Japan+ Asia-Pacific Perspectives , September 2006, Volume 4, Number 5
 

Features:

• Antarctica: Exploring The Frozen Wastes  Japan's antarctic research celebrates 50 years.
   
• Design: Keep It Simple Japanese product designs have received many international awards.
   
• Special Feature: Urban Revival  As the economy picks up after a prolonged period of stagnation, Japan's cities are springing back to life. We look at some of the exciting redevelopment projects which are contributing to the reshaping of the urban landscape.
   
• War Crimes: Justice At Last  Japanese lawyer Motoo Noguchi is a judge at the Cambodian War Crimes Tribunal.
   
• Prime Minister: Koizumi Attends St. Petersburg Summit  Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi participated in the G8 summit in St. Petersburg, the Russian Federation, after a five-day visit to the Middle East.
   
• Interview: Yasuhiro Yamamoto  A member of the Japan Disaster Relief team Talks about his experiences on the medical front line.
   
• Cool Japan: Yoshitomo Nara One of the icons of contemporary art talks about his need to create and the happiness he derives from his work.

Columns:

• Charscters

• Tourism

• Lifestyle

• Environment

• Government

• Selection/Letters