Hope for Japan or U.S. Conspiracy?
The TPP issue has divided the country. How would Japan change by participating?
No. 9 December–January 2011/2012
Dynamism of International Division of Labor of the 21st Century Brought About by Regionalism
The significance of and the area requiring trade liberalization, which has supported development of the global economy since the 20th century, have been further expanded in the 21st century along with changes in the industrial structure.
FTAs, EPAs and similar vehicles of regionalism are currently the most effective political measures for promoting liberalization. Japan has no time to waste in proactively dealing with the situation.
No. 8 October–November 2011
New Prime Minister NODA’s Essay: My Plans for Government – Now is the time for achieving a “middle way” in politics
No. 7 August–September 2011
Design Beyond Form: the Art of Yoshioka Tokujin
Design without form may sound like a contradiction in terms, but international sensation Yoshioka Tokujin has built a meteoric career by shifting the focus of commercial design from objects to atmosphere. In an exclusive interview, Yoshioka sheds light on the philosophy and creative process behind his innovative work. (The image above is from the “Snow” installation held at the Mori Art Museum, Tokyo in 2010.)
No. 5 February–March 2011
From the Codex to the Kindle: Rising to the Challenges of Digital Publishing
The dawning of the digital age in publishing has brought upheavals on a scale unseen since Gutenberg. What was it about the book that made it unrivaled for centuries as a medium of learning in Europe and East Asia, and how can it adapt to the new age and survive into the future?
No. 3 October–November 2010
