Japan's Emergency Overseas Assistance
 In Japan's commitment to help reduce global poverty and promote human security and sustainable development, disaster prevention and relief is important. In November, Ghana, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, Indonesia, and Thailand received asssistance. A disaster relief team was dispatched to Indonesia in response to the volcanic eruption.
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A Monstrous Database
 Manga monsters can do ancestral research using the on- line catalogue
"Database of Images of Strange Phenomena and Yokai (Monstrous Beings)" published by
the International Research Center for Japanese Studies in Kyoto. Read the article in Trends in Japan, then trace your roots by clicking "Nichibunken Databases!" Database is in Japanese.
Trends in Japan
International Research Center for Japanese Studies |
Humanoid Robots Step Closer to Reality!
 Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) supported research and prototype development of an improved humanoid robot platform which promises to accelerate the introduction of these tireless helpers into society! Check out the details! |
Refocusing Japan's Manufacturing Sector!
 Carbon Fiber, Aircraft, Eco-Automobiles and other strategic sectors will be the foundation for Japan's future manufacturing sector. Read how Japan intends to enhance its competitiveness in high value industries.
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Deadlines at Japan Foundation
 Application deadlines for Japan Foundation grants in arts and education are coming up! For more information on grants for study in Japan, visual arts and documentaries, see their new website.
Visual Arts Grants
Teachers of Japanese Language |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs News
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With a new economic growth strategy, APEC leaders vowed to develop a sustainable, prosperous path within the regional community. Prime Minister Kan and President Obama agreed to focus on the development of energy-smart communities and clean energy technologies. Find out more. 
Published as part of Japan's regional tourism campaigns, here is a beautiful picture guide of hundreds of exquisitely presented regional Japanese dishes. Culinary tourism at its absolute best!
You have to admit, these little vehicles are sweet. You'll want to putsy around town in one of these. See the electric vehicles on the streets of Japan on Japan Video Topics. 
You've seen the exhibitions. 
In Japan's commitment to help reduce global poverty and promote human security and sustainable development, disaster prevention and relief is important. In November, Ghana, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, Indonesia, and Thailand received asssistance. A disaster relief team was dispatched to Indonesia in response to the volcanic eruption. 
Manga monsters can do ancestral research using the on- line catalogue 
Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) supported research and prototype development of an improved humanoid robot platform which promises to accelerate the introduction of these tireless helpers into society! Check out the details!
Carbon Fiber, Aircraft, Eco-Automobiles and other strategic sectors will be the foundation for Japan's future manufacturing sector. Read how Japan intends to enhance its competitiveness in high value industries.
Application deadlines for Japan Foundation grants in arts and education are coming up! For more information on grants for study in Japan, visual arts and documentaries, see their new website.
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