Resources

Reading Japanese Web pages

You need a Japanese capable browser or the Japanese fonts to see some of the websites introduced here. If your computer does not display Japanese characters (Kana and Kanji), check your User's Guide for instructions on how to set up for CJK languages.

If you use Mac OS9 or later versions, your computer should be able to display the Japanese fonts.
For Windows users (if Microsoft 2000 is installed in your computer), simply download Global IME (Japanese fonts) from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/features/ime.asp

Links and Resources

    Chen Yu Tang East Asian Library (Japanese Language and Culture)
    http://www.library.utoronto.ca/east/
    This is U of T's East Asian Library home page. Click on Internet Resources to discover a variety of useful sites. Language and Literature links include web-based learning tools, study tips, on-line dictionaries and Japanese terminology (from pop culture to science), as well as Japanese literature resources.

    Keiko Schneider's Bookmarks
    http://www.sabotenweb.com/bookmarks
    Keiko Schneider highlights a variety of useful Japanese links and resources for students, language teachers, and those who are simply interested in Japan. This former Japanese language teacher at the University of New Mexico introduces language learning tools, new information about teaching material and technology, Japanese programs and organizations, and much more.

    Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies
    http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~rijs/LINKS_teaching.html
    The Edwin O. Reischauer Institute supports research on Japan, providing a forum for related academic activities. The site provides links to a number of interesting language learning, teaching, and translation recourses.

    University of Michigan Japanese Language Department
    http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/cjs/resources/overview.html
    This site has K-12 Japanese teaching resources, Japanese film information, and links to sites covering a vast range of Japanese Studies subjects.

    Map of Japan
    http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/PCL/Map_collection/middle_east_and_asia/japan.jpg
    Regional, municipal and historical maps of Japan. Also links to other map web sites.

    http://www.nippon-net.ne.jp/cgi-bin/search/mapsearch/nn_MapSearch.cgi
    In Japanese. Click on the map for general information on each prefecture.

    http://sunsite.sut.ac.jp/asia/japan/maps/
    Political maps, administrative divisions, Tokyo subway maps, and Kansai regions.

Japanese Language Learning Tools

    Chuuta Japanese Reading Tutorial System
    http://language.tiu.ac.jp./index_e.html
    To help students improve their Japanese reading skills. Includes level check test and word glossary. Introduction and instruction in English, but you need a Japanese capable browser to see the Japanese characters.

    Listening and Pronunciation Practice
    http://sp.cis.iwate-u.ac.jp/sp/lesson/j/
    An award-winning site. Dictation quizzes for brushing up on vocabulary, accent, intonation, etc. Elementary through Advanced levels.

    Simple Review
    http://www.nihongoweb.com/
    Features stroke practice of Hiragana and Katakana as well as pronunciation. "How to build your own home page in Japanese" and other information about computing in Japanese. A useful resource for teachers.

National Daily Newspapers

On-line Dictionaries

    Jim Breen's WWWJIDIC Server
    http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/~jwb/wwwjdic.html
    Features over 10,000 words and Japanese personal and place names. Also, terms for marketing, life science, finance, and computing. Created by Professor J. Breen of the Monash University in Australia.

    Jeffrey's Dictionary
    http://www.solon.org/cgi-bin/j-e/dict
    Japanese to English and English to Japanese on-line dictionary. Includes links to downloadable Japanese fonts.

Government homepages

    The Consulate General of Japan
    http://www.japancg-toronto.org
    Information about the JET program, Visas, Working Holidays, and events. Current news on political affairs, economics, business trends and statistics. "Japan Echo" has summaries of articles from Japan's three leading economic weeklies.

    Embassy of Japan in Canada
    http://www.embassyjapancanada.org
    General information about Japan, exchange and scholarship programmes (Monbusho Scholarships are for those who are interested in studying at Japanese universities), the JET program, visas, news, and many informative links through the Japan Information Network.

    Japan Foundation
    http://www.japanfoundationcanada.org
    Information about the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, Japan Foundation Library, Best Student Japan Study Tour Awards, and Japan related events in Toronto.

Japanese Search Engines
You need a Japanese capable browser to see these pages.

Books and Software Information

Books

    Stone Bridge Press
    http://www.stonebridge.com
    Information about quality educational Japan-related books and software. Book reviews on new publications in English.

    Nihongo Circle
    http://www.netcom.ca/~nihongoc/Nihongo.html
    You can order Japanese books, learning materials, Manga, music CDs, video movies, LDs, etc. through the website. Book reviews on language study related books in Japanese.
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