Ahn Jung-Hwan | People | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Kojima Hideo | People | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The games of the Metal Gear Solid series have established themselves worldwide as some of the leading titles of entertainment software for the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 game consoles. The director of the series is Kojima Hideo, a game producer for Konami Computer Entertainment Japan.

A Nation Of Longevity | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Japan boasts the world's longest average lifespan, and as of July 2007 it is also home to the oldest person in the world. Minagawa Yone, who lives in Fukuoka Prefecture, was born on January 4, 1893, making her 114 years old. The oldest man in the world, meanwhile, is Miyazaki Prefecture's 111-year old Tanabe Tomoji.

The Perfect Cure for Cold Feet | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
For the Japanese, bathing in an onsen (hot spring) has long been a favorite way to take the edge off winter's chill. But the popularity of another way of warming the body and soul, the footbath, has been quietly heating up over the past year.

Who's the Loser? | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
It was once rare for women to remain single and childless into their thirties, and those that did were often viewed with suspicion. But now that Japanese women are choosing from a much greater variety of lifestyles, a book of essays by popular columnist Sakai Junko that trumpets the advantages of the single life is flying off the shelves.

Tigers Roar at Last | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Building Momentum Toward TICAD III | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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"Real Clothes" Hit The Runway | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The Tokyo Girls Collection is a twice-yearly fashion festival of unparalleled scale. Unlike typical collections, in which designers present their latest works to buyers and journalists, TGC directly targets women in their late teens and twenties, with popular fashion models walking the runway in "real clothes" (fashionable streetwear) that young women can actually add to their wardrobes.

bihada | Buzzword | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
back Buzzword Archives iyashi kyara iyashi kyara Characters that have a soothing effect on people (November 2006) Kigurumi Kigurumi An elementary school girl duo who sing a hit TV commercial tune

kyaraben | Buzzword | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
back next archives kyaraben photo (Takahashi Ruriko) Lunchboxes that depict a cartoon character Kyaraben is short for character bento, which are lunchboxes (bento) that depict the face or image of

metoseku otoko | Buzzword | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
back next archives metoseku otoko Young urban men of refined taste who like to look good Metrosexual is a recently coined English word made by combining the words metro and heterosexual. It is use

karisuma shufu | Buzzword | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
back next archives karisuma shufu karisuma shufu (Fusosha) Celebrity housewife with renowned cooking and housekeeping skills The English word charisma comes from a Greek word meaning "gift of the

A Haven of Snow and Hot Springs | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The number of overseas travelers who visit Hokkaido during the winter months, particularly from Australia and Asia, has begun to soar. These visitors are drawn to Japan's northernmost island by two main attractions: snow and hot springs.

Growing Convenience | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Molding the Future | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Germany In Japan | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Over 1,000 events are being held throughout Japan between April 2005 and spring 2006 as part of Deutschland in Japan 2005/2006.

Hello Kitty, Way To Go! | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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The World of Japanese Anime | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Edo Birthday Bash | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Asean-Japan Exchange Year 2003 | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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