Asia Pacific Perspectives: Japan+, September 2004, Volume 2, Number 5
 

Features:

• Science: A Helping Hand The Power Assist Suit gives care-givers that extra power for lifting patients.
   
• Society: Non-profit Performers  A growing number of NPOs are dedicated to supporting the performing arts.
   
• Special Feature: Study in Japan Japan has many opportunities for overseas students, and many top-level academic institutions are keen to welcome students from abroad. We look at some of the best places to study.
   
• Archaeology: Tresures of Ancient Korea  A joint Korean-Japanese exhibition held in Japan displayed some of ancient Korea's finest treasures.
   
• Prime Minister: Koizumi's International Diplomacy  Prime Minister Koizumi holds a series of summit meetings.
   
• Interview: Takafumi Matsui  A comparative planetologist, Matsui examines the impact humans have had on our planet.
   
• Traditional Art: The Sound of Metal Japanese gongs are made from the alloy sahari, which has a rich tone when struck.

Columns:

• Cinema

• Environment

• Lifestyle

• Selection/Letters

• Government