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[V0] 18-105 2018/2019 No. 6 Dainichido Bugaku: A 1,300-Year-Old Dance Tradition

Cute Smartphone Trends

A Special Eye for Quality at Toyosu Fish Market

Wooden Buildings That Won’t Burn

[V0] 18-104 2018/2019 No. 5 Enjoying the Autumn Colors

Arimatsu Shibori Tie-Dyeing

Staying on Shodoshima Island: An Inviting Labyrinth

Ultra-Small Water Power Generator

[V0] 18-103 2018/2019 No. 4 Scanning History’s Secrets

Hidden Flavor in Japanese Cuisine

A Renaissance in Silk

Karuta – A Japanese Card Game

[V0] 18-102 2018/2019 No. 3 Life with Virtual Companions

The Goldfish Lanterns of Yanai

“Washi” Masking Tape

High-Tech Textiles Fight Fatigue

[V0] 18-089 2018/2019 No. 2 Japan Points the Way to Better Safety

Japan’s Most Faithful Dogs – The Akita Inu

Iizuka City and Wheelchair Tennis: From Rehab to World Sport

Japanese Ultra-Precision Spring Technology

[V0] 18-055 2018/2019 No. 1 Wagashi as Performance – From Artisan to Artist

Never Too Old – Seniors Master Digital Technology

Kamaishi’s New Alloy Cobarion Transforming the Biomedical World

Runners on Patrol – Keeping Suburban Streets Safe

[V0] 17-074 2017/2018 No.6 Medals with Memories: Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020

A Feast for the Eyes: Sushi Rolls for Celebrating

The Way of the Ninja: An Art for Living

Clean Energy in Snowy Niseko

Kumamoto’s Blue Bags: A Symbol of Resilience

[V0] 17-073 2017/2018 No.5 Ichida Kaki: The Sweet Paste of Dried Persimmons

Welcome to the World of Cosplay

New Life for an Old Wisteria

[V0] 18-040 2017/2018 No.4 Jikabuki: 300 Years of Amateur Theater

Learning about Life with Robots

Yuru Sports: A Laid-back Approach

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Your Face is your ID

[V0] 18-038 2017/2018 No.3 Dancing for the Departed

Survival Food, Gourmet Style

Sumo Wrestling with Bulls

Eco-friendly Firefighting Foam

[V0] 18-039 2017/2018 No.2 Niijima Glass: Bright Future for a Small Island

Nail Airt: Japanese Design with Universal Appeal

Sanriku Railway: Symbol of Hope

Japan’s Currency Technology

[V0] 17-037 2017/2018 No.1 Women Horseback Archers Compete in Yabusame

Japanese High-Tech Films Revolutionize Food

New Planetaria Bring the Stars to Life

Okigusuri: Trust-Based Medicine Marketing

[V0] 17-075 2016/2017 No. 6 Taxi: Wheeling for the World’s Best Hospitality

Shimi Culture: Preserving Food and Tradition

Plastic Models: An Every-Evolving Small World

Obakeyashiki: Ghost Houses of Frightful Fun

[V0] 17-014 2016/2017 No. 5 Illuminations: The Sparkling Jewels of Nighttime

Chindonya: Walking Advertisements

VR: A Virtual and Real Future

Arita Porcelain: Firing the Furnace in the 400th Year

[V0] 17-004 2016/2017 No. 4 Tokyo Makeup: Beautification-in-Station

The Capsule Hotel: More Than Just a Bed

Aso: 1.000 Years with the Grassland

The Vending Machine: High-Tech on the Sidewalk

[V0] 17-003 2016/2017 No. 3 Clap! Clap! “Tejime”

The “Tachigui” Restaurant: Japanese Food Stands Up

Contemporary Art Inspires Islands: Setouchi Triennale

Nore: Cloths Conveying Tradition Across Time

[V0] 17-002 2016/2017 No. 2 Tokyo’s First World Cultural Heritage

Ukai on the Nagara River

Handwashing to Save the World

Seeding the Future with Robots

[V0] 17-001 2016/2017 No. 1 Jakuchu: Brilliance Beyond 300 Years

Wrapping a Gift from the Heart

A Taste from Japan UMAMI

Flood Control from Underground

[V0] 16-002 2015/2016 No. 6 Smile Again in Tohoku

Nishikigoi Fish as Art

Tiny Bubbles with Huge Potential

Para-Ekiden A new kind of Relay

[V0] 16-003 2015/2016 No. 5 Japan’s Red-crowned Crane The Kushiro Wetlands

Capsule Toys Not Just for Children

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The Mamachari Japan’s City Bicycle

