Is there a way to embed a browser in Java?

You may try this: https://jdic.dev.java.net/

_{(source: java.net)}

Or this: http://lobobrowser.org/java-browser.jsp

_{(source: lobobrowser.org)}

I believe JWebPane is going to be the official way to embed a browser into a java app. Its based on the open sourced engine - WebKit, which is used in Apples Safari and Googles Chrome browsers.See this blog for details.

Since JavaFX 2.0 you can use now webview