All Part of the Service | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A growing number of taxi operators in provincial areas of Japan have introduced innovative services to attract passengers.

Manufacturing Success | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The lean economic times of the 1990s caused many of Japan's biggest manufacturers to downsize and move their production bases overseas. Yet now that the gloom has lifted, it is clear that many Japanese manufacturers have not only survived the lean years but have emerged stronger and more profitable than ever.

The Changing Face of the Japanese Office | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
More and more businesses, particularly in the information technology sector, have been transforming their offices by eliminating fixed seating arrangements and allowing their employees to work from outside the company.

Savers Diversify Their Assets | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
More and more households are diversifying their funds into instruments like Japanese government bonds, investment trusts, and foreign-currency deposits.

Japan's Newest International Airport | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Air travel to and from Japan became a lot more convenient on February 17. This day marked the opening of Central Japan International Airport not far from the major city of Nagoya.

Healthy Holidays | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
In a further reflection of consumers' growing inclination to choose products that are good for their health, travel packages that combine medical checkups or treatment with fun and relaxing activities are enjoying a steady growth in popularity.

The Eco-Friendly Bank | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A nonprofit bank launched two years ago by three stars of Japan's pop-music industry is garnering attention for the contribution it is making to tackling environmental problems.

Going Wild | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The Asahiyama Zoo is located in a fairly rural area in the far north of Japan, but that has not stopped huge numbers of people from all over the country from visiting. What is the secret behind zoo's staggering popularity? The answer lies in its presentation of the exhibits. The cages and aquariums are designed to show off the peculiar and fascinating behavior of the zoo's animals.

Made for Men | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Mobile Music | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Throw Your Vcr Away | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Back in the Black | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Olympic Windfall | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Japanese athletes brought home a record haul of medals from the 2004 Athens Olympics, and thanks to their efforts the Japanese economy has also struck an unexpectedly large pot of gold.

Wallet Phones | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Cell phones that allow users to pay for their shopping just by holding them over a reader at the cash register, aptly nicknamed o-saifu keitai (wallet cell phones), went on the market in July 2004.

Leisurely Lunches | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Neo Yatai Mura, or "villages of neo food stalls," consist of clusters of around a half dozen colorfully decorated food stalls parked in open spaces in office districts, where lunch-goers can relax in alfresco surroundings.

Plastic from Plants | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Plastics made using the resin of corn and other plants are seeing a rapid increase in demand.

In with the New | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Some of the long-running models that Japanese automakers first introduced in the 1950s and 1960s have reached the end of the road, and carmakers are replacing them with new models.

Bright Future | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Turning Point | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Bento Wars | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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