Highlighting JAPAN

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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.

March 2010

A Taste of Japan

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Tireless efforts by Japanese farmers to meet consumer expectations have resulted in high-quality foodstuffs that have gained a worldwide following.

Authentic Japanese Produce

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Josep Barahona Viñes
Fresh fruits and vegetables grown in Japan are popular with top chefs from around the world.

Helping the World through Japanese Farming Technology

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Eitaro Miwa, Hisao An'yoji
Japan's highly productive farming technologies have contributed to producing food that is safe and reliable. Those technologies are now being shared with other countries.

Ripening of Fruit Exports

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Fruits like peaches and grapes that have been grown with tender loving care are winning accolades the world over for their delicious flavor and beautiful appearance.

Delivering Quality Produce

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Shipping fresh produce to consumers in their tastiest state must consider such risks as distance and time; breakthroughs have recently been made to minimize such risks.

Bringing the Flavors of Japan to the World

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Efforts are being made to promote exports of quality products so more people can enjoy Japan's culinary culture.

FROM RESTAURANT TO DINNER TABLE

Yuzaburo Mogi

CONSUMER AFFAIRS
A New Era in Food Safety

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Safety is a major concern in the food we eat each day. Food makers in Japan are pioneering innovative reforms to ensure the safety of their products with rigorous quality checks.

Consumer Affairs Pros

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There are many consumer protection groups in Japan, but a healthy consumer society requires a balanced view that also considers the efforts being made by companies.

HOW MANUFACTURERS ARE ENSURING CONSUMER SAFETY

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Providing Protection to Online Consumers

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Toshiko Sawada
With more consumers running into disputes relating to online business transactions, a pioneering group is helping to address complaints involving international e-commerce.

GLOBALIZING PRODUCT SAFETY

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Hideo Hato

Reshaping Consumer Policy

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Tsuneo Matsumoto
The establishment of the Consumer Affairs Agency and the Consumer Commission last September has brought major changes to the way consumer policy is implemented in Japan.

TECHNOLOGY
Ultralight Magnesium Alloy

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Yoshihito Kawamura
Kumamoto University has succeeded in developing the strongest ultralight magnesium alloy to date, which could help alleviate environmental problems.

INGREDIENTS OF JAPAN
Back to the Sauce

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Tony McNicol
A maker of high-quality soy sauce in Chiba Prefecture insists on doing things the old way.

MONOZUKURI & SMEs
Breakthrough Sensors

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Two SMEs have developed sensors capable of quantifying what had previously been considered difficult to measure objectively.

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