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Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore’s official online store lets shoppers search for and buy books, magazines, stationery and assorted imported goods. Its catalog is organized into areas such as comics, light novels, study guides, children’s books, art, music and scores, humanities, languages, business, economics, law, medicine, welfare, science, engineering, computers, practical books, travel and magazines. The search scope can be switched among Japanese books, magazines, imported goods and stationery, while keyword, category and detailed search options help visitors locate specific titles or products. The home page highlights new and topical books and product rankings, and individual product pages show prices and customer reviews. The store also provides account registration and sign-in, a shopping cart and wish list, plus a shopping guide, FAQs, a bookstore locator and the company’s official YouTube channel, combining online book shopping with information about its physical stores.

The official Japan Securities Dealers Association website is a portal for information about Japan’s securities industry, its rules, statistics, and investor resources. It covers member firms and securities representatives and explains industry systems, guidelines, rules, and self-regulation. Beginner resources describe NISA and how to open an account, while investor alerts address fake accounts and advertisements and other investment-related warnings. The association publishes data such as securities lending and shareholder-community statistics, along with research, reports, press releases, and remarks by its chair. Information on securities-representative qualifications and examinations, investment-awareness events, and financial education makes the site an official source on Japan’s securities sector and basic investor information.

The official JR Central website provides passenger information for the railway services and stations operated by the Central Japan Railway Company. Its journey planner accepts departure and arrival stations, date, and time, then helps travelers check train times, routes, journey duration, fares, and charges. The site also publishes operating information for the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen and conventional lines, with delay certificates when available. Station guides, timetables, ticket rules, discount tickets, lost-property guidance, and accessibility information support practical trip planning. Passengers can find links to online Shinkansen reservation services, while the site also carries JR Central news releases and regional tourism, outing, and campaign information.

CNET Japan is a Japanese-language publication covering technology and business developments in Japan and abroad. Its coverage includes original reporting by a domestic editorial team, Japanese translations of current CNET US technology stories, expert explainers, and interviews with people shaping their industries. News reports cover new devices, apps and services, how companies and municipalities use technology, and emerging business initiatives. Features examine startups, new-business development, workplace trends, and hiring. Business leaders and readers who want to understand how technology affects organizations can find context and expert perspectives beyond product announcements.

Hulu Japan is a Japan-focused streaming service for watching movies, television series, anime, and entertainment programs on demand. Its catalog includes Japanese and international dramas, films, documentaries, variety shows, live programming, and online TV, with rankings and curated collections to help viewers browse. The navigation separates domestic and overseas series, anime, Korean and other Asian titles, movies, documentaries, variety programs, live TV, and catch-up episodes. A monthly subscription covers part of the catalog, while selected titles and live streams are offered separately for rental or purchase. The site also has a comic section with rankings, genre collections, and free or discounted selections, and supports viewing on televisions, game systems, phones, tablets, and computers.

e-Gov is Japan's official portal for information about government services and administrative procedures for residents and businesses. It links to online applications, searches of laws currently in force, and a portal for finding open data published by government agencies. Other services include public-comment opportunities, administrative document registers, and indexes of government-held personal-information files. Users can search the e-Gov site or search across agencies, then browse service and policy guidance by topics such as health, education, employment, taxes, transport, and tourism. The homepage carries official notices, service updates, maintenance information, help links, and system status; signing in is required to submit a policy proposal.

The official website of Japan’s Financial Services Agency explains the government’s financial policies and its oversight of the country’s financial sector. Its homepage features current topics, annual financial-administration priorities, and information on building assets, including guidance about NISA. The agency publishes press releases and council notices and provides access to laws, supervisory guidelines, and information about financial institutions. Visitors can find consumer alerts about investment scams and account trading, as well as financial-services consultation, applications, notifications, and public-comment procedures. The site also links to a search for financial businesses, publications, recruitment information, and related public bodies, making it an official reference for Japan’s financial rules and agency services.

Creema is a Japanese online marketplace where shoppers can discover and buy handmade works, craft materials, and food offered by creators and sellers. Its categories include jewelry, fashion, bags, wallets, phone accessories, furniture, home décor, art, tableware, plush and decorative items, stationery, pet goods, baby and kids’ products, wedding items, craft supplies, and food and drinks. Visitors can search by keyword, category, or material, and browse rankings, featured works, editorial collections, new listings, and creator profiles. Work and creator pages show available listings and maker information, while the site provides account registration, sign-in, a shopping cart, and a route for sellers to list their own creations. The service also features event information, articles, FAQs, contact links, and iOS and Android app links, serving people looking to shop for handmade goods as well as makers who want to sell their work.

@S is a local information portal for Shizuoka Prefecture operated by Shizuoka Shimbun and Shizuoka Broadcasting System (SBS). It brings together local news, weather and disaster updates, lifestyle features, restaurants, events, sightseeing spots, and coupons. Readers can also follow links to SBS NEWS, television and radio program information, Shizuoka Shimbun DIGITAL, and events organized by the media group. Residents can keep up with developments around the prefecture and find nearby places or activities, while visitors can plan meals, sightseeing, and events before a trip. The portal combines regional reporting with practical local guides for everyday life and leisure.

