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Guidance and Information to help ease your life in Japan.

Yamato-region of Minami Uonuma City and Niigata Information

Map of Yamato region in color! Here is where you live and what is in our little town. This Map provided by Yamato-machi Town Hall. Here is another Map of Yamato region designed by OSS, in a b/w PDF file.
A Map of Muikamachi, <provided by the OSS in a b/w PDF format is here for you.
Map in English of Niigata Prefecture showing major roads and cities/towns
MInamiuonuma City Homepage
The Local Hospital - an online Guided Tour
Niigata Prefecture Homepage
Weather Forecast for Niigata, Japan
Sunrise and Sunset times for Tokyo

Tokyo and other Japan Cities: Travel and Hotels and Restaurants

Online Purchasing

English Book store that takes orders over the Net - based in Kyoto with a cooperative relationship with an NYC bookstore.
Amazon.co.jp for online purchase of books. Many other services available.
Foreign Buyers Club for groceries, books, videos and more from overseas.
Halal meats and related products
Currency conversions assistance
See the LINKS page for more guidance.

Homestays and General Information

Niigata International Association coordinates homestays for students in Niigata Prefecture. Application forms in the OSS
Japan Information Network - links and contact info for a variety of Japanese organizations, including employment contacts, home stays and exchange organizations, help for foreigners, and much much more.
Various topics from cooking tips to hospital guides.

Postal & Delivery Information

Contacts Country-wide