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

Features:

• Interview: Toshio Watanabe Professor Watanabe is an expert on international development. He talks about economics development in the Asia-Pacific region, and looks at the contributions Japan can make.
   
• Special Feature: Roads to Reform With Japan's economy still stagnating after a decade-long recession, the government has a series of new policies to stimulate an economic turnaround. We report on action being taken in areas ranging from urban renewal to recycling.
   
• Development: Towards a Greener Future Japan is a leading donor of Official Development Assistance.  We look at how Japan's ODA programs are being used to tackle environmental issues in development countries.
   
• Traditional Art: Raden Highly ornate craftwork using lacquer and mother-of-pearl is found throughout East and Southeast Asia.  We trace its history, and look at the works of master craftsman Shosai Kitamura.

Columns:

• Iraq

• Literature

• International Relations

• Lifestyle

• Government

• Tourism

• Japan Through Statistics

• Environment

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