The official Tokyo Metro site covers service on the operator’s nine subway lines, station and route search, fares and transfers, tickets, PASMO, and commuter passes. The homepage provides current operating status, station and station-number search, line maps, accessibility facilities, and a search for shops inside stations. It also publishes delay certificates, operating notices, refund guidance, press releases, and events or campaigns along the network. Links to official social channels, the mobile app, frequently asked questions, and safety information support passengers before and after a trip. Riders can use the site to check train status, routes, tickets, station facilities, and announcements from the Tokyo Metro operator.

BASE is a Japan-focused ecommerce platform that helps businesses and individual shop owners create and operate their own online stores. Its setup flow covers adding products, choosing a shop design, and preparing the store for launch, with tools for online sales, payments, and shop operations. The home page presents Standard and Growth plans and explains initial and monthly costs as well as fees on sales so sellers can compare the available models. Features include lottery and pre-order sales, social media connections, and anonymous delivery, alongside directories for apps and shop designs, case studies, and a developer API. The site provides shop setup, sign-in, help, FAQs, and contact information; it is a tool for launching a seller’s own storefront rather than a single marketplace for buying from many shops.

The official BOOKOFF Online Store is an e-commerce site for new and used goods, including books, manga and comics, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, and video games. Its homepage provides product search and category links for books, comics, music, video, and games. Recently added items, price reductions, weekly rankings, and features about works adapted into films, dramas, or anime help shoppers browse the catalog. Product pages show prices and purchase options, while the site also offers a cart, wishlist, store pickup information, app details, and customer help. It serves shoppers looking to browse new and secondhand books and media in one place and use rankings and editorial features to guide their selections.

Color Me Shop is a Japanese ecommerce website-building service from GMO Pepabo for businesses and merchants who want to run an independent online store. It provides tools for setting up a product shop and managing sales and orders, with plan options for different operating styles and features for payments and store administration. Merchants can customize a shop with design templates and add capabilities through an app marketplace; the official site describes the available functions and plans. Support includes AI tools, phone and email assistance, setup and production services, and a dedicated ecommerce adviser for customers on the Premium plan. The site also presents merchant case studies, feature and plan comparisons, migration consultations, developer resources, a help center, and FAQs; it helps sellers build their own storefront rather than shop for ready-made goods.

Satofull is a Japanese portal for applying to make hometown tax donations to municipalities and exploring regional gifts and local support options. Users can browse by municipality, area, gift category such as food, appliances, daily goods, travel vouchers, and experience tickets, or use rankings and featured collections. The site also lists disaster-relief donations and crowdfunding for local projects, provides an official app, and lets users select some thank-you gifts at a later time. Guides explain the donation program and application procedures, while a simulator estimates a donation deduction limit; account registration, a donation cart, and payment information are available. FAQs and contact support round out the site; Satofull facilitates municipal donations, regional support, and gift discovery rather than ordinary retail purchases.

Resona Holdings, Inc. is the Japanese bank holding company that oversees the Resona Group, and its site presents information about the group and its activities. The group overview covers its purpose, history, principal companies, leadership, organization, management strategy, and medium-term plans. Investor pages provide stock information, financial highlights, quarterly results materials, IR presentations and meetings, dividends, and shareholder benefits. The site also publishes information on sustainability, corporate governance, compliance, risk management, and capital policy. News releases and links to branch and ATM search serve investors, business readers, and customers of the group's banks.

Off Mall is the official online store of the Hard Off Group, where shoppers can buy products listed by its stores across Japan. Its reuse inventory includes cameras and home appliances, audio equipment and musical instruments, toys and hobbies, sports and outdoor goods, fashion, car supplies and tools, household items, and alcoholic drinks. The homepage features recently listed items, discounted products, and a section for junk or parts-only goods. Shoppers can browse inventory by store, category, or brand, open product pages, and add items to a cart. The site also provides account registration, sign-in, a shopping guide, and FAQs for people looking to buy used goods or one-off finds from Hard Off stores.

The official Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance website provides information on non-life coverage for individuals and businesses, policy procedures, accident reporting, and claims support. Personal products include motor, compulsory auto liability, one-day, fire, earthquake, accident, bicycle, overseas travel, and leisure insurance. Policyholders can find procedures for changing an address or payment method, cancelling a policy, and checking contract details. The site links to accident and insurance-claim reporting, explains claims-response services, offers an insurance-agent search, and provides disaster-preparedness information. Business products, company news, important notices, and consumer warnings complete the official portal for the Japanese insurer’s coverage and customer services.

minne is a Japanese handmade marketplace operated by GMO Pepabo, where shoppers can discover and purchase works listed by creators and brands. Its main categories include accessories, fashion, bags and wallets, stationery, and baby and kids’ goods, with additional sections for antique and vintage items, food, digital content, and gift tickets. Visitors can search by keyword or explore shops and creators, then browse product rankings, selected works, curated features, and newly listed items. Product pages show prices and item information, while shop pages present a creator’s listings and profile; the service also provides registration, sign-in, a cart, and guides for starting to sell. The marketplace includes articles about making and design, event announcements and updates, a help center and FAQs, plus iOS and Android app links for people buying or selling creator-made goods.

Mobaoku is a Japanese online auction marketplace where users can list and bid on both new and second-hand goods. Its categories include branded products, fashion, accessories, cars and motorcycles, games, electronics, books, tickets, and collectibles. Listings can be explored through search, category pages, and auction rankings; the site also features a mobile app and official sports-team auctions. The homepage states that listing and bidding require a paid membership, shown at 330 yen per month including tax. MobaPay transactions are described as releasing payment to the seller after the buyer receives the item.