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Recreation and Travel : Japan

This pathfinder includes information about recreation and travel in Japan.

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International Travel and Health  (http://www.who.int/ith/)
Provided by the World Health Organization, this site offers information about a full range of health risks associated with international travel, as well as precautions needed to protect the health of the traveler. Included are disease maps, checklists for travelers, an index of countries and a list of keywords.

Japan National Tourist Organization - Japan Travel Update  (http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/)
The website of the Japan National Tourist Organization. The site includes travel tips, a guide to the regions, databases on sights, activities, accommodations, festivals, travel and transportation. The site is also available in other languages.

Japan Travel Bureau  (http://www.jtb.co.jp/)
This company site provides information on travel planning, Japan Rail Passes for foreigners traveling in Japan, and a general guide to Japan.

Embassy of Japan  (http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/index.htm)
The Japanese Embassy offers general information on Japan, including Visa application information, job search resources, and more. All the information includes links to related resources. The site is also available in Japanese with additional information.

Lonely Planet World Guide, Destination Japan  (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/north%5Feast%5Fasia/japan/)
This Lonely Planet guide includes facts for the traveler to Japan, information on events, money and costs, attractions, activities, history, culture, getting there and further reading. It also includes related weblinks.

Lonely Planet World Guide, Destination Kyoto  (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/north%5Feast%5Fasia/kyoto/)
The Lonely Planet guide to the ancient capital of Japan, includes facts, advice on when to go, events, money and costs, attractions, activities, history, culture, environment, getting there and more.

Lonely Planet World Guide, Destination Tokyo  (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/north%5Feast%5Fasia/tokyo/)
The Lonely Planet guide to the capital city of Japan. The Tokyo guide includes facts about the city, attractions, activities, history, environment, getting there and around, and further reading.

Time Out: Tokyo  (http://www.timeout.com/travel/tokyo)
Time Out's Tokyo travel website provides weekly entertainment listings and travel features.

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