Asia Pacific Perspectives: Japan+, August 2004, Volume 2, Number 4
 

Features:

• Business: The Miniature World of Kaiyodo Miniature model manufacturer Kaiyodo has become a big name brand.
   
• Society: Opening the Door to the Legal Profession A new system of graduate law schools makes it easier to sit law exams.
   
• Special Feature: Tomorrow's Technology  New support is being given to cutting edge technology in an effort to increase the country's competitiveness. We take a look at some of the latest in high-tech.
   
• International Contributions: The Gentle Iron Lady A Japanese principal has built a thriving school in Oman.
   
• Prime Minister: Koizumi Attends G8 Summit  The Sea Island Summit included discussions on the reconstruction of Iraq and poverty alleviation.
   
• Interview: Toshio Iyotani An expert on migration, Iyotani examines globalization and the movement of people.
   
• Traditional Art: Gold on Color  Gold leaf is placed in intricate patterns on a colored base to produce gorgeously decorative ceramics.

Columns:

• Japan Through Statistics

• Government

• Cinema

• Environment

• Lifestyle

• Selection/Letters