E-Journal

November/December 2004 Issue

November/December 2004 Issue

Visit Japan - Tourism in Japan

Cover Story : Visit Japan -Tourism in Japan-
Beauty, Security and Accessibility: Making Japan More Appealing to International Tourists
by Kimura Shozaburo
Cover Story : Visit Japan -Tourism in Japan-
Foreign Tourists: Changes in the Tourism Landscape
by Kobori Mamoru
Cover Story : Visit Japan -Tourism in Japan-
Popular Spots for Overseas Visitors -The Allure of the Japanese Countryside-
by Kyodo News
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Yufuin Hot Spring's Rustic Hospitality
by Mizoguchi Kumpei
Cover Story : Visit Japan -Tourism in Japan-
The Renaissance of Kyoto Tourism
by JEF Editorial Section
Cover Story : Visit Japan -Tourism in Japan-
Exploring the Tokyo Megalopolis
by JEF Editorial Section
Cover Story : Visit Japan -Tourim in Japan-
Greater Nagoya: A Captivating Site for Expo 2005
by METI and Japan Association for the 2005 World Exposition
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International Views on Japanese Tourism
by Tsuchiya Hiroshi
BUSINESS PROFILES
Banking Industry Resolved to Cure Financial Woes This Year
Interviewer: Ito Shuichi
TRENDS
The Problems We Face
by Inoki Takenori
Viewpoint S
The End of Faction-Based Politics and the Aftermath
by Sasaki Takeshi
FEATURE
An Emerging Security Triangle? A Japanese View (Part 1)
by Inoguchi Takashi
VIEWS FROM ASIA
Japan - Indonesia Economic Policy Dialogue
by Shiraishi Takashi
KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES
Maintaining Security - The Koban and the Neighbors Working Together -
by Matsunaga Tsutomu
SPECIAL ARTICLE
Japanese Civilization (Part 17) -Avoiding the Clash: Building a Civilization of Peace and Harmony-
by Kawakatsu Heita
Culture
Anime, Becoming Part of the Global Lexicon
by Kurosawa Tsuneo
FINANCE
The Deposit Insurance Cap and Regional Financial Institutions
by Izumi Masaki
GALLERY
Where is Japan's Traditional Craft Industry Going?
by Urushihara Takuya
EXPO 2005 AICHI JAPAN
EXPO 2005: Our Spaceship Earth
by Nakamura Toshio
JAPAN IN PERSON
Dr. Snake
Article by Elizabeth Kiritani and illustrations by Kiritani Itsuo
TOPICS
Major Changes Underway in Banking Industry
TOPICS
Japan Post to be Split into Four Firms
TOPICS
Hot Spa Towns and Villages Rocked by Water Scandal
Publisher's Note
Sports and Politics
By Noboru Hatakeyama
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Charts November/ December

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