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Am Yisrael
Guide to the Jewish communities of Japan. Includes current demographics and history.
Anti-Semitism of Japan's Aum Shinrikyo: A Dangerous Revival
Article by Ely Karmon outlining the views of Aum Shinrikyo towards the Jewish people. Academic article and bibliography provided.
Arkline
Event list for young adult Jews throughout Japan. Times, locations, and contact details provided.
Books In Review: Jews in the Japanese Mind
Book review of Jews in the Japanese Mind by David G. Goodman and Masanori Miyazawa. Outlines both anti-Semitism and philo-Semitism in Japan.
Chabad
Central location for all Chabad-Lubavitch activity in Japan. Visitor information, shabbat times, and kosher food links provided.
Holocaust Learning Center
History of Polish Jews in Lithuania's escape to Japan during World War II.
Israelites Came To Ancient Japan
Article written by Arimasa Kubo on the possible Jewish influences on the ancient Japanese religion and culture.
Japan Holocaust Education Resource Center
Museum dedicated to Holocaust Education. Includes tour of Hana's suitcase dates, awards, and photographs.
Jews and Pre-war Japan
Konoe Fumimaro administration's policy declaration towards Jews issued December 6th, 1938. Includes text of policy translated to English, and photograph of original Japanese text.
Kosher Delight
Guide to Jewish life in Japan. Includes local contact details throughout the country, and link directory.
Maven Search
Directory of synagogues in Japan. Contact details and weblinks provided.
On Ignorance, Respect and Suspicion: Current Japanese Attitudes towards Jews
Academic article by Rotem Kowner analyzing historical and current views of Jews by Japanese. Includes empirical analysis.
The Holocaust Album
History of Chiune and Yukiko Sugihara's role in saving 6,000 Jews during World War II. Includes detailed historical account and photographs.
The Jews and the Japanese: Cultural Traits and Common Values
Text of speech by Ben-Ami Shillony given at the first Jewish and Japanese-American Conference. Speech outlines the commonalities between Jews and Japanese.
The Jews of Japan
Article by Daniel Ari Kapner and Stephen Levine about the history of Judaism in Japan. Offers account of fascination with Judaism, Jews in Japanese thinking, Holocaust, haven for refugees, and local community details.
United States Embassy - Tokyo
Text of U.S. Representative Tom Lantos' speech honoring Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara's work in saving European Jews in World War II.
United States Holocaust Museum
Former Japanese consul general in Lithuania Chiune Sugihara's profile. Includes bibliography of rescue activities during World War II, and brief history.
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