“HIGHLIGHTING Japan” is an official monthly online magazine to promote understanding of Japan for the people around the world, with variety of themes.
もっと知りたい、伝えたい。日本の’今’をアップデート ～ オンライン・マガジン HIGHLIGHTING JAPAN
#183 AUGUST 2023JAPAN'S ROADSIDE STATION: MICHI-NO-EKI
In Japan, there are approximately 1,200 facilities known as "Michi-no-Eki," or roadside stations, that have been established across the country with the purposes of offering road users a safe and comfortable road traffic environment as well as fostering local community development. Each facility is designed to reflect the unique characteristics of its respective area. In this month's issue of "Highlighting Japan," we will showcase these Michi-no-Eki, which draw a diverse range of visitors with their breathtaking scenic views, exclusive experiences, and the sale of attractive local specialties. We will also introduce the expansion of Michi-no-Eki internationally.
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#175December
The Patterns of Japan
#174November
Glass Culture and Technology in Japan
#173October
The Japanese and Gold (Part I)
#172September
DISCOVER AUTUMN IN JAPAN
#171August
THE JAPANESE AND BAMBOO
#170July
The Lighting of Japan
#169June
THE CHARM OF WASHOKU AND ITS GLOBAL SPREAD
#168May
BEAUTIFUL AND DURABLE JAPANESE LACQUER
#167April
THE FLOWERS THAT GIVE COLOR TO JAPANESE SPRING
#166March
Dolls, Puppets and Model Figures of Japan
#165February
Japan’s Cool Train Stations
#164January
Japan’s “Snow Country”
#163December
THE DIVERSE WORLD OF ORIGAMI
#162November
The Charms of Japan’s Islands
#161October
JAPAN’S RICH CULTURE OF STONE
#160September
THE COLORFUL LEAVES OF AUTUMN IN JAPAN
#159August
SPENDING THE SUMMER IN JAPAN
#158July
THE JAPANESE AND THE FORESTS
#157June
HOST TOWN INITIATIVE FOR TOKYO 2020
#156May
JAPANESE GARDENS
#155April
THE JAPANESE AND CHERRY BLOSSOMS
#154March
SMART MOBILITY
#153February
ACTIVE SENIORS: THE POTENTIAL OF A “SUPER-AGED” SOCIETY
#152January
UTSUWA: DISHWARE AND OTHER VESSELS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
