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July 1st, 2010: JAPAN SPOTLIGHT July/August 2010 issue (July 1, 2010)

COVER STORY: White Paper on International Economy & Trade 2010
In featuring the White Paper on International Econo... read more

COVER STORY: White Paper on International Economy & Trade 2010
In featuring the White Paper on International Economy and Trade 2010 in this latest edition, Japan SPOTLIGHT asked for contributions from academic experts and executives of front-running business corporations. These contributions are shown as cover stories on the pages right after the following article summarizing the annual Japanese government report. SPECIAL ARTICLES: Futenma Base Issue
A Test to Deepen Japan-US Relations
By Satoshi MORIMOTO
PERSONAL PROFILE: Interview with Setsuko Yuki, a famed food coordinator
Japanese Cuisine Changing World Food Culture
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May 1st, 2010: JAPAN SPOTLIGHT May/June 2010 issue (May 1, 2010)

COVER STORY:Gender Equality Spurs Economic Growth
Women's potential competency is untapped sources of fuel for econ... read more

COVER STORY:Gender Equality Spurs Economic Growth
Women's potential competency is untapped sources of fuel for economic growth. Intelligent women in Japan and the rest of the world will discuss the future role of women in the economy. In particular, Japanese women will - and should - be given a greater opportunity to display their competency that overwhelms men's.
Cultural Exchange: Tunisia
Interview with Tunisian Ambassador N. B. F. Hached
Special Interview: Pedaling to World Fame (2) Interview with ex-World Sprint Cycling Champion Koichi Nakano
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March 29, 2010: Thanks to your cooperation for JEF-Chatham House Symposium
JEF-Chatham House Symposium (Friday 26 March 2010 Venue: Imperial Hotel Tokyo) was held successfully. Thank you very much for your participation and support.
The conference summary is scheduled to be posted by the end of April.

March 2, 2010: Register now !! Japan-Europe Forum in Tokyo

Friday 26 March 2010 / 13:15-16:50 / Venue: Imperial Hotel Tokyo Policy-makers, economists and business leaders from ... read more

Friday 26 March 2010 / 13:15-16:50 / Venue: Imperial Hotel Tokyo Policy-makers, economists and business leaders from Japan, the U.K., Germany, France, Switzerland and other European countries gather to discuss the post-crisis world economy - from the failure of economic growth models to the way forward. (Admission Free / Deadline Friday 19 March)
For more information, please visit the conference website at http://www.congre.co.jp/japan-euforum/index_en.html
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March 1, 2010: JAPAN SPOTLIGHT March/April 2010 issue (March 1, 2010)

COVER STORY:What policies do we expect from Japan's new DPJ-led government?
Experts discuss a possible policy chang... read more

COVER STORY:What policies do we expect from Japan's new DPJ-led government?
Experts discuss a possible policy change in Japan as well as in the world likely brought about by Tokyo's unprecedented change of power. J. Terashima, viewed as an adviser to the Hatoyama government, portrays what form of nation Japan should seek to be & other experts look into Japan's new government.
Special Interview: Pedaling to World Fame (1) Interview with ex-World Sprint Cycling Champion Koichi Nakano
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