The following links provide helpful information on visiting and living Japan in English.
Surviving in Japan: (without much Japanese)
http://www.survivingnjapan.com
The unconventional how-to guide for living in Japan.
The writer Ashley’s stories and comments are very intersting and I think “Surviving in Japan” should be and published as a book (also translated in Japanese!).
Fontana Co. Ltd
http://www.tokyocityapartments.net/
It is a big hassle for non-Japanese people to find a place to live. Fontana is an expert since 1990 and they provide a full English service. Their web site also has a wealth of information on living and surviving in Japan worth checking out.
Japan-stay.com
Free consulting service for Tokyo serviced apartments and office rental. Their web site is very simple and easy to navigate and can obtain necessary information in a short time. They also have hotel information, as well as useful links as to life in Japan.
Space Design
Short to Extended stay serviced apartment accommodation in Tokyo or Yokohama? Space Design has a wealth of great serviced apartments and offices in convenient Tokyo/Yokohama areas. Their web site and detailed information are available in English, Chinese and Japanese.
Sunnypages
http://www.sunnypages.jp/
Has a lot of information on restaurants and entertainment in Japan. They have some healthcare related information as well.
Japan-guide.com
http://japan-guide.com/
They provide a wealth of information on travelling and sightseeing in Japan. Question Forum has miscellaneous discussion topics relating to Japan and interesting.
Japan Zone
http://www.japan-zone.com/
Useful information for newcomers and tourists. Rich in cultural topics and fun to read.
Kansai Parents
http://kansaiparents.org/
Helpful web sites with child friendly information in Kansai. “Maybe you know what it is to be a gaijin parent in Kansai. Or maybe you would like to know.” We like this phrase on the top.
Ikjeld.com
http://ikjeld.com/ja/
A wealth of news and photos on Japan. Has Health related links too.
Tokyo Travelers Guide
http://www.tokyotravelersguide.com/index.html
Full-English site of tourist information in Tokyo
Let’s travel in Japan
http://www.ltij.net/index.html
They provide a personal English guiding service for individual tourists.
Japanorama
http://www.japanorama.com/index.html
“Japanorama supplies Japan-related products and information to Japanophiles throughout the world”
(From their about page)