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.

June 2008

To Change the World

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TO CHANGE THE WORLD

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This July heads of state from leading industrialized nations are to convene in Hokkaido for the G8 Summit to discuss an array of pressing global issues, with global warming and environmental issues at the top of the agenda.

TICAD IV

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An international conference on African development was held in Yokohama to discuss topics, such as poverty, the environment and overpopulation.

EUROPEAN VISIT

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Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda visited Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy in early June meeting with European leaders to discuss the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit.

MIYAZAKI'S ART

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We delve into the appeal of the works of prominent Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki and introduce his latest work, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (Gake no Ue no Ponyo).

SPEEDY TECHNOLOGY

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Introducing a high-tech laboratory that uses a giant accelerator to research the infinitesimal world of subatomic particles.

MYSTERIOUS MIRROR

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From bank machines and elevators to airplanes and parking lots, the mysterious mirrors of Komy Co., Ltd have broadened the world's view.

BEIJING BOUND

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Japan hopes to improve on its medal haul at the upcoming Beijing Olympics with some of the Olympic athletes profiled in these pages.

USER-FRIENDLY INNS

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Introducing the efforts of "Yokoso! Japan" Ambassador Katsuo Tobita to promote user-friendly accommodations for foreign tourists.

THE BEAUTY OF HILLS

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The Furano region of Hokkaido, with its scenic combination of forests and hills, changes beautifully with the seasons.

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