Highlighting JAPAN

through images

Using photographs, illustrations, and videos, this online magazine helps people throughout the world know more about Japan from a variety of aspects.

December 2007

LONGEVITY AND JAPAN

THE NEW OLD

Japan is graying at a rapid clip, but its seniors are proving that age doesnft mean slowing down. This month we explore the secrets of these seniors and how they are defying age as they enjoy life and contribute to the world.

SERIOUSLY SKILLFUL

Japanese workers went up against the world's best at the 39th WorldSkills International Competition in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, taking home gold in 16 of 46 categories.

UNITED STATES VISIT

On November 15 and 16, Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda visited the United States of America on his first overseas visit since assuming the office of Prime Minister.

EAST ASIA SUMMIT

Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda visited the Republic of Singapore from November 19 to 22 to attend the East Asia Summit (EAS) and other meetings.

JAPANESQUE MODERN

Bringing together technology and tradition, Japanesque Modern is a cross-cutting initiative highlighting the best of Japanese industry.

BUILDING FOR ALL

Internationally-acclaimed Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has recently been making headlines for his lightweight paper shelters which have been widely used during emergency situations.

MECHANIZED CARE

Science and technology are coming together in the design of RI-MAN, a robot designed for human care that is capable of lifting a person.

COVER GIRL CONQUEST

A new wave of cover girl models are pioneering uncharted territory as they move beyond just dictating trends to actually influencing the lifestyles of their fans.

JAPAN'S WORLD ROLE

The results of a public opinion survey of 3,000 Japanese on Japan's international relations.

PRODUCT/ART/CINEMA

Our monthly look at products, art and movies that are turning heads in Japan.

SACRED SHRINE

Nestled in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture and dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toshogu Shrine at Nikko is famed for its majestically sculpted architecture and distinct flavor. It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1999.

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