House of Representatives Internet TV

House of Representatives Internet TV
http://www.shugiintv.go.jp/en/index.cfm?ex=HM

This website offers live broadcasts and video library of the National Diet sessions in the House of Representatives. The National Diet in Japan consists of the House of Councillors and the House of Representatives and it is defined by the Constitution of Japan as the highest organ of state power and the sole law-making organ of the state.

The House of Representatives
http://www.shugiin.go.jp/index.nsf/html/index_e.htm
House of Councillors
http://www.sangiin.go.jp/japanese/frameset/fset_f01_01.htm

The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts

The Virtual Museum of Japanese Arts
http://web-japan.org/museum/menu.html

This website introduces traditional Japanese Arts such as Ukiyoe, Buddhist Temple, Tea Ceremony, Sumo, Ninja etc. You can enjoy the pictures and movies with brief explanations.

Japan Video Topics
http://web-japan.org/jvt/index.html
is more focused on movies about Japanese culture.

u-Japan Policy

u-Japan Policy
http://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_02/ict/u-japan_en/index.html

This is the website introducing 'u-Japan Policy" with the examples of ICT usage in u-Japan Society. Through this site you can learn about e-Japan and ICT strategy with audio and visual guidance.

The u-Japan Policy includes;

1. Development of Ubiquitous Networks
2. Advanced Usage of ICT
3. Upgrading Enabling Environment
   

Study in and about Japan

If you like to study in Japan 'Study In Japan' would be a good guide for you.

Study In Japan Comprehensive Guide
http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/index.html

This website offers three types of information such as
1) For Prospective Students who are interested in studying in Japan
2) For Foreign Students who are currently studying in Japan
3) For Former Foreign Students who were students in Japan and have since returned to their own country

I also recommend 'KIDS WEB JAPAN' to study about Japan easily and quickly.

KIDS WEB JAPAN
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/index.html

IT New Reform Strategy in 2006-2010

The IT Strategic Headquarters decided "IT New Reform Strategy" on January 19, 2006.

The 35th Meeting of the IT Strategic Headquarters
http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/koizumiphoto/2006/01/19it_e.html

IT Strategic Headquarters
http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/policy/it/index_e.html

Tour and Business in Japan

If you like to visit Japan 'VISIT JAPAN CAMPAIGN' would be helpful.

VISIT JAPAN CAMPAIGN
http://www.vjc.jp/

This website guides you to useful information such as

Yokoso! Japan; Tourist Information
http://www.japanwelcomesyou.com/cssweb/

Accommodations JAPAN : Search accommodation listings
http://www.e-stay.jp/

If you like to do business in Japan JETRO website is very recommendable.

JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization
http://www.jetro.go.jp/

Koizumi Cabinet E-mail Magazine

Koizumi Cabinet E-mail Magazine
http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/m-magazine/index.html

This is the weekly newsletter service by Koizumi Cabinet.

Prime Minister Koizumi, he is very good at wining the public feeling. The service has an aspect of e-participation by offering the information on the prime minister and cabinet.