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May 2009

Working with Asia for a More Peaceful World

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Working with Asia for a More Peaceful World

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Contributing to the World through "Soft Power"

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Shotaro Yachi
Japan's international contributions are built on the twin pillars of development assistance and peace cooperation.

"The People of China Shall Never Forget"

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Enhancing the Strategic Effectiveness of ODA

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Toshio Watanabe
The impact of Japan's assistance can be significantly enhanced by bolstering its quality.

International Cooperation: Report from the Field

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Sachiko Ishikawa
Forging friendships and working closely with recipient countries are key components of Japan's ODA program.

Birth of New JICA

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Fighting Terrorism through Assistance for Afghanistan

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Japan has played a key role in the reconstruction of Afghanistan and in meeting the basic human needs of its citizens.

Japan's Diversifying International Peace Cooperation

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Masami Oka
Japan's recent contributions to the world include improving international security and assistance with nation-building efforts.

The Antipiracy Achievements of the Japan Coast Guard

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Teiji Iwasaki
Piracy incidents in Southeast Asia have been declining, partly through Japan's capacity-building assistance for coastal countries.

Securing Safer Seas

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Exporting Japanese Produce to Global Markets

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Japan's agricultural and fisheries exports are finding eager buyers in Asian and other markets.

Appealing to Overseas Consumers through Branding

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Innovative initiatives have earned Japan's high-quality agricultural products new fans in foreign markets.

Protecting Kids from Harmful Information

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Shizuo Fujiwara
A new law seeks to protect minors from getting caught up in trouble, without sacrificing freedom of expression.

Japan's World-Class Nanotechnology

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Akihiko Tanioka
Japan is working with other countries to chart new frontiers in nanotech research.

At the Forefront of Nanotechnology Research

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SMEs: The Source of Japan's Competitiveness

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Ken Okuyama
Small and medium-sized enterprises with distinctive technologies and know-how should seek a bigger presence in the global market.

The Leading Edge of Ultra-Fine-Precision Technology

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Shu-Hou and Dai-ichi Sokuhan Works are two SMEs with technologies that no other company can match.

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