Japan+ Asia-Pacific Perspectives , December 2006, Volume 4, Number 8
 

Features:

• Special Feature: The Height Of Fashion  Japanese fashions are turning heads around the globe. In this report on the cutting edge of Japanese fashion, we spotlight the Tokyo Collection, meet some spirited new designers and check out the latest street fashion trends.
   
• Prime Minister: Are Visit China And South Korea  Prime Minister Shinzo Abe recently made his first official overseas visits.
   
• United Nations: Fifty Years Of UN Membership   This year marks the 50th anniversary of Japan's membership of the United Nations.
   
• History: Pioneering Mutual Understanding  A retrospective look at the history of relations between Australia and Japan.
   
• Interview: Mitsuru Yamada An international political scientist discusses the role of the international community in the peacebuilding process.
   
• Traditional Japan: The Kingyo Aesthetic The nurturing of Japanese goldfish over centuries has developed into a veritable art form.

Columns:

• Charscters

• Tourism

• Lifestyle

• Environment

• Government

• Questionnaire