THE
BIGGEST NEWS STORIES OF THE SECOND HALF OF 2001
In an online survey by Trends in Japan, two-thirds
of respondents selected the terrorist attacks in the United States as
the most important news story of the second half of 2001.
(February 21, 2002)
HAIKU BLOOMS IN OTHER CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD--by Carmen
Sterba
A haiku poet writes about her first encounter with haiku and her subsequent experiences with the art.
(February 15, 2002)
THE ION AGE
Products whose selling point is "the power of the ion" are the new kids
on the block in the market for such familiar domestic appliances as refrigerators,
air conditioners, and washing machines. More and more functions are being
added to these appliances in response
to consumers' heightened interest in health issues.
(February 7, 2002)
WALTZING MAESTRO
For Japan's classical music fans, it was a triumphant beginning for the
New Year as Seiji Ozawa conducted the Vienna Philharmonic on January 1.
(February 1, 2002)
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Far from Tokyo, more and more companies located
in Japan's outlying areas are getting started, growing, and actively aiming
at overseas markets.
(January 31, 2002)
