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See-Through Fish - Hi-tech - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
See-through fish called medaka are being used more and more in medical research, because live fish can be used to see how diseases progress and whether/how medicines help to cure them.

Explore Japan: Download PDF
Explore Japan The EXPLORE JAPAN section has been saved as PDF (portable document format) files, which can be read with the Adobe Acrobat Reader software, downloadable free of charge from Adobe Syste

Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World - Country of Illness - For You - What's Cool - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
In this anime, Kino, a girl on a continuous journey, and her talking motorcycle, Hermes, visit many countries where everything is different, from the scenery to how society works. They meet many people along the way, learning about the difficulty, sadness, and joy that life holds.

Japan Atlas: The 500 Series Bullet Trains
Related Links: Japan Atlas: Advanced Technology The 500 Series Bullet Trains map Data Basic Car Organization: 16 electric vehicles Seating capacity: 1324 (First Class 200, Second Class 1124). Maximu

Japan Atlas: Intelligent Transport Systems
Related Links: Japan Atlas: Advanced Technology Intelligent Transport Systems Data ETC Test Program : Kisarazu Tool Booth (Tokyo Bay Aqualine) Location: Kisarazu City, Chiba Pref. Making driving saf

Japan Atlas: Tsukuba Science City
Related Links: Japan Atlas: Advanced Technology Tsukuba Science City map Data Location: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Pref. Population: 180,000 (including surrounding development area) Estimated future popu

Japan Atlas: Cultivated Pearls
The Japan Atlas offers visual presentations on a variety of topics to anyone interested in Japan.

Japan Atlas: Nature
The Japan Atlas offers visual presentations on a variety of topics to anyone interested in Japan.

Japan Atlas: Enryaku-ji Temple
Related Links: Japan Atlas: Historic Sites Data Location: Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture Area: 2,000 ha (5,000acres) Founded: by Priest Saicho in 788 Status: The Head Temple of Tendai Sect National Tre

Japan Atlas: Kyo-Sensu (Folding Fans)
Related Links: Japan Atlas: Traditional Crafts Kyo-Sensu (Folding Fans) map Data Location: Kyoto City, Kyoto Pref. Number of companies: 132 Number of workers: 727 Harmonious Combination of Decoratio

Japan Atlas: Iwatsuki Dolls
Related Links: Japan Atlas: Traditional Crafts Iwatsuki Dolls map Data Location: Iwatsuki City, Saitama Pref. Events: Nagashi-bina in March; Iwatsuki Doll Town Festival in July; Memorial Service for

Japan Atlas: Rinku Town
Related Links: Japan Atlas: Communities Rinku Town map Data Location: Izumisano City, Sennan City, and Tajiri Town, Osaka Pref. Developed area: 318.4 ha (786.8 acres) Period of Land Development: 198

Japan Atlas: Miyazaki Seagaia
Related Links: Japan Atlas: Architecture Data Location: Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture Total Area: 700 ha (1,730 acres) A resort offering a wide range of enjoyment Seagaia is a large, integrated

Japan Atlas: Fukuoka Dome
Related Links: Japan Atlas: Architecture Fukuoka Dome map Data Location: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Pref. Site area: 170,000 sq m (42 acres) Building area: 70,000 sq m (17.3 acres) Floor area: 176,000 sq