Unique content is the first choice for any website but not the only
choice. There are legitimate uses and sources for content written by others.
Fortunately Japan is a popular topic
Important: Always
verify the terms of use before using any of the sources listed here.
Allthough terms for these sources allow for reuse, they are subject to change and it
is your responsibility to comply.
Japan does not share the same laws or spirit as the US regarding public
domain content. The Japanese government has many websites with great
articles on Japanese culture, history, travel, etc. Don't use content from
these sites without prior permission. You will likely find these entities
guard their content carefully and will not allow for any reuse.