MANGA IN THE BROADBAND AGE
In the age of broadband, new uses of technology are being proposed for education in the arts.
(June 19, 2002)

A NEW LOOK
Beginning late last year and continuing into this spring, all of Japan's major department-store chains undertook major renovations of their stores.
(June 17, 2002)

GATHERING STEAM
Public baths have been a fixture of Japanese life since the mid-sixteenth century. Now that most people have bathtubs or showers in their own homes, however, public baths are a less common sight. Recently these baths have been enjoying something of a revival, appearing in books, photographs, movies, and even plays.
(June 14, 2002)

STEPPING INTO A HIDDEN WORLD--by Gina Cogan
A researcher of Buddhism shares her unusual experience of stepping inside a convent that is closed to the public and glimpsing the reality of its inhabitants.
(April 24, 2002)

CARLOS GHOSN
Possibly Japan's most famous foreign resident, our third interviewee shared with Trends in Japan the importance of embracing differences and learning from them.
(April 5, 2002)

WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR THE WORLD CUP?
In an online survey, nearly half the respondents were optimistic that the Japanese team will progress past the first round of the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
(April 18, 2002)