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By featuring articles written by experts in many different genres, this online magazine provides people all over the world with information on modern Japan.
December 2009
Discovering Japan's Myriad Charms
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What do overseas visitors regard as being Japan's biggest tourism assets, and how can the country emerge as an even more attractive travel destination?
| Japan's Green Tourism | PDF(1,043KB) |
A countryside inn in Takayama is enabling foreign visitors to experience the beauty of the seasons and the traditional lifestyle of rural Japan.
| Nara's 1,300 - Year History | PDF(1,063KB) |
A variety of commemorative events are planned in 2010 in Nara Prefecture, which marks the 1,300th anniversary of the establishment of Heijo - kyo as the nation's first capital.
| Helping Overseas Travelers to Explore Japan | PDF(1,134KB) |
Takanobu Yamamoto, Bernard Delmas, Charles Lake
Global travelers are increasingly being drawn to Japan's unique appeal as a tourist destination.
| Foreign Companies a Growing Presence in Japan's Tourist Market | PDF(899KB) |
Many foreign companies are investing in resort facilities around the country and are taking a variety of measures to increase the flow of tourists from abroad.
| Growth through Tourism | PDF(704KB) |
Seiji Maehara
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism has announced new plans to promote tourism as a key element of Japan's national growth strategy over the next few years.
| IMPERIAL REIGN Celebrating 20 Years of His Majesty the Emperor's Reign |
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In 2009 His Majesty the Emperor celebrated the twentieth anniversary of his enthronement - the first under the postwar Constitution's stipulation that "the Emperor shall be the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people."
| IMPERIAL REIGN A Glimpse inside the Work of His Majesty the Emperor |
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Makoto Watanabe
The former grand chamberlain of the Imperial Household Agency looks back on the years he served His Majesty between 1996 and 2007.
| SOIL - CLEANING MARIGOLDS From Blight to Bloom |
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A newly developed variety of marigold is being eyed as an effective new way of cleaning up polluted soil, which can cause serious human health problems.
| INGREDIENTS OF JAPAN Sushi for Breakfast |
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Tony McNicol
The Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo is not just the spiritual home of Japanese cuisine, it is also one of the nation's most popular tourist attractions.
| MONOZUKURI & SMEs Biotechnology Pioneers |
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Many Japanese SMEs boasting unique technologies are leading players in the expanding and highly competitive biotechnology market.
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