"Place Your Hand on the Scanner" | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Some Japanese banks have already begun installing biometric ID systems at their ATMs in an effort to combat cash-card fraud. But biometric ID has many other uses, including keeping track of who enters and leaves offices, protecting computers from tampering, and preventing unauthorized entry to apartment buildings. Manufacturers of these hi-tech security systems report that demand is booming.

Expo 2005 Feature 6 | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
From March 25 to September 25, 2005, the 2005 World Exposition is taking place in the eastern hills of Nagoya, which is located in the center of Japan in Aichi Prefecture. Twenty-two countries in Southeast Asia and Oceania are holding their exhibits in the 12 pavilions of Global Common Six.

Expo 2005 Feature 1 | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
From March 25 to September 25, 2005, Aichi Prefecture will host the 2005 World Exposition under the theme of "Nature's Wisdom." Global Common Two is home to the countries of the Americas.

It’s a Wrap! | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A square cloth that came into use over 1,000 years ago is basking in the limelight as a tool to combat global warming. Called furoshiki, these cloths can be used to wrap things of any shape and have even been known to transform into purses or handbags.

Sweet Bean Treats | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
More and more health- and weight-conscious Japanese, and women in particular, are eschewing sweets made from sugar and flour and turning instead to delicacies made of beans, which tend to be a lot better for one's health.

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.

Episode 3 | Three-Piece Story | Tokyo Tales | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
This is a story about mystery solving and cultural cross-pollination, as played out on a chessboard - or a shogi board or a xiangqi board. Three young people, one from China, one from the United States, and one from Japan, come together in the borderless realm of the Internet and discover a common affinity.

01-02 | Lifestyle & Society | Memory Lane | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
This section covers a wide variety of fields in which Japanese innovations have often spread to other countries, such as work, food, architecture, and international cooperation.

It’s a Wrap! | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A square cloth that came into use over 1,000 years ago is basking in the limelight as a tool to combat global warming. Called furoshiki, these cloths can be used to wrap things of any shape and have even been known to transform into purses or handbags.

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Web Japan > NIPPONIA No.36 > Special Feature* NIPPONIA NIPPONIA No.36 March 15, 2006 TOP Special Feature* Tempting Arts: Tableware and Food Presentation A visitor to a Japanese home will see mem

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Web Japan > NIPPONIA No.34 > Special Feature* NIPPONIA NIPPONIA No.34 September 15, 2005 TOP Special Feature* Life and Culture in Japan A Month by Month Guide A richly varied natural environment

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Web Japan > NIPPONIA No.34 > Special Feature* NIPPONIA NIPPONIA No.34 September 15, 2005 TOP First Impressions Observing the Changing Seasons: One of Life's Simple Pleasures Written by Kuroda Mo

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Web Japan > NIPPONIA No.34 > Special Feature* NIPPONIA NIPPONIA No.34 September 15, 2005 TOP Cooling the summer heat and enjoying the autumn colors, the traditional way Furin are hung near a wind

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Web Japan > NIPPONIA No.32 > Special Feature* NIPPONIA NIPPONIA No.32 March 15, 2005 TOP Special Feature* Civil war raged nation-wide during the Warring States period (1467-1568), and potters i

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Web Japan > NIPPONIA No.32 > Special Feature* NIPPONIA NIPPONIA No.32 March 15, 2005 TOP Special Feature* Another reason for the wide variety of ceramics is the fact that Japanese cuisine requi

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Web Japan > NIPPONIA No.31 > Wonders of Japan NIPPONIA NIPPONIA No.31 December 15, 2004 TOP 6 Wonders of Japan By Mick Corliss Born in the state of Oregon in the U.S. After working as a journal

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Web Japan > NIPPONIA No.28 > Bon Appetit! NIPPONIA NIPPONIA No.28 March 15, 2004 TOP Bon Appetit! Japanese Culture in the Kitchen Shiruko Sweet Bean Soup to Warm You Up in Cold Weather Written b

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NIPPONIA NIPPONIA No.26 September 15, 2003 TOP Special Feature* Hot Springs in Japan: Facts and Figures There are more than 3,000 hot spring resorts in Japan. They are fascinating places where peop

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NIPPONIA NIPPONIA No.25 June 15, 2003 TOP Above left: Each folded kimono is placed in its own thick Japanese-paper wrapping, and then placed in a specially made chest. Because of their straight

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NIPPONIA NIPPONIA No.25 June 15, 2003 TOP Fold them, stack them, put them away Japanese things made for convenience and beauty japanese Folding sensu fan Sensu fans create a cooling effect and