through articles

By featuring articles written by experts in many different genres, this online magazine provides people all over the world with information on modern Japan, including politics and economy, foreign policy, industry, science and technology, arts and culture, lifestyles, and environment.

May 2008

Technology for the World

Front Cover : A huge model of Earth and its atmosphere hangs from the ceiling of the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo.
(TADASHI AIZAWA PHOTO)

through images

Using photographs, illustrations, and videos, this online magazine helps people throughout the world know more about Japan from a variety of aspects, including politics, people, international contributions and communications, arts and culture, science and technology, lifestyles, and environment.

June 2008

To Change the World

This July heads of state from leading industrialized nations are to convene in Hokkaido for the G8 Summit to discuss an array of pressing global issues, with global warming and environmental issues at the top of the agenda.

through images(video)

Japanese Government Internet TV

April 2008

Attractive Souvenirs of Japan Contest 2008

The Attractive Souvenirs of Japan Contest began in 2005 with the aim of promoting tourism to Japan. Items entered into the contest must cost less than 5,000 yen, be light and small enough to be transported long distances by air, and appeal to foreign tourists visiting Japan.