Another Japan Resource

 

A NEW JAPAN RESOURCE

JapanHands

JapanHands is a free, online public resource highlighting Japan-focused organizations and events to (for) English-speaking audiences.

Through an online directory, an events calendar, and a newsletter, JapanHands aims to cultivate a wider and more inclusive generation of “Japan Hands”—individuals with the knowledge, relationships, and experience to engage meaningfully in Japan’s interactions with the world community. It hopes to expose its viewers to broad and sympathetic view of "things Japanese."

Organizations can register at no cost and post their events on the shared calendar. The public can freely access all listings, programs, and opportunities on the site. JapanHands is an open, inclusive hub for anyone interested in Japan-related activities in North America and beyond.

JapanHands is a passive site that depends upon the initiative of its viewers and participants to enroll their organizations and to publicize their events. Corrections and updates are also the responsibility of contributors.

Developed by the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS), in partnership with the American Friends of the International House of Japan (AFIHJ) and with generous seed funding from the United States–Japan Foundation, JapanHands represents a long-term investment in the infrastructure and public diplomacy that supports Japan’s engagement with the U.S. and the world.

Through these links, you can search the organization directory, browse for events, and subscribe to the newsletter for occasional updates. Here you can apply to list your organization in the directory. Currently, the directory is light on policy and academic organizations. Also not listed are the many Japanese governmental and business organizations that are in Washington, New York, and Los Angeles.

OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES ON THINGS JAPANESE

• H-JAPAN - Network on Japanese History and Culture. The mother of scholarly Japan resources. Events, news, books, jobs.
• International Japan Studies Database of scholarly events. Harvard University's listing of events. Mainly conferences. A passive site with all listings sent in by the event sponsors themselves.
• Japan Past & Present. Global information hub for the Japanese humanities. Event, scholar, organization, and research resources 
• JapanGov. The official web portal of the Government of Japan, provides some information regarding Japan society, culture, and policy. Directory of ministries and agencies. N.B.: Always use the Japanese-language sites for detailed and up-to-date information.