Useful Stuff - 便利な物 UAA Japanese Dept. - University of Alaska Anchorage's Japanese Language Department's websites. WWWJDIC - The best online Japanese dictionary. You can search J-E or E-J, inputting Japanese in kana/kanji or romaji. An integrated kanji dictionary is available as well, with searches by nearly every possible kanji lookup method. The main site in Australia may be slow so try these mirrors at the U. of Virginia and the U. of Hawai`i. 2006 Japanese Language Proficiency Test - A very good site to help prepare for success in the Japanese language. General Information Test Registration Jim Breen's Japanese Page - An excellent collection of information about Japanese computing and educational resources. Japanese Newspaper Web Links - Links to many Japanese newspapers online. Some provide English versions as well. Kanji-A-Day - A good way to keep up with your kanji studying. Great for studying for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Culture - 文化 Japanese Buddhism - 日本仏教(にほんぶっきょう) Shinto - 神道(しんとう) Basic Terms of Shinto: An exposition on selected vocabulary in Shinto, the native religion of Japan. It is intended to explain terminology that is not easily translated into other languages, or that does not relate obviously to other religious systems. Kami no Michi - Online book, "The Life and Thought of a Shinto Priest". Even though most Japanese people claim to be either nonreligious, Buddhist, or affiliated with Christianity or some new religion, nearly all Japanese people maintain certain Shinto beliefs and practices. Understanding Shinto is crucial to understanding many otherwise confusing aspects of Japanese culture. Unfortunately there is little popular material on Shinto in English. This book fills that particular gap. Web Japan - The premier source for online information about Japan. Includes streaming videos covering many aspects of Japanese culture, available in a variety of languages. You can also freely download and distribute leaflets to introduce the contents of this excellent reference source to your friends. Politics - 政治 Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet - Updates on the current political status of the country of Japan. Available in both Japanese and English. Consulate-General of Japan in Anchorage - A great place to visit if you're interested in applying in Anchorage for the JET Programme or if you're in need of assistance in matters concerning the government of Japan. 58th Japan-America Student Conference - A exellent opportuninity to meet with other people to strenthen our cultural ties with Japan. Fun - 面白さ Mainichi Daily News Wai Wai - ワイワイ is an onomatopoeia for the sound of a large crowd. Mainichi Wai Wai is a collection of article from Japan's weekly scandal sheets and yellow journals that are translated into English for your enjoyment. Warning: contents are usually risque and may be offensive. Kids Web Japan - This site provides fun content that helps children learn about Japan and the Japanese. You may find some useful materials here. Enjoy! Sushicam - An excellent weblog of life in Yokosuka, Japan by Jeff Laitila?who also kindly donated several photographs for this website under the Creative Commons License. American Go Association - A great resource for learn about Go, find other go players and keep in touch with the Go community