Driving the Information Highway | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Japan's Homegrown Operating System | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Folding for Fun and Profit | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Damage Limitation | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Fuel Cells for the Home | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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A Legacy of Entertainment | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Alexander Bennett | People | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Yuge Akiko | People | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
As director of the United Nations Development Programme's Tokyo Office, Yuge Akiko's job is to build and strengthen partnerships with Japanese government, businesses, academia, and NGOs with the aim of assisting developing countries in their nation-building efforts.

Kojima Hideo | People | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The games of the Metal Gear Solid series have established themselves worldwide as some of the leading titles of entertainment software for the PlayStation and PlayStation 2 game consoles. The director of the series is Kojima Hideo, a game producer for Konami Computer Entertainment Japan.

Patrick Harlan | People | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
"Starting at zero is a good place to be when a new opportunity comes around," says Colorado-born Patrick Harlan. That is precisely where he was when he stepped into the world of manzai, a two-person form of stand-up comedy that has entertained the Japanese for over a century.

People | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Sarah Marie Cummings | People | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Eating It My Way | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
More and more people are blending foods like rice and soy sauce themselves for the thrill of creating something new. The trend for custom blending has now spread from ingredients used in main dishes to those used in desserts.

Learning The Lingo | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test for non-native speakers of Japanese was held in December 2006 in 47 countries and regions worldwide, including Japan, and roughly 437,360 people took the test.

Fast Food With A Twist | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Innovative varieties of fast food are making some of young people's favorite dishes more convenient and tasty. They include noodles that can be held and eaten with one hand and pizzas that can be consumed on the move.

A Nation Of Longevity | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Japan boasts the world's longest average lifespan, and as of July 2007 it is also home to the oldest person in the world. Minagawa Yone, who lives in Fukuoka Prefecture, was born on January 4, 1893, making her 114 years old. The oldest man in the world, meanwhile, is Miyazaki Prefecture's 111-year old Tanabe Tomoji.

Edible Gold | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Tiny letters float on your cup of coffee, reading "Happy Birthday." Bright and shiny, they almost seem to be made of gold. In fact, they are! A new form of ultra-fine pure gold that floats on drinks is now being used to enliven refreshments at parties and other events.

It�s a Wrap! | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A square cloth that came into use over 1,000 years ago is basking in the limelight as a tool to combat global warming. Called furoshiki, these cloths can be used to wrap things of any shape and have even been known to transform into purses or handbags.

Shopping by Phone Takes Off | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Shopping by mobile phone is enjoying growing popularity among young women, who are discovering the allure of being able to purchase the goods they desire anywhere, anytime.

Creative Juices | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A battle for ideas is heating up among bottled tea producers, who are engaged in a fierce competition to create tasty beverages that capture the public's imagination.