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.

Michelin in Japan | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A Japan edition of the Michelin Guides, travel books famous all over the world for their ratings of hotels and restaurants, will be published in February 2007.

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.

Discovering Japan by Train - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Many different types of trains run on Japan's complex network of tracks, from the Shinkansen (Bullet Train), which reaches a top speed of 300 kilometers per hour, to steam locomotives. In this article we're going to board some unique trains as we explore Japan.

Tokyo Bicycle Adventure - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Kids Web Japan Kids Web Japan Travel Tokyo Bicycle Adventure search Web Japan > Kids Web Japan > Travel > Tokyo Bicycle Adventure Travel Tokyo is a lot more than just Japan�s center of busin

Island Hopping by Bike - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
There are three routes across the Seto Inland Sea linking the islands of Shikoku and Honshu. One of them is a set of 10 bridges connecting six islands. This roughly 80-kilometer route is known as the Shimanami Kaido and is a great place for cycling and enjoying views of the Seto Inland Sea.

Tropical Cycling Tour - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Kids Web Japan Kids Web Japan Travel Tropical Cycling Tour search Web Japan > Kids Web Japan > Travel > Tropical Cycling Tour Travel The islands of Okinawa, located in southern Japan, enjoy

Touring Famous Ninja Villages - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Ninja are spies trained in a special kind of physical art called ninjutsu. Ninjutsu involves sneaking unnoticed into enemy camps or people's houses, disguising themselves so as to conceal their identity, using visual tricks to escape, and so on. In this section we visit villages famed for their ninja.

Exploring Kyoto on Two Wheels - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
The buildings that you see on the streets of Kyoto are reminders of the city's history as Japan's ancient capital. A bicycle tour is a great way of enjoying Kyoto's unique atmosphere. Here we suggest a cycling route for taking in some of the city's many sights.

Something Different: Hokkaido for Kids - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost island. Nature is abundant on this broad expanse of land. Hokkaido boasts many sights, including Shiretoko, a UNESCO World Heritage site; Kushiro Marsh, Japan's largest marsh; and beautiful towns that have served as locations for TV series. This article introduces the Sapporo Snow Festival, Moerenuma Park, and dogsled racing.

Chamamori - What's Cool - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Kids who want to walk around Japan now have a way to make their dream come true with Chamamori, a toy that combines the features of a pedometer (a device that measures how many steps you take) and a handheld electronic game.

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Hokkaido Heritage | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Shiretoko is a peninsula of dense pristine forest that is home to a wide variety of fauna and flora and is ringed by dramatic, sheer cliffs. The area's spectacular scenery and state of preservation so impressed UNESCO that in July it put Shiretoko on its World Heritage list.

Tourists Flock to Tsukiji | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market is enjoying booming popularity among foreign tourists, who go there not only to take a look around the bustling marketplace but also to lunch on some of the freshest sushi in Japan.

Studying Kyoto for Fun | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
On December 12, 2004, nearly 10,000 people on three university campuses took exams on the history and culture of Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital.

A New World Heritage Site | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range have just been designated Japan's twelfth World Heritage Site.

Haneda Airport Gets a New Terminal | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Haneda Airport's new Terminal 2, which opened on December 1, 2004, was built to ease congestion at Japan's busiest airport.

Cultural Treasures Go on Show | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Yokoso! Japan Weeks lasts from February 5 to 20, 2005. It coincides with the opening of Central Japan International Airport, located near the city of Nagoya, a development expected to draw significant numbers of Chinese and South Korean visitors to Japan.

Expo 2005 Feature 3 | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
From March 25 to September 25, 2005, the eastern hills of Nagoya, which is located in the center of Japan in Aichi Prefecture, will play host to the 2005 World Exposition. A total of 18 countries in Asia, excluding Southeast Asia, will hold their exhibits in Global Common One.

Expo 2005 Feature 4 | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
From March 25 to September 25, 2005, the eastern hills of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, will play host to the 2005 World Exposition. A total of 21 countries in Europe will hold their exhibits in Global Common Four.