Learn about Japan
Visiting Japan
Discover the spirit of Japan on the official website of the Japan National Tourism Organisation, where you can view over 170 videos of destinations that showcase the charm of Japan.
JAPANESE VALUES
These videos of the three values of Japan are a great way to understand the Japanese people and how things are done.
TRAVEL AND ESSENTIAL INFO
Full of essential information on travelling and living in Japan
Japan-Guide.com - a really practical guide to travel and holiday planning
THE LANGUAGE
Learn watching videos. There are so many online. Search for "learn japanese" in Youtube. We've found the JapanesePod101 Youtube video series are great - with everything from basic phrases to listening comprehension tests and indepth videos on single words.
Japanese Embassy Directory
Tourism info, fact sheets, directories, Japanese societies based in New Zealand, Japanese government links - via the Japan Embassy in NZ topics and links page.