Trends in Japan

Catch up on the latest domestic trends and get a glimpse of what the future could bring

with these short dispatches on engaging topics that take you behind the headlines.

ENERGY OF THE FUTURE:
High Hopes for Environment-Friendly Fuel Cells (April 16, 2001)

JUMP ROPES TAKE OFF:
Traditional Kids' Play Finds New Popularity (April 10, 2001)

MEET THE NEW ME:
"Transformation" Services a Hit (April 6, 2001)

CHOOSY CONSUMERS:
Young People Search for Value (April 3, 2001)

100 YEARS OLDER THAN SUPPOSED?
World Heritage Pagoda (March 29, 2001)

THE JAPANESE INSTRUMENT REVIVAL:
A New Wave in Music Education (March 28, 2001)

THE HOTTEST TICKETS IN TOWN:
Millions Apply for World Cup Seats (March 27, 2001)

MAKING JAPAN A RECYCLING SOCIETY:
New Appliance Recycling Law to Take Effect (March 23, 2001)

NEW TWIST TO AN OLD CEREMONY:
Japan's Doll Festival (March 22, 2001)

CYBER COUNSELLOR:
Support Offered via Cell Phone for Quitting Smoking (March 22, 2001)

WELCOME TO MOVIE WORLD:
Universal Studios Comes to Japan (March 9, 2001)

BROOCHES ARE BACK:
Old-Fashioned Decor Finds New Following (March 2, 2001)

JAPAN'S SPACE HOPES FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY:
Series of Student Satellites to Be Launched (March 1, 2001)

Premacy FC-EV, a fuel cell electric vehicle developed by Mazda. (PANA)

Even in the midst of an economic downturn, young women carrying top-brand goods can be seen on the streets of Tokyo. (Kyodo)

A line of children (top) prepare to jump a long rope. Professional rope jumpers (bottom) have been giving demonstrations at schools nationwide. (Bandai)

The three most read stories from last month's files.