Japan+ Asia-Pacific Perspectives , June 2006, Volume 4, Number 2
 

Features:

• Electronics: A Calculated Success The development of electronic calculators has been internationally recognized.
   
• Entrepreneurs: Encouraging a venture spirit A government agency acknowledges Japan's entrepreneurs.
   
• Soccer: Toward the ultimate goal Soccer superstar Zico has led the Japanese team to this year's World Cup tournament.
   
• Special Feature: The power of women Since the Equal Employment Opportunity Law of 1986, women have been playing an increasingly important role in society. We focus on six women active in a variety of fields.
   
• Relief: Response to disaster   A medical NGO provides emergency relief for disaster victims.
   
• Paralympics: Breaking all barriers  The recent Paralympic Winter Games saw the best of the world's disabled athletes.
   
• Medicine: Sight for sore eyes  An eye doctor travels between Vietnam and Japan to offer much-needed medical support.
   
• Interview: Keiko Kiyama An international NGO worker discusses her experiences.
   
• Traditional Japan: An invitation to Noh An expert on the ancient performing art of Noh takes us on a magical journey through a traditional Noh play.

Columns:

• Fighting Talk

• Tourism

• Lifestyle

• Environment

• Government

• Selection/Letters