Asia Pacific Perspectives: Japan+, February 2005, Volume 2, Number 10
 

Features:

• Science: The Semiconductor Pioneer  The Jun-ichi Nishizawa Medal was founded in recognition of the pioneering work of a Japanese scientist.
   
• Design: Comfortable and Creative New office designs offer stimulating, stylish environments in which to work.
   
• Special Feature: The Changing Face of Agriculture Japan's agriculture has been seen as uncompetitive, and years of decline have increased the country's dependency on imports. Japanese produce is now gaining a good reputation overseas for quality, though, and new initiatives are breathing life into the agricultural sector.
   
• Forum: Maintaining Cultural Diversity The 2nd World Cultural Forum brought together prominent cultural figures from around the world.
   
• Culture: Back to Tradition The Foundation brings Japan's rich world of traditional culture to contemporary audiences.
   
• Prime Minister: Korean President Visits Japan  Prime Minister Koizumi and President Roh hold a summit meeting in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere at a resort in Southwestern Japan.
   
• Interview: Noriaki Oshikawa Literature from Southeast Asia is gaining popularity in Japan; translator Oshikawa talks about its appeal.
   
• Traditional Art: Everyday Aesthetics  Contemporary potters have elevated folk craft traditions to art.

Columns:

• Drama

• Statistics

• Lifestyle

• Environment

• Government

• Selection/Letters