05-07 | Buzzword | Memory Lane | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Explanations of newly coined Japanese terms that have worked their way into the country�s vocabulary, reflecting broader trends in Japanese society and culture.

97-98 | Business & Economy | Memory Lane | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Japanese businesses have a well deserved reputation for innovation. Explore the cutting-edge products and services Japanese companies have developed in recent times.

99-00 | Business & Economy | Memory Lane | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Japanese businesses have a well deserved reputation for innovation. Explore the cutting-edge products and services Japanese companies have developed in recent times.

Hokkaido, Cornucopia Of Fine Foods | J-food | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has selected Hokkaido as the venue for the July 2008 Group of Eight Summit. He chose the site, he says, "because I hope to use it for transmitting the beauty of Japan to the world." The island is indeed a scenic place, and it is also a treasure trove of fresh, tasty foods.

Friendly Ghouls And Goblins | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Japanese folklore is full of tales of supernatural creatures called yokai. Yokai have some lovable characteristic that makes it difficult to hate them, and in fact, endears them to people. These kinds of characters are now enjoying a surge in popularity among young people, especially manga and anime fans.

Genius Party | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
STUDIO4°C, an animation studio that has gained international fame for the stunning quality and fresh visuals of hits like The Animatrix and Tekkonkinkreet, has come out with its latest project, Genius Party. The new work will be premiered in February 2008 at a festival of Japanese culture to be held in Washington, DC.

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Akihabara IT Center Even as the number of stores specializing in anime and video games increases, Akihabara as a whole is still dominated by electric appliances and computers, and many young people

Exploring the Future of Rail Transport : Living in Japan : NIPPONIA No. 43
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Enjoy Life at One of These Southern Island Resorts : Japan Travelogue : NIPPONIA No. 42
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Japan's Northernmost Zoo a Big Hit : NIPPONIA No. 39
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