Recreation and Sports

Flavon's Wild Herb and Alpine Plants - A bilingual guide to photographs of Japanese wild flowers and plants in the Japanese Alps.
www.alpine-plants-jp.com/

The Japan Biker F.A.Q. -- Motorcycles, Touring, Racing and Riding in Japan. - Complete FAQ on motorcycle riding, traffic issues, legalities, and other important concerns in Japan.
www.thejapanfaq.com/bikerfaq-toc.html

Japan Dance Sport Federation - Information on amateur and pro ballroom dancing in Japan, studios, and competitions.
www.jdsf.or.jp/

Japan English-Language Golf Course Guide - Describes the world's only English-language guide to Japanese golf courses where non-Japanese players are always welcome.
www.japangolfcourses.com/

Japan Gymnastic Association - Information on gymnastics of all kinds in Japan, including results, news, and events.
www.jpn-gym.or.jp/english/

The Japan Philatelic Society - The only national organization for stamp collectors in Japan.
yushu.or.jp/english/e_sys/

Japan Science Fiction Conventions Listing - Links to upcoming conventions, with both English and Japanese pages.
www.mmjp.or.jp/sfmra/db/events/

Japanese Alpine Club - With history and membership information.
www.jac.or.jp/english/jac_e.htm

Japanese Gymnasts - Listings and accomplishments of famous Japanese gymnasts.
www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Gym/6557/index.html

Kumagaya Sanryou-Kai Mountaineer's Club - About the club. Membership information. Trip reports and photos.
www.ksky.ne.jp/~kumagai/English_index.html

My Mountain Photo Diary - Shows 3D versions of over 100 popular mountains for climbing.
www.geocities.co.jp/Outdoors/8348/

Outdoor Japan - Outdoor activities, travel destinations, sporting activities, hot springs, nature, events, and features.
www.outdoorjapan.com/

Sail Japan - An English guide to sailing in Japan, promoting sailing to the foreign community. With directories, forums, news and useful information.
www.sail-japan.info/

Ski Japan Guide - A guide to skiing and snowboarding at over 700 resorts. Updates daily; with articles and forums.
www.skijapanguide.com/

Sports Info Japan - Features sports updates from ongoing tournaments and news in Japan.
www.t3.rim.or.jp/~sports/

Women's International Motorcycle Association, Japan - Japan chapter of international club, with outline, messages, and benefits.
www.wima.gr.jp/english/

Zen Nippon Airinkai - The world wide Koi Carp Keepers Society of Japan.
www.zna.jp/english/