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Will your PC be a bot? Sony (and others) want robots to replace desktops. Jun 1, 2004 1505
Color blinded: a user's guide to racism in Japan. Apr 1, 2004 2233
A design for (slow) life: she's called Japan's Martha Stewart, but Harumi Kurihara is her own homemaker. Mar 1, 2004 1364
Tokyo real estate: revival or risk? Will booming development in central Tokyo sink Odaiba--and everyone else? Mar 1, 2004 1428
These bots were made for walking: Honda's bold new bots are headed into your home. Feb 1, 2004 1290
Studio Ghibli: Japan's Anime Dream Factory: Oscar-winning director Hayao Miyazaki's magical kingdoms are very Japanese. Dec 1, 2003 915
A robopet revolution: the new breed of bots both bows and wows: just in time for Christmas, "comfort toys" promise comfort and jog. Cute, yes--but will consumers cuddle up? Dec 1, 2003 2239
Future imperfect: Japan's immigration policies and the winds of change: for too long Japan has dodged the immigration debate. But its population is now dwindling and complacency is not an option. Can integration work? Take Toyohashi--please. Cover Story Oct 1, 2003 2244
Holy strollers: Shikoku's popular pilgrimages bridge the gap between Buddhism and tourism. But can the rest of the moribund tourism industry succeed in selling the spiritual? Sep 1, 2003 2227
Risky biz: Pachinko is pervasive and profitable. And with Japan's politicians now pushing for casinos, it just might be a prototype. Aug 1, 2003 3229

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