Economy and Business provides publications, an events calendar as well as information on their program. The site is also available in Japanese.

Japan: Daiwa Institute of Research

Daiwa Institute of Research provides economic and securities information on Japan. The site includes economic outlook and detailed research reports. Site is available in English and Japanese.

Japan: Development Bank of Japan: Publications

The Publications section of the Development Bank of Japan provides annual and research reports, monthly economic notes, newsletters, and industrial financial indicators concerning the Japanese economy. All publications can be downloaded in a PDF format.

Japan: Economic and Financial Data for Japan

Economic and Financial Data for Japan are provided in this website covering the real, fiscal, financial and external sectors. The data corresponds with the Dissemination Standards Bulletin Board, which is provided by the International Monetary Fund. Site is also available in Japanese.

Japan: Institute of Developing Economies Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO)

Also known as IDE, the Institute of Developing Economies provides various reports, which are available in PDF format, as well as symposium summaries and books for sale. Controlled by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, IDE has joined with Japan External Trade Organization. IDE strives for increasing trade and collaboration with the developing world. Site is available in English, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, Russian, French and Korean.

Japan: Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

JBIC provides information on financial products, economic cooperation, investor relations, and research activities. Various publications like newsletters and research papers are available in PDF format. The site is available in Japanese too.

Japan: Japan Economic Foundation (JEF)

The Japanese Economic Foundation (JEF) provides a bi-monthly newsletter regarding Japan's economy on the international level, as well as more internal aspects of Japan's economy for potential investors.

Japan: Japan Electronics Information and Technology Association

Striving to improve the Japanese economy, this site provides statistics on areas like the electronic industry in Japan as well as information on different activities pursued by JEITA. Furthermore, links to different exhibitions and a list of links of its members are also included. This site is also available in Chinese and Japanese.

Japan: Japan for Sustainability

Japan for Sustainability (JFS) is a non-profit organization providing information on developments and activities in Japan that lead toward sustainability. The site has a variety of news articles on topics such as material reduction, eco-product/business, and energy. The JFS newsletter, issued monthly, summarizes the latest environmental trends and topics in Japan.

Japan: J-Guide

The J-Guide is a research project of Stanford University for providing information about Japan on the Internet. The site offers a very detailed index of resources dedicated to providing information about Japan.

Japan: Keidanren

Kedianren is the Japanese Federation of Economic Organizations. The website provides information on the current economic and business environment in Japan through a variety of articles, opinion pieces and policy recommendations. (Also available in Japanese)

Japan: Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance offers information on the budget, customs, national property, government bonds, tax policy, and stabilization. The site is also available in Japanese.

Japan: Mizuho Research & Links

Mizuho Research & Links is a portal of information on the Japanese economy, finance, politics, and law. Provided by Mizuho Securities, this is a research tool that links to such Japanese sites as the Economic Planning Agency, a company directory, and numerous ministries. Offers information tailored for prospective Japanese investors, or those looking for research information.

Japan: The Etiquette of Japan

In this japan-guide.com provided site, the user can find information on the various etiquettes in Japan, including house rules, table manners, use of chopsticks, dining out, sitting techniques, exchanging gifts, addressing names, and superstition. In addition, the website also talks about the entertainment, art, food, history, and religion of Japan.

Japan: Web Japan

Web Japan, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, is a group of Websites introducing the economy, society, culture, and other aspects of Japan. The site provides information on Japan with statistics, economic reports, articles on current trends, and background information. The site is available in English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Korean, Spanish, German and Russian.