What's New in Japan, September 22, 1996

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September 22, 1996

Hakone Town; an International Tourist Resort (Kanagawa,JAPAN) / What's New Sept.'96
(anagawa, Japan)
Hakone Town Tourist Information; such as major place of tourist interest,historic spots,tourist facilitys,hotsprings,festival and seasonal activities, with many pictures and QuickTime movies.[What's New]*Hot News and '96/Event Calendar from September to November[Hakone Town Walking Club]*October 10 (National Holiday) Togendai - Fukara Irrigation Channel - Western Shore of Lake Ashi - Fureai-no-Mori - Hakone (12km)*October 27(Sun)[Special Course] Kojiri - Kojiri Pass - Nagao Pass - Otome Pass - Mt. Kintoki - Sengokuhara[