Non-profit organization to raise money for a scholarship fund, which finances the education of 20-25 women per year.http://www.cwaj.org/
The Dickens Fellowship of Japan
Japan branch of group focused on research into Charles Dicken's works, as well as the reading and celebrating of the illustrious author.http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/dickens/index-e.html
Foundation for Advanced Studies on International Development (FASID)
Conducts education and training of a new generation of Japanese development professionals, and research on international development.http://www.fasid.or.jp/
Help With Education and Labor Policies (HELP)
Special interest group focusing on teaching conditions, legal issues, ethics, and research affecting language education.http://www.debito.org/PALEJournals.html
International Diploma Council
Offers opportunities to gain overseas qualifications or degrees in fields such as international business while living in Japan.http://www.diploma.or.jp/e_index.htm
The Japan Association of College English Teachers (JACET)
An independent organization in 1962 to improve the development of English language education in Japan.http://www.jacet.org/
Japan Association of Language Teaching
Central page for JALT, a non-profit professional group for teachers. Includes practical links, membership benefits, and regional chapters.http://www.jalt.org/
Japan Economic Policy Association Website (JEPA)
Organization founded in 1940 in Tokyo by about 300 professors and researchers interested in the scientific study of economic policy.http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jepa/
Japan Pacific Resource Network
Offers long term internship programs, events, programs for non-profit management, and books for Japanese seeking opportunities abroad.http://www.jprn.org/english/
Aims to introduces Laotian culture, lifestyle, and food to Japanese people and increase intercultural contact.http://www.laostudents.jp/
Middle East Institute of Japan
Contributes to promoting badly needed study of Middle Eastern countries and providing information on the region, including politics, economy, religion, culture, and history.http://www.meij.or.jp/
Monbusho (Monbukagakusho) Scholars Homepage
Established for all past and present alumni of the scholarship program under the Japanese Ministry for Educationhttp://www.monbusho.org/
Socio-Economic History Society
Examines policy issues from government in the past and uses hindsight to find effective decisions and their ramifications.http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/sehs/
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