Japanese Portal Websites Guide for Foreign Users

 # Japanese Portal Websites Guide for Foreign Users


## Government & Administrative Services


### Official Government Portals

- **e-Gov (www.e-gov.go.jp)**

  - Official Japanese government portal

  - Available in English, Chinese, and Korean

  - Access to administrative procedures and public information

  - Visa information and residence procedures


### Local Government Resources

- **Tokyo Metropolitan Government (www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp)**

  - Comprehensive information about living in Tokyo

  - Available in multiple languages

  - Emergency information and public services

- **Japan External Trade Organization (www.jetro.go.jp)**

  - Business and investment information

  - Market research and economic data

  - Available in English and other languages


## Daily Life & Services


### Housing & Real Estate

- **Suumo (suumo.jp)**

  - One of Japan's largest real estate portals

  - Property listings nationwide

  - English interface available

- **HOME'S (homes.co.jp)**

  - Comprehensive property search

  - Area guides and market information

  - Partially available in English


### Job Search

- **GaijinPot Jobs (jobs.gaijinpot.com)**

  - Specialized job listings for foreigners

  - English-language interface

  - Career resources and guides

- **Daijob (www.daijob.com)**

  - Bilingual job opportunities

  - Focus on international companies

  - Complete English support


## News & Information


### English News Sources

- **Japan Times (www.japantimes.co.jp)**

  - Leading English-language news source

  - Coverage of domestic and international news

  - Cultural features and community information

- **NHK World (www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld)**

  - Public broadcaster's international service

  - News in multiple languages

  - Japanese language learning resources


### Community Information

- **GaijinPot (www.gaijinpot.com)**

  - Comprehensive lifestyle portal

  - Housing, jobs, and community forums

  - Travel guides and cultural information


## Travel & Tourism


### Official Tourism Portals

- **Japan National Tourism Organization (www.jnto.go.jp)**

  - Official tourism information

  - Available in multiple languages

  - Event calendars and regional guides

- **Japan Guide (www.japan-guide.com)**

  - Detailed travel information

  - Transportation guides

  - Cultural explanations


### Transportation

- **Hyperdia (www.hyperdia.com)**

  - Train schedule and route planning

  - English interface

  - Fare calculations

- **Japan Railways Group (www.japanrail.com)**

  - Official railway information

  - Pass information for tourists

  - Station guides


## Education & Language Learning


### Study in Japan

- **Japan Student Services Organization (www.jasso.go.jp)**

  - Scholarship information

  - University listings

  - Student life guides

- **Study in Japan (www.studyinjapan.go.jp)**

  - Comprehensive education portal

  - School search

  - Application guides


### Language Resources

- **NHK Easy Japanese (www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy)**

  - Simplified news in Japanese

  - Furigana reading aids

  - Audio support

- **Japan Foundation (www.jpf.go.jp)**

  - Official Japanese language resources

  - Cultural exchange information

  - Online learning materials


## Shopping & E-commerce


### Major Online Retailers

- **Rakuten (www.rakuten.co.jp)**

  - Largest e-commerce platform in Japan

  - English interface available

  - Wide range of products and services

- **Amazon Japan (www.amazon.co.jp)**

  - Full English support

  - International shipping options

  - Wide product selection


### Specialty Shopping

- **Uniqlo (www.uniqlo.com/jp)**

  - Popular clothing retailer

  - English site available

  - International shipping

- **Yodobashi Camera (www.yodobashi.com)**

  - Electronics and appliances

  - Partial English support

  - Tax-free shopping information


## Healthcare & Medical


### Medical Information

- **Japan Healthcare Info (www.japanhealthinfo.com)**

  - English-speaking medical facilities

  - Healthcare system guidance

  - Insurance information

- **AMDA International Medical Information Center**

  - Multilingual medical information

  - Hospital search

  - Emergency support


## Social Networking


### Japan-focused Social Platforms

- **Mixi (mixi.jp)**

  - Popular Japanese social network

  - Community features

  - Japanese interface

- **Line (line.me)**

  - Dominant messaging platform

  - News and entertainment features

  - Available in multiple languages

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