Kiri-e The Art of Cutting Paper

[V0] 16-001 2015/2016 No. 4 Japan Blue

Yuzu The Fruit that Saved a Village

Plating A Technology Still at the Cutting Edge

A New Era for Japan’s Forests

[V0] 15-024 2015/2016 No. 3 Origami Goes High-Tech

Welcome to a World of Robots

Behind the Scenes in a Noh Theater

Koji Beyond the Traditional Usage

[V0] 15-023 2015/2016 No. 2 Harie A Community Centered on Water

Kaizen The Secret behind Japanese Productivity

Safer Japanese Methods for Deterring Insects

Uji Birthplace of Matcha Green Tea

[V0] 15-022 2015/2016 No. 1 Kiriko Lantern Festival of Noto

Haiku The World’s Shortest Poem

Bluefin Tuna Aquacultre Completing the Farm-raising Cycle

Stamps and Seals For Business and for Fun

[V0] 15-004 2014/2015 No. 6 By Shinkansen to Hokuriku

Kendama’s Global Appeal

Reviving Town’s Old Machiya

Eco Ships for Cleaner Seas

Japan – A Nation of Light

[V0] 15-003 2014/2015 No. 5 Snow Monkeys

Satchels Filled with Memories

Changing Corporate Cafeterias

White Impulse

30 Second Trailer

[V0] 15-002 2014/2015 No. 4 What is a Yurukyara?

Kurokawa Onsen – An Old Hot Spring Revived

Silken Thread from Spiders

A Japanese Approach to Bread

[V0] 15-001 2014/2015 No. 3 Prepared for Disaster

The Japanese Love of Sound

Kisoji – The Old Mountain Road

The Spirit of Mottainai

[V0] 14-032 2014/2015 No. 2 Festival Art in Tohoku

A Spirit of Service

Exploring a Tokyo Yokocho

Washi – The Versatile Paper

[V0] 14-030 2014/2015 No. 1 The Islands of Nagasaki

Caring Technology

Making Tokyo Life Easier

A Clean and Tidy Life

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[V0] 14-027 2013/2014 No. 6 Cooking Toys Promote Communication

Manhole Cover Art

Japanese Fast Food: Stand & Eat Soba

Eyeglass Capital Sabae Leads Innovation

[V0] 14-002 2013/2014 No. 5 A Seven-Minute Miracle! The Shinkansen Cleaning Theater

Becoming More Useful:

Innovative Food Containers

High School Students' Challenge!

4. LED Fishing Lights: Revolutionizing the Fishing Industry

[V0] 14-001 2013/2014 No. 4 What is Spochan?

Chopstick Culture in Japan

Powered Suits Helping Farmers

4. Ise Jingu Shikinen Sengu Reconstructing Tradition

[V0] 13-032 2013/2014 No. 3 Landscape Gardener

Getting Together! The Latest Cafes and Bars

The Japanese Crested Ibis Starting Over from Zero

4. Communication Robots

[V0] 13-031 2013/2014 No. 2 Ultra-Lightweight Vehicle

Tatami and the Japanese Lifestyle

Sightseeing Train

4. Sushi Academy

[V0] 13-012 2013/2014 No.1 Koban (Japanese Police Box)

Tsunami Simulation Helping Limit Damage

Hydroponic Farming

4. Hakone A Relaxing Retreat

[V0] 12-038 2012/2013 No.6 Seasonal Traditions in Japan

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

[V0] 12-037 2012/2013 No.5 Elementary School Life in Japan

The School Day

School Meals

School Events

Summer Vacation

[V0] 12-036 2012/2013 No.4 Tokyo

Trendsetting Tokyo

Tokyo’s Latest Landmark

Tokyo – City of Sports

Gourmet Tokyo

[V0] 12-035 2012/2013 No.3 Budo

The Spirit of Budo

Budo Techniques and Power

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Traditional Budo Equipment

Budo Today

[V0] 12-034 2012/2013 No.2 A Glimpse of Japan’s Cultural Heritage

Kamakura – Home of Samurai Culture

Jomon Archeological Sites in Tohoku

Okinawa World Heritage

Mt. Fuji, Japan’s Sacred Mountain

[V0] 12-033 2012/2013 No.1 Tohoku Reconstruction – Eco-friendly and Disaster Resistant

