Asia-Pacific Perspectives: Japan+, July 2003, Volume 1, Number 3
 

Features:

• Urban Development: Roppongi Hills A major redevelopment project recently opened in the center of Tokyo looks set to change thinking on urban structure.
   
• Structure Reform: Special Zones A new System of experimental local deregulation is attempting to increase local autonomy and stimulate local economies.
   
• Special Feature: ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE Worldwide demand for energy is growing, but we cannot rely on fossil fuels. What are the alternatives, and what can we do to reduce consumption?
   
• Development: Pacific Islands Forum The Pacific Islands may be beautiful, but they face many challenges. What is Japan doing to help?
   
• Prime Minister: Koizumi Makes Overseas Visits The Prime Minister's five-nation tour of Europe, and his tour of the US, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
   
• Interview: Heat Kawakatsu Professor Kawakatsu examines the parallel of development of Japan and Europe, and looks at the lessons to be learned for the future.
   
• Traditional Art: Chokin J apan's tradition of metalworking has grown from techniques which arrived here in the 6th century.

Columns:

• Literature

• Japan Through Statistics

• Lifestyle

• Environment

• Government

• Selection/Letters