Japan

The Japan Economic Foundation (JEF) provides a bi-monthly newsletter regarding Japan's economy and its international business outlook, as well as more internal aspects of Japan's economy for potential investors. It also acts as a platform that arranges opportunities for Japanese and foreign leaders to exchange ideas by offering conferences and research activities.

The Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is a financial institution that operates the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Osaka Exchange, Japan Exchange Regulation, and Japan Securities Clearing Corporation. The site provides information about listed companies, financial instruments, data and statistics, self-regulation, clearing and settlement, and updated market news and indices.

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) provides information on doing business in Japan, such as a cost simulation model to help estimate start-up costs of establishing a new operation in Japan, an overview of Japan's regional transportation infrastructure, and information regarding regulations on establishing new enterprises.

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 biodiversity, steady-state economy, and energy. The JFS newsletter, issued monthly, summarizes the latest environmental trends and topics in Japan.

This website provides information on the Bank of Japan's monetary policy, financial and payment systems, international finance, research papers, and current applicable financial statistics.

As the main website for the government of Japan this resource provides valuable information on the structure and functions of the government, ministries, and agencies, as well as a multitude of links to other useful government-related resources.

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) provides a variety of economic information on Japan including statistical releases, economic reports, external economic policies, and trade information.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) offers information on the budget, customs, national property, government bonds, tax policy, and stabilization of Japan. The site also provides links to other major financial institutions in Japan.

The official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan provides information on foreign policy, regional and economic affairs, visa application procedures, and more. It also contains announcements, links, and a newsletter.

Nikkei Asian Review serves as a primary business-information source for top corporate executives and decision-makers in Japan. The site is an online resource that provides daily coverage on Japanese business news and financial markets. A subscription fee is required for certain features of the site.

The Statistics Bureau of Japan (SBJ) website provides recent statistics releases, survey results, and vital data about Japan. The site provides statistics regarding labor force, population, consumer price index, and unincorporated enterprise information.

The business section of The Asahi Shimbun, a popular newspaper in Japan, provides recent stories covering a range of businesses. 

The Japan Times provides business news affecting the country. Articles on this site cover a variety of business topics including the economy, corporations, financial markets, and technology.

The business news section of The Mainichi provides articles on business events affecting Japan. Global business news and world events coverage are also available on the site.