Bytes of Japan - Information about teaching English in Japan, observations and photos of festivals, sights and people in Japan. The Otaru Lawsuit Info Site - Regularly updated site on a suit against the Otaru City government and Hokkaido hot spring owners banning foreigners. JapanNewbie - An informational community site for those interested in Japan, and the Japanese language. Filprof Japan - A group for Filipino professionals currently working in Japan. Japan - Sri Lanka - Yahoo group for anyone related to or interested in the two countries. Vietnam Japan - A mailing list for Vietnamese in Japan. APC-Japan - Group for expats in Japan who are also members of Adoptive Parents China. Eritrea Japan - Group includes people related to the "Law School Project" and "Guide Book Project", and acts as a communication bridge between Eritrea and Japan. Japan Bloggers - Mailing list for people in Japan keeping a weblog. Hirokim House - Introduction of Japan and Japanese culture for Filipinos living in Japan. Angels With Fur - An expatriot animal lover's group that helps through providing information on pets, adoption, English speaking vets, and other concerns. San Francisco Chronicle - Japan gets tough on visa violators - Article on Japan's crackdown on illegal visa overstays, with just a 1-day overstay resulting in jail time and then a 5-year banishment. Japan Brats - Dedicated to the history and heritage of military brats and expats in Japan. Japan: a Country On Planet Earth - Features guide for visitors, business, study, government, and media.