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.

July 2008

Studying in Japan

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Studying in Japan

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Earlier this year, Prime Minister Fukuda announced that the government would formulate a plan to accept 300,000 overseas students and increase the number of outstanding foreign nationals at graduate schools and companies in Japan. How is the plan progressing?

G8 Summit

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On July 7-9, Prime Minister Fukuda chaired the 2008 G8 Summit. The main issues on the agenda included global warming, and sharp rises in oil and food prices.

Seasonal Sweets

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With a history of over 1,000 years, Japanese confectionery continues to delight sweet-lovers with its depictions of the natural beauty of the changing seasons.

Manga Master

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A recent exhibition displaying the works of manga master Takehiko Inoue on a diverse array of materials drew crowds of up to 2,000 visitors each day.

Recycling Food

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A recycling company based in Chiba Prefecture has established the first plant in Japan to achieve a 100% sort rate for food waste.

Propeller Innovation

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Nakashima Propeller Co., Ltd. boasts a long history of coming up with innovative technologies to maintain its leading share of the global propeller market.

New Shibuya Station

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One of the most talked-about features of Tokyo's newest subway line is a station that resembles an "underground spaceship" suspended beneath Japan's capital city.

The Timeless Space

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A Yokoso Japan! Ambassador describes Koyasan, a religious center nestled in lush green mountains, as a space steeped in holistic ambience that transcends all perceptions of time.

Crystal Clear River

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Renowned for the clarity of its waters, the Shimanto River is one of Japan's last remaining natural, clear rivers, and plays host to a rich ecosystem.

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