1. Name of Country
2. History
3. Geography
4. Culture
5. Travel
1. Name of Country
にほん・にっぽん・にほんこく
nihon / nippon / nihon-koku
日本・日本国
Japan
The Chinese characters (kanji) 日 means "the Sun"; 本, "origin"; and 国, "nation / country"
2. History
History by Periods / Themes
Portraits / Images of Japanese History
An Annotated Directory of Internet Resources: History of Japan
3. Geography
Japan: Facts and Figures
About.com: Geography offers general information on Japan including geography, population, politics and economy.
Columbia University East Asian Curriculum Project: Japan's Geography
provides comprehensive descriptions of geography of the region with relevant maps.
UCLA Center for East Asian Studies: Japanese Geography
4. Culture
a. Festivals & Holidays
b. Cuisine
c. Clothing
d. Art, Customs & Etiquette
- Planet Tokyo: Culture Notes
- Kwintessential: Japan - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette
- The Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture
5. Travel
Japan National Tourism Organization
Comprehensive site which introduces the country's history, culture, attractions and events, not only travel-related information
Japan-Guide.com: Japan Travel Guide
Thorough list of descriptions of regions, attractions, accommodation, transportation, food, and food etiquette
Lonely Planet: Japan Travel Information
The guide book website has beautiful photographs and videos of the country's sceneries along with the practical information on money & cost, weather and getting there & around.