Tohoku’s Eco-friendly Reconstruction

Geothermal Energy in Japan

Pioneering Disaster Technology

New National Park for Sanriku

[V0] 12-016 2011/2012 No.9 The Camellias of Hagi

Arita Porcelain

Leading-Edge Desalination Technology

Wadaiko Drumming

[V0] 12-015 2011/2012 No.8 Meiji Jingu - A Tokyo Oasis

Amezaiku Candy Sculpture

Saving Energy with Sensors

Kyo Yuzen Kimono Dyeing

[V0] 12-014 2011/2012 No.7 Gokayama’s Thatched Farmhouses

Another Taste of Japan

Stronger and Lighter than Steel

Maki-e - Gold on Lacquer

[V0] 11-031 2011/2012 No.6 Niihama Taiko Festival

Japanese Rice Snacks

Shaping Our World with Plastics

The Puppet Art of Bunraku

[V0] 11-032 2011/2012 No.5 Solar Power in Japan

Ise-Shima – Ancient Shrines and Pearls

Stationery Moves with the Times

The Ukiyoe Tradition

[V0] 11-028 2011/2012 No.4 A Festival of Festivals: Tohoku Rokkon Sai

800 Years of Tradition: Aizu Tajima Gion Festival

Showcasing Tohoku Dance: Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival

Festival on Matsushima Bay: Shiogama Minato Festival

[V0] 11-027 2011/2012 No.3 Hiraizumi – Once Again a Beacon of Hope

Fukushima’s World-leading Aluminum Technology

The Magnificent Wooden Chests of Sendai

Keeping the Auto Industry on the Road

[V0] 11-021 2011/2012 No.2 Takachiho – Land of Legends

Walking on Wood

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Flea Markets for Fun

Technology Inspired by Tradition

[V0] 11-017 2011/2012 No.1 The Colorful World of Bentobako

Miniaturizing Medicine

Experimenting with Fashion

Miyajima - Island Shrine to Nature

[V0] 11-009 2010/2011 No.9 Izu – Paradise of Flowers

Snow and Hemp in Ojiya

Leave it All to the Movers

Hina – Ningyo Dolls

[V0] 11-006 2010/2011 No.8 Japan’s High-Speed Rail System

Matsue – The Water City

Speedy and Safe – Japan’s Egg Technology

Artful Gift Wrapping

Azuki – The Versatile Little Red Bean

[V0] 10-048 2010/2011 No.7 January ‘11

Wajima-nuri Lacquerware

Lighting up the Night in Arashiyama

Fine Marquetry From Hakone

A Cascade of Chrysanthemums

2010/2011 No.6 November ‘10

Lakes of Many Colors

Safe Water from Every Tap

Tsumami Kanzashi Hair Ornaments

Karatsu Kunchi Festival

[V0] 10-044 2010/2011 No.5 October ‘10

Onigiri – Rice to Go

When Lacquer Meets Deerskin

Electric Vehicles Hit the Street

Owara Kaze no Bon Festival

[V0] 10-037 2010/2011 No.4 September ‘10

The Dinosaurs of Katsuyama

Tokyo’s New Green Heart

Ishiakari Stone Lanterns

[V0] 10-036 2010/2011 No.3 August ‘10

Cyber Robot Suits

Kumiko Latticework

The Essential Bean

Pillars of Flame

[V0] 10-030 2010/2011 No.2 July ‘10

Wasabi

Rebun – Island of Flowers

Japan’s Advanced Vending Machines

Tenugui – The Handy Cloth

[V0] 10-029 2010/2011 No.1 May ‘10

Kakunodate – Sakura and Samurai

Designed for Universal Use

A Tradition of Fine Blades

Edo Period Puppet Theater

[V0] 10-025 2009/2010 No.9 March ‘10

Mount Fuji in Winter

Yusan-bako - Picnic Boxes

New Ways to Use Cardboard

Kariwano’s Giant Tug-of-war

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[V0] 10-024 2009/2010 No.8 February ‘10

