
Hidden Champions Inspiring the World

Plating Tech Brings Innovations
Today, smartphones and other electronic devices have become ubiquitous, but this would never have been possible without incredible advancements in plating technology. Plating processes, which apply a metal coating to the surfaces of other materials, not only improve the appearance of everyday manufactured products and enhance their durability, but are also essential in producing the circuits in all sorts of electronic devices.

Japanese Technology in Your Palm
People around the world benefit daily from the engineering expertise of Japan’s small and medium enterprises. Examples of their contributions can be found inside Apple’s trademark iPhone. Apple’s 2017 list of over 200 top suppliers includes 55 Japanese companies.

Contributed Article : Rich Lesser
Three Ways Japan Can Build on Its Economic Revival

Prime Minister in Action

Prime Minister’s Remarks on Universal Health Coverage

Sport for Tomorrow

Long-Lasting Kizuna
with U.S. Military Personnel

Overcoming Disasters Together

Imparting the Spirit of Peace and Humanity to Future Generations

Open Innovation for Fully Automated Driving

Japanese Individuals Contributing Worldwide
Supporting Refugees’ Self-Reliance

This is Japan
Winter : Gleaming White and Emerald Glow

This is Japan
Yamagata

Friends of Japan
Wadaiko Drumbeats in the United Arab Emirates

The JET Programme
Taking Turkey to Gifu

Vol.28
Winter 2018
Vol.28
Winter 2018
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Da Nang, Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to attend the 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. In his statement, he reiterated Japan’s proactive stance for establishing “free and fair” trade rules. During this period in Da Nang, ministers of 11 countries including Japan agreed on the core elements of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).