Asia-Pacific Perspectives: Japan+, June 2003, Volume 1, Number 2
 

Features:

• Film: Spirited Away Hayao Miyazaki's feature length masterpiece takes the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
   
• Japan Prize: 19th Presentation Ceremony The Japan Prize is awarded to three leading scientists in two different fields.
   
• Special Feature: Water The 3rd Water Forum was hosted by Japan. Participants from around the world discussed the problems relating to water, which have become an issue of grave concern for global society.
   
• International Relations: 150 Years of Japan-US Relations 1 50 years ago Commodore Matthew Perry's fleet of "Black Ships" arrived in Japan on a mission to open up the country to diplomacy and trade.
   
• Interview: Tamotsu Aoki Professor Aoki is a cultural anthropologist who has spent many years studying Asian societies. He gives his insight into how society in Asia will develop in a globalized world.
   
• Traditional Art: Kakiemon A style of porcelain with its roots in China, Kakiemon has an elegant simplicity that conceals great depth.

Columns:

• International Relations

• Japan Through Statistics

• Literature

• Environment

• Lifestyle

• Contributing Photographers

• Government