Nambu-tekki - Cast Ironware

Winter Train to Tsugaru

Jomon Art - Ancient Yet Modern

Kendo - A Sport for Mind and Body

[V0] 10-0019 2009/2010 No.7 January ‘10

The Miniature Appeal of Netsuke

Nature’s Beauty at Lake Akan

Keeping Frozen Cells Alive - CAS

Wazuma -Japanese Traditional Magic

[V0] 09-182 2009/2010 No.6 December ‘09

Unfolding the Story of the kyo-sensu Fan

Highly Polished Skills

Matsuri-zushi - Festival Sushi

Iriomote’s Shichi Festival

[V0] 09-139 2009/2010 No.5 October ‘09

Funadansu - Sea Chests

Sweet Accessories

Yamaga Lantern Festival

Wagakki - Ancient Japanese Musical Instruments

[V0] 09-016 2009/2010 No.4 September ‘09

Dancing the Summer Nights Away

Mottainai - Even Tiny Scraps Can Be Reused

Cruising Down the Shimanto River

Umbrellas to Slip in a Pocket

[V0] 09-94 2009/2010 No.3 August ‘09

Ajisai - Hydrangeas in Hakone

Lettuce From a Factory

Mizuhiki - The Art of Tying Paper Cords

New Life for Old Facilities

[V0] 09-75 2009/2010 No.2 June ‘09

Hiking the Shinetsu Trail

When Mending Becomes an Art

A Better Way to Peaceful Sleep

New Technology for Disabled in Sports

[V0] 09-74 2009/2010 No.1 May ‘09

The Cherry Blossoms of Yoshino

Titanium Tiles for Temple Roofs

How Old Firms Survive

Old Crafts in Modern Art

[V0] 09-63 Selection 2008/2009

Monkiri Asobi – The Art of Papercutting

Donabe – Most Versatile of Cooking Pots

Deco Art - It’s Everywhere!

High-Rise Work Fashion

Tokyo’s Subtropical Islands

Night Festival in Chichibu

Iwami Kagura – Ancient Ritual to Modern Folk Art

Fresh Ideas for Mobile Living

Minamata - An Eco-Aware Community

Green Revolution Transforms City Rooftops

[V0] 09-53 2008/2009 No.9 March ‘09

Donabe – Most Versatile of Cooking Pots

Bonsai – Nature’s Beauty in Miniature

Iwami Kagura – Ancient Ritual to Modern Folk Art

Green Revolution Transforms City Rooftops

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[V0] 09-21 2008/2009 No.8 February ‘09

Tiny Satellite Carries a Big Dream

A Stroll Through Old Kawagoe

Carry Your Own Chopsticks

Tsukemono – The Pleasure of Japanese Pickles

[V0] 09-7 2008/2009 No.7 January ‘09

Night Festival in Chichibu

Monkiri Asobi – The Art of Papercutting

Miyadaiku – Guardians of a Tradition of Building in Wood

Sushi from Tokyo Bay Again

[V0] 08-252 2008/2009 No.6 November ‘08

The Healing Powers of the Jellyfish

Ready to Eat. Instantly, Anywhere

Bamboo’s Deep Roots in Japanese Life

Traditional Crafts, Modern Design - That’s Kanazawa

[V0] 08-252 2008/2009 No.5 October ‘08

Walking the Old Tokaido Highway

Compact Houses for Spacious Living

Learning about Life from Food

Fun Ways to Get Fit

[V0] 08-212 2008/2009 No.4 September ‘08

Manga Goes Worldwide

World’s Biggest Firework

Japanese Denim-High Fashion and Eco-Friendly

Deco Art – It’s Everywhere!

[V0] 08-204 2008/2009 No.3 August ‘08

Tokyo’s Subtropical Islands

Toys For All Ages

Japanese Cuisine – Sincerity is the Key

Building to Blend with Nature

[V0] 08-164 2008/2009 No.2 June ‘08

Untouched for 8,000 Years: Shirakami-Sanchi Forest

High-Rise Work Fashion

Fine Mist Cools City Heat

Minamata - An Eco-Aware Community

[V0] 08-111 2008/2009 No.1 May ‘08

Mixing Up A Super Fuel

Hokkaido Horse-trekking

Fresh Ideas for Mobile Living

New Future for Smallest Room

[V0] 08-94 2008-03 Tokyo Girls Collection

Japan Tourism Goes Green

High-Tech Hairpieces

Railway Country

[V0] 08-90 2008-02 Winter in Japan’s Snow Country

Tree Surgeons at Work

Robot, A Remarkable Companion

World’s Biggest Comic Convention

[V0] 08-58 2008-01 Toyako – Scenic Site of G8 Summit

“Eco” - The New Brand Image

New Year’s Friendly Demons

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The Miniature World of Omake

[V0] 08-37 2007-12 Yokohama – Japan’s First Modern City

Traditional Art Meets Pop Culture

A Challenge of Skills

Never Too Old to Play

[V0] 08-14 2007-11 A New Style of Lifelong Learning in Shibuya

The Lake that Inspired Tale of Genji

Why is Japanese Fruit so Delicious?

