Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
在ナッシュビル 日本国総領事館

• Resources

The following is a list of free publications from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other organizations that are available upon request from our office. (Please note that supplies are limited):

This monthly English-language pictorial covers various aspects of Japan including people, culture and society through in-depth articles and photographs. Please visit their website for information about the content of the latest issues: http://www.jijigaho.or.jp/index_e.html

This quarterly magazine, published in both English and Japanese, contains a variety of topics on Japanese society. Available online at http://web-japan.org/nipponia/index.html

Published by the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan, this monthly newsletter contains brief articles about current issues and Japan-U.S. relations. Available online at http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/JNindex.htm

(Japan Echo, Inc., Tokyo)

This bimonthly journal features translations of essays, interviews, and discussions by noted commentators on topics of interest in Japan today. Some articles are available online at http://www.japanecho.com

Published monthly in Japanese, and biannually in English, this journal on foreign affairs is meant to promote a better understanding of current diplomatic issues among Japanese opinion leaders, including eminent scholars, business sectors, journalists, politicians, government officials and students. For information about the specific content of the journals, please visit the website at http://www.gaikoforum.com

(International Society for International Education, Inc. Tokyo, Japan)

Comprehensive overview of topics about Japan. We currently have the following subjects available:

Bunraku (Japanese Puppet Theatre)
Gagaku (Classical music and dance)
Music
Kabuki
Noh and Kyogen
Ikebana (Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement)
Literature
Religion
Children And Festivals
Educational System in Japan
The Imperial Family
The Constitution of Japan
Labor-Management Relations
High Technology
Transportation in Jpaan
Nature

We also have the following booklets with detailed information about the following topics:

Japan's Economic Development
School Education in Japan
Japanese Society
Japanese Architecture

Japan Video Topics
This video collection includes a lot of topics ranging from traditional cultures to modern technologies in Japan.

Video tapes are available for loan at no cost to educators, lecturers, travelers, students and others who would like to learn more about Japan's history, culture, customs, political system, economy and various other aspects of the country.

To borrow videos, please complete the video request form and mail, e-mail or fax it to us at:

Ordinarily, you may borrow up to six videos at one time, for four weeks. Please click here for a listing of videos in our library. Many videos cover more than one topic each.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• All videos must be returned to us via private carrier (ie, FedEx, UPS, Airborne Express). You may no longer send them through the mail.
• The four week time period is strictly enforced. If you cannot meet this guideline, you may lose your video borrowing privedges.
• After you have finished with a video, we require that you fill out a video review form and return to us at the above address. Thank you for your cooperation.