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The Science Of Origami | Sci-tech | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. With just one sheet of paper, you can make all kinds of objects, such as cranes, rabbits, turtles, and airplanes. But the possibilities of origami do not end there. There is now research on applying paper-folding techniques to engineering in a field dubbed "origami engineering."

Keeping Mountains Clean | Sports | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A climbing team led by alpinist Noguchi Ken recently completed a one-month cleaning expedition on Nepal's Mt. Manaslu (elevation 8,163 meters).

A Big Hit | Sports | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Rice-Planting Robot | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Rice is the staple food in Japan, and the planting of rice seedlings has been a backbreaking, yet essential, job since ancient times. Now, a group of scientists is working on a project that would hand the delicate task of inserting rice seedlings into paddies over to robots.

Super Competition | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Even though the 2005 Word Exposition in Aichi, Japan, has shut its gates, many of its exhibits and structures will continue to live on, thanks to extensive recycling efforts in line with the event's goal of environmental sustainability.

Jeanie Fuji | People | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Søren M. Chr. Bisgaard | People | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Fashion Hub Gets a Facelift | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Omotesando, one of Tokyo's most cosmopolitan and trendy districts, is seeing a number of big changes this winter. These developments herald a new era for a district that has long been one of the most fashionable places in the capital.

Drawing Inspiration | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Of all illustrators in Japan, roughly 80% are female, and these talented artists are responsible for creating the characters, images, and packaging that is used to promote some of the biggest and most influential companies and events in the country.

Novels Delivered to Your Phone | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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"I Want To Be a Craftsman" | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Inspired by African and Asian Folk Costume | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
African and Asian folk costume is one of the key motifs for spring and summer fashion in 2005 and featured heavily in the fashion shows of Tokyo and other couture capitals last fall.

A Summer of Juicy Colors | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
From the orange hues of mango and apricot to the yellow-green of kiwi fruit, this year the watchword dominating summer fashion and consumer items is "juicy."

Houndstooth Checks | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Cool Biz | Buzzword | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
back next archives Cool Biz photo (PANA) A campaign to encourage men to go to work in the summer without a jacket and tie. A government-led campaign to persuade office workers to dress lightly in

haka maira | Buzzword | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
back next archives haka maira People who visit cemeteries as a relaxing hobby Visiting a cemetery is normally a somber experience, an occasion for paying respects to one's ancestors, mourning the

An Authentic Taste Of Japan | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
In the midst of the worldwide boom in Japanese cuisine, the government is planning to establish a certification system for Japanese restaurants overseas, in the hope of properly acquainting people with the delights of traditional Japanese foods.

Beauty and the Ghosts | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The school of Nihonga (Japanese-style painting) is an expression of Japan's artistic traditions. A young female artist called Matsui Fuyuko has caused a sensation in the world of Nihonga not only for her works but also for her striking looks.