Asia Pacific Perspectives: Japan+, November 2005, Volume 3, Number 7
 

Features:

• Ecology: Unraveling the Earth's Mysteries A groundbreaking new project seeks to shed light on climate change mechanisms.
   
• Special Feature: Neighbor to Neighbor This year has been designated the Japan-Korea Friendship Year 2005. We spotlight the current mania for each other's popular cultures and the interactions taking place in a variety of fields.
   
• Children's Summit: A Message from the Next Generation The Children's World Summit for the Environment 2005 Aichi Japan was held in July to discuss the worsening global environment.
   
• Security: Stand By to Repel Pirates! Japan is working with maritime authorities throughout Southeast Asia to eradicate piracy in the area.
   
• History: The Origins of Sino-Japanese Cultural Exchange A recent exhibition looked back at the age during which the starting point of Sino-Japanese relations was created.
   
• Prime Minister: Koizumi Attends 60th UN General Assembly Prime Minister Koizumi recently joined world leaders at the 60th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
   
• Interview: Takashi Shiraishi  An Asia specialist focuses on the interrelationships between the United States, East Asia and Japan.
   
• Traditional Art: Iro Nabeshima Porcelain  With its perfected techniques, unique style and beautiful colorings, Iro Nabeshima ware is one of the finest examples of traditional Japanese ceramic art.

Columns:

• Otaku Culture

• Structural Reforms

• Lifestyle

• Environment

• Government

• Selection/Letters