Asia-Pacific Perspectives: Japan+, June 2004, Volume 2, Number 2
 

Features:

• Culture: Kimono Comeback The traditional kimono has been enjoying a revival as everyday wear.
   
• Japan Prize: The 20th Award Ceremony  The Japan Prize is awarded anually to honor outstanding achivements in science and technology.
   
• Special Feature: Think globally, act locally  Local authorities in Japan have been promoting initiatives that capitalize on the characteristics of an area to revitalize its economy.
   
• Fair trade: Giving Profits to the Producers   Choosing which coffee you drink can support local communities in the developing world.
   
• International Contributions: Toward a Hunger-free World  Keijiro Otsuka is known for his research into poverty and hunger.
   
• Prime Minister: Koizumi in Summit Meetings Koizumi meets the Prime Ministers of Sweden and Turkey.
   
• Interview: Koichi Iwabuchi  Media researcher Iwabuchi examines the effects of the flow of popular culture across borders in Asia.
   
• Traditional Art: Decorative Dolls  Dolls used to be made for ceremonies or as toys, but more recent dolls are stunning works of art.

Columns:

• Japan Through Statistic

• Government

• Fashion

• Environment

• Lifestyle
• Sports, Recycling and Art
• Family Crest T-Shirts
• Household Solar Energy Monitor
• Roll-up Keyboard

• Selection/Letters