Japan+ Asia-Pacific Perspectives, January 2007, Volume 4, Number 9
 

Features:

• Special Feature: Educating the Future of Japan  This month's special feature reviews the history of Japanese education and highlights some initiatives at the forefront of modern elementary school teaching.
   
• Prime Minister: Abe Attends APEC Meeting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe recently attended the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Vietnam.
   
• Gourmand: A Feast for the Eyes A Japanese book of photographs takes a top prize in the world cookbook awards.
   
• Manga: A Soccer Inspiration The exploits of a manga character are inspiring a new generation of future soccer stars.
   
• Exchange: Interaction Today, Harmony Tomorrow  A major program of high school student exchanges between Japan and China started in 2006.
   
• Sub-Culture: Dressed for Action The third annual World Cosplay Summit drew contestants from around the globe.
   
• Interview: Toshitaka Hidaka An authority on animal behavior discusses the impact of humans on the global environment.
   
• Cool Japan: Dialogue with Gravity  A Japanese dance company is making a major impact on the world of contemporary dance.
   

Columns:

• Photography

• Tourism

• Lifestyle

• Environment

• Government

• Selection/Letters