January 2009 | Vol 2 | No 9

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• Publié par: iwudawap
• Nombre de lectures: 70
• Langue: Français
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4 This month, we look at the many ways to enjoy Japan — shopping in the most fashionable districts, taking part in cultural tours, or strolling through old towns where tradition still lives on. Discover Japan there’s something here for — everyone to enjoy.

on the cover:  Kabukiza kabuki theater in Tokyo’s Higashi Ginza district is a popular draw for foreign tourists. Kabuki is a popular form of entertainment and reservations are required. However,hitomakumitickets for viewing one performance from the fourth-floor seating can be purchased anytime for the reasonable price of 1,000 yen.

ter 18 f p i ri r m S e t m j in a is pnac- kor-anih trilateral SuMMit Meeting held The First Japan-China-ROK (Republic of Korea) Trilateral Summit Meeting was held on December 13 at the Kyushu National Museum in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

20 topics ld keene dona Donald Keene has come a long way since first stumbling on the bookA Tale of Genjiin a bookstore in his native New York nearly 70 years ago.

22 t S op p ic a s ce Magician Masamichi Katayama uses his powers of design to concoct unique retail spaces that mesmer- ize both clients and shop customers alike.

Jy 2009 |  V 2 |  n 9 24 t M op i ic n s gei folk craft The Japan Folk Crafts Museum in Tokyo is finding thatmingei, or folk craft, are being increasingly celebrated as the world today.

cu ge 26 t t h ti e ng     e ed gg proceSS NABEL Co.’s automated egg-packing system is the unseen technologi- cal marvel that makes sure the eggs you see in stores arrive just the way you like them.

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32 n j a a tu p re a Geographically and spiritually at the heart of Japan, Mt. Fuji and its majestic 3,776 form has long been a source of inspiration to Japanese people and a major icon abroad.

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EditEd and Publish Ed by thE CabinEt OffiCE, GOvErnmEnt Of JaPan the views e xpressed in this maga zine by interviewees or contributors do not necessarily represent the views of the c abinet office or the government.

28 topics nobel prize In December 2008, three Japanese scientists became the toast of the scientific community when they received Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry.

30 tourism life in japan Introducing the efforts of Japan writer and expert “Yokoso! Japan” Ambassador Elizabeth Kiritani, who discusses the playful personalities of the Japanese.