DOUBLE HONORS
The 2002 Nobel Prize for physics will be shared by Masatoshi Koshiba,
professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo, and two other scientists.
The Nobel Prize for chemistry, meanwhile, will go to Koichi Tanaka,
a researcher at Shimadzu Corp.
(October 31, 2002)
LICENSED TO ENTERTAIN
With just a license, musicians, pantomimes, and other artists can now
perform in specially designated public locations without first receiving
permission from the police and local government.
(October 25, 2002)
HE'S BACK
Sumo champion Takanohana recently returned from a
knee injury to take part in the autumn
tournament after an absence of one year and four months, rekindling
interest in the sport.
(October 23, 2002)
ELIZABETH KIRITANI
Award-winning
journalist and author Elizabeth Kiritani shared with Trends in Japan joys of community and the beauty of traditional life in Japan.
(October 30, 2002)
CHARLES DUTOIT
Trends in Japan interviewed
Swiss conductor Charles Dutoit, who serves as principal conductor and
music director of the NHK Symphony Orchestra.
(October 28, 2002)
CARL
"TUFFY" RHODES
Our latest interviewee is one
of the most well-known and popular athletes in Japan, Carl "Tuffy"
Rhodes.
(August 6, 2002)
