www.metropolis.co.jp A source of Japanese News in English, including events happening around town such as special concerts and exhibits. (See heading City Guide for current happenings.)
The Tokyo Journal an abbreviated version of the full (print) journal. (Which is available on the newspaper rack at the Yokota library) - lists some of the music, art, photographic, and other events going on in and around Tokyo. (The full (print) version is a must read for anyone looking for concerts, exhibits, etc going on in Tokyo.)
World Eki-Net Reserve your seat on the Shinkansen ("Bullet Train") here. --New Jan 2002!
Favorite Links about touring in Japan as a whole.
Japan National Tourist Organization Website -in English. -- Definitely check to see if they have a "Combined Travel Practical Guide" to print out for the area you are going. These are 4 - 6 page PDF files that contain information and maps about how to get places, what to see when you get there, and where to stay. Includes rate information and hotel phone numbers.
Photo Maps of Japan Links to maps of Ginza, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, and other places, mostly around Tokyo. Their emphasis is on photography shops and displays, but has other things labeled. - If you haven't visited some of photo exhibits, there are many free ones around. My wife and I look them up in the Tokyo Journal, or you could just stop by some of the "photo spaces" shown on the above linked maps.
A few of the many museums around townThe Bunkamura Almost always has an excellent exibit of western art on display! Ranging from Van Gough, to Millet, to Escher, etc.
Favorite Links about Yokota Air Base NOTE: SOME OF THESE SITES HAVE BEEN TAKEN DOWN SINCE 9/11. OTHERS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE ONLY FROM .MIL DOMAINS. CHECK BACK LATER TO SEE IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE. SORRY.
What's showing on AFN-- the military station we get on TV - yes this is the correct address. If you are having trouble with your browser finding it from this link- go to Google.com do a search for "AFRTS" -without the quotes and then Click on the first link "AFRTS Home" -- It seems to work more often. I don't know why this does this, but my best guess is it has something to do with DNS files and the vastness of the internet. -- To see the TV schedule, click on the box "AFN on TV" in upper left corner.
Eagle 810 Schedule - Can also be found by sifting through AFRTS (above) through "AFN radio" and then "Overseas Stations" and the "Japan"
374th Services Home Page Link to hours and information about services organizations (Clubs, Tamodachi Lanes -bowling-, the Yujos center (sometimes out of date link to scheduled tours), Auto Skill Center, Flight Training Center, Outdoor Recreation, etc.)
Yokota AAFES List of hours of operations of Yokota's commisary, BX, Map of base, etc.
APHISThe USDA's information page on bringing plants back to the United States.
www.japandriverslicense.com Looks like a very helpful sight for those living in Japan not on SOFA status to get a Japanese license. (Those on SOFA status obtain theirs through their command.)