Judaism Religion Society and Culture Japan

Information related to the Jewish community of Japan.

• - Central location for all Chabad-Lubavitch activity in Japan. Visitor information, shabbat times, and kosher food links provided.
  
• - Book review of Jews in the Japanese Mind by David G. Goodman and Masanori Miyazawa. Outlines both anti-Semitism and philo-Semitism in Japan.
  
• - Guide to Jewish life in Japan. Includes local contact details throughout the country, and link directory.
  
• - Text of speech by Ben-Ami Shillony given at the first Jewish and Japanese-American Conference. Speech outlines the commonalities between Jews and Japanese.
  
• - Museum dedicated to Holocaust Education. Includes tour of Hana's suitcase dates, awards, and photographs.
  
• - Academic article by Rotem Kowner analyzing historical and current views of Jews by Japanese. Includes empirical analysis.
  
• - Article by Ely Karmon outlining the views of Aum Shinrikyo towards the Jewish people. Academic article and bibliography provided.
  
• - Article written by Arimasa Kubo on the possible Jewish influences on the ancient Japanese religion and culture.
  
• - Country-wide community history. Provides historical narrative, as well as current sites of interest.
  
• - Former Japanese consul general in Lithuania Chiune Sugihara's profile. Includes bibliography of rescue activities during World War II, and brief history.
  
• - Event list for young adult Jews throughout Japan. Times, locations, and contact details provided.
  
• - Directory of synagogues in Japan. Contact details and weblinks provided.
  
• - Text of U.S. Representative Tom Lantos' speech honoring Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara's work in saving European Jews in World War II.
  
• - 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.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Guide to the Jewish communities of Japan. Includes current demographics and history.
  
• - History of Chiune and Yukiko Sugihara's role in saving 6,000 Jews during World War II. Includes detailed historical account and photographs.
  
• - History of Polish Jews in Lithuania's escape to Japan during World War II.
  
  

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