Anything, Anywhere Home Deliveries.  Japan has had a long history of meticulous packaging and systems for transporting goods around the country.  Modern express home delivery services has taken this tradition to a whole new level.

Video topic which looks at Tokyo street fashion

This video topic looks at the care taken to deliver high quality fruits to the marketplace.

A new technology uses the power of light to automatically keep buildings and the environment clean. Titanium oxide is a photocatalyst, a material that causes other substances to react to light. When tiles or glass coated with this material are exposed to sunlight, a chemical reaction decomposes any dirt on the surface, so building exteriors and windows clean themselves in the sun's light.

Japan's rigorous academic system is being blamed for creating a generation of aggressive, damaged individuals.

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The seaside city of Kamakura is an hour from Tokyo via rail.  It was the center of samurai rule in the 12th and 13th centuries. After the samurai military caste seized power, they created a refined culture based on Zen Buddhism and warrior ideals. The cultural achievements of this era can still be appreciated in tranquil Kamakura, with its many temples, gardens and artistic treasures.

Just 1.5 hours by train from Tokyo, the mountain resort area of Hakone makes an ideal day trip to explore the natural beauty of Japan.

(2004.01.07) 陰陽座 - 睡 (KICM-1091)

Tofu (豆腐) or bean curd is a food of Chinese origin.  It is made by coagulating soy milk, and then pressing the resulting curds into blocks. There are many different varieties of tofu, including fresh tofu and tofu that has been processed in some way.   Since tofu has very little flavor or smell on its own, it can be used either in savory or sweet dishes, and is often seasoned or marinated to suit the dish.

(2003.10.01) 陰陽座 - 醒 (KICM-1090)