Japan+ Asia-Pacific Perspectives, February 2007, Volume 4, Number 10
 

Features:

• Special Feature: Making a New Start This month we profile six people taking on new challenges at various stages of life to see how the power of fair competition is reenergizing Japan.
   
• Prime Minister: Abe Attends Visits the Philippines Prime Minister Abe recently visited the Philippines to mark the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties.
   
• Design: 50 Years of Good Design  The Good Design Award celebrates 50 years of excellent Japanese designs.
   
• Sport: The Road to Glory  A Japanese baseball coach hopes to lead the Myanmar national team to success.
   
• Cuisine: Crossing Culinary Cultures A new program is attempting to further understanding of Japan's culinary culture.
   
• Leisure: From the Bard to the Board Last year, the 2006 World Othello Championships were held in Japan.
   
• Interview: Moto'o Kawabata  A leading market researcher discusses the experiences of Japanese retail companies in the Asian market.
   
• Traditional Japan: Netsuke - Diminutive Delights  From humble origins, netsuke carvings have grown into a major art form.
   

Columns:

• Photography

• Tourism

• Lifestyle

• Environment

• Government

• Selection/Letters