August 2007

Cool Earth 50

Cool Earth 50

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has unveiled a new strategy to tackle global warming. In this feature article, we focus on Japan's world-leading environmental strategy and the various technological innovations required to bring it to fruition.

Nigata

Niigata Prefecture offers great food and sake, relaxing hot springs and a surprisingly good selection of winter sports facilities.

Exporting Flavor

The Japanese government is currently promoting the safety and the quality of Japanese foodstuffs -- which are proving very popular overseas.

Lake Toyako

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced the beautiful and tranquil Lake Toyako in Hokkaido as the venue for the next year's G8 Summit.

Shaking Up the Major Leagues

Several Japanese baseball players, and Ichiro in particular, are making a major impact and transforming attitudes in the US major leagues.

Japan-India Relations

The economic cooperation and student exchange programs offer a glimpse into the flourishing ties between India and Japan.

Endoscopes

A major camera manufacturer is also the world's leading maker of gastrointestinal endoscopes.

The Mobile Society

Mobile phones are rapidly becoming an indispensable feature of Japanese society.

Reflections on Zen

A long-term foreign resident of Japan ponders the meaning of Zen Buddhism.

Lifestyle

We take a look at some recent lifestyle developments in Japan that are causing quite a stir.

Japanese Garden

Japanese gardens integrate a host of natural elements and reveal the deep affection that Japanese people have with the natural environment.