Talking Paper | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Electronic paper and other paper with innovative functions is now coming into use. Paper is finally entering the IT age through a fusion with digital technologies.

Building a Better Bicycle | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Roses Are Blue | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
It was announced on June 30 that Suntory and an Australian company, Florigene, had pulled off the feat of genetically engineering the world's first blue rose, something that had long been considered the holy grail of horticulturalists.

Fast Food With A Twist | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Innovative varieties of fast food are making some of young people's favorite dishes more convenient and tasty. They include noodles that can be held and eaten with one hand and pizzas that can be consumed on the move.

Make Mine Macrobiotic | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
What is the secret to staying healthy? For an increasing number of Japanese people, the answer is macrobiotic food. A macrobiotic diet is a diet that emphasizes natural ingredients and is heavy on brown rice, beans, and fresh vegetables grown without artificial fertilizers.

Enough to Make You Cry | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Tearjerkers, whether they be movies, TV series, or novels, are nothing new. What is new, however, is Japan's current "crying boom" - a fashion for shedding tears.

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.

Novels Delivered to Your Phone | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Road to Reconstruction | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Style Below the Knee | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The layered look has been experiencing a revival this year. This past spring and summer, the focal point of this trend was the upper body. Now the focus has shifted to the legs. Particularly notable is a craze for leggings.

Monkey Business | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A Bathing Ape in Lukewater must be one of the world's most unusual brand names. The street-fashion label created by Japanese designer Nigo has earned a fanatical following among celebrities and young people both inside and outside Japan.

Wild Yet Refined | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Until last year, long boots with simple designs that gave the legs a sleek silhouette were all the rage, but this year lavishly ornamented or Wild West-inspired boots are flying off the shelves. The new must-have footwear is being adopted in different ways by women in different age groups.

Psychedelic Revival | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The psychedelic fashions that were all the rage in the United States from the late 1960s through the 1970s as young people engaged in various forms of social protest have made a comeback.

Split-Toe Socks | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
People interested in traditional Japanese dress might be familiar with tabi, the split-toe socks that are worn with kimono. Now these uniquely shaped socks are capturing the attention of young Japanese designers and even the fashion world outside of Japan.

Colorful Casual | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Hats on | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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namari | Buzzword | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
back next archives namari A regional accent or dialect In the past, many people looked down on provincial accents and slang as the preserve of unsophisticated country folk. In fact, newcomers to t

haka maira | Buzzword | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
back next archives haka maira People who visit cemeteries as a relaxing hobby Visiting a cemetery is normally a somber experience, an occasion for paying respects to one's ancestors, mourning the

josei senyo sharyo | Buzzword | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
back next archives josei senyo sharyo photo (Jiji) A train car reserved for female passengers In May 2005, women-only carriages were introduced on the morning rush-hour trains of 10 major railway

Try Before You Buy | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A new kind of business in which trial products are distributed to consumers is booming. Rather than just handing them out indiscriminately, though, the aim is to target specific consumers and get feedback from them about the products.