Clear as Glass, But So Much Stronger

[V0] 08-13 2007-10 Try New Products for Free at Sample Lab

Revealing the Hidden Side of Industry

Eating on the Train – Ekiben Boxed Meals

A Designer’s Ideas Transform Local Industries

[V0] 08-38 Selection 2000-2006

September 2007

Volume 1: Tourist Attractions of Japan

Volume 2: Japanese Culture and Lifestyle

Volume 3: Modern Japan

[V0] 07-76 2007-03 A New Focus for Art in Tokyo

Recycling with IC Cards

The Rebirth of Japanese Calligraphy

Izu Peninsula in Spring

[V0] 07-75 2007-02 A Day Trip Across Tokyo Bay

The Charm of Modern Paper Craft

Cleaning Water with Carbon Fibre

Revitalizing a Town with Ume

[V0] 07-74 2007-01 Naoshima ~The Island of Art~

Bringing a New Charm to BONSAI

At the Forefront of Endoscopy

Japan’s Creative Cheese

[V0] 07-70 2006-12 One-Day Trip to Tsukuba ~Nature and Science~

Edo Kites Flying High

Supporting the Next Generation of Aircraft ~Carbon Fibre Composite Materials~

Tokyo Traditional Taste

[V0] 07-69 2006-11 Global Oysters Supported by Forests

Not Just for Play ~Mobile Game Devices Evolve~

Tokyo One-Day Trip

UDON ~Noodles Fostered by Nature~

[V0] 07-68 2006-10 Japan’s 50 Years as a UN Member

Onsen, Warm-hearted Hot Springs - Beppu and Yufuin -

Ramen, Japan’s Favourite Noodles

The Small Island that Drives on Ethanol

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[V0] 07-67 2006-09 State-of-the-art Prosthetics

Staying at a World Heritage Site

Basement Food Riches

Preparing for Natural Disasters

[V0] 07-66 2006-08 Beach Cleaning Buggy

Secrets of the White Egret Castle

The Yukata Fashion Boom

WASHI, the Finest Japanese Paper

The Popular Tokyo English Bus Tour

[V0] 07-65 2006-07 Climbing for Cleaning

Living with Flowers

Furoshiki ~The Flexible Wrapping Cloth~

Self-Expression through Digital Art

[V0] 07-64 2006-06 Mobile Phone TV

Exploring Japan: Appreciating Wooden Architecture

Japan Welcomes Young Students

[V0] 07-63 2006-05 Japan’s Assistance for Iraq

Exploring Japan : Appreciating Japanese Sounds

Japanese Anime in Malaysia

Citizens in City Planning

[V0] 07-62 2006-04 The Roots of Japanese Anime

Shop Assistants with Purchasing Power

Exploring Japan: Appreciating Japanese-style Rooms

The Japanese Economy is Rising from Recession

[V0] 07-61 2006-03 Shimane – Land of Silver, Swords and Ancient Shrines

Latest Digital Camera Trends

Art of Hidden Beauty

More than Cute – Kawaii!!

[V0] 07-60 2006-02 City of Countless Faces

The Art of the Compact

Keeping the Expressways Safe

Weaving Works of Beauty

[V0] 07-59 2006-01 Fighting Sport Builds Friendship

Block Toy Unblocks Creativity

Heroes of Disaster – Tokyo’s Hyper-Rescue Team

Underground Caverns of Akiyoshi

[V0] 06-151 2005-12 Kyushu National Museum

Heart-Warming Nabe Cookery

Waste Disposal as a Work of Art

Glories of Long Ago - Hiraizumi -

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[V0] 06-150 2005-11 Nikko - Japan’s Oldest International Resort

What’s Happening in the Motorcycle World

Senior Volunteers Work Abroad

Traditional Good-Luck Charms

[V0] 06-149 2005-10 Cycling the Islands of the Inland Sea

Underground Tokyo

Rice and the Japanese

A Promise Kept – The White Stork Flies Again

[V0] 06-148 2005-09 The Artificial Limb Makers

Akihabara – Hobbyist’s Paradise

A Brush with Beauty

Bringing Color Back to the Oceans

[V0] 06-147 2005-08 Helping Hands Build Iraqi-Japanese Friendship

Getting Close to the Animals

When Computers Can’t Match Human Skill

Aomori – Land of Contrasts

[V0] 06-146 2005-07 Winter Snow Keeps Summer Cool

Kyoto State Guest House

Moerenuma – From Landfill to Park

Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival

[V0] 06-145 2005-06 First Steps for World Citizens

Raining in Japan

Robot Partners

Wagashi – The Taste of the Seasons

[V0] 06-144 2005-05 Tsunami Alert!

After the EXPO – Visit Iseshima

Games Reach the Next Level

Okinawan Sanshin

[V0] 06-143 2005-04 EXPO 2005, Aichi

Lacquer Reborn

Cultivating the Tuna

The Island that Runs on Water