Some Java questions

Hello. I`m new to Java, and I have some dumb questions.
I have made some Java web applications few years ago. My question is how can i make windows applications using Java. I know you can do that, but I cant find any relevant info out there, all the tutorials & stuff is about web. So am i delusional or just not getting things right ? I need to make windows application (witch uses windows Api, and all the things normal app does), but don`t want to use .Net.
Sorry for dumb question, any help appreciated.
Thank you !