Kids Web Japan  
Contains information on culture, geography, language, and education.  Website is mostly in English, but can be converted to Japanese.  “Meet the Kids” links directly to schools in Japan.  Sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).  http://webjapan.org/kidsweb/index.html

Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASW)  
Nonprofit, nonpartisan educational and cultural organization of individuals and institutions with an interest in Japan and U.S.-Japan relations.  Includes information about Japanese-related events, programs and educational support in the Washington DC area. http://www.jaswdc.org/

Japan Information & Culture Center (Embassy of Japan)
Part of the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of Japan in Washigton DC, the JICC aims to promote a beter understanding of Japan and Japanese culture by providing a wide range of information and diverse cultural programming.  http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/index.html

Japanese News (in Japanese)
http://www.nhk.or.jp/
http://www.asahi.co.jp/
http://www.mainichi.co.jp/
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/
http://www.tvjapan.net/en/ (in English and available through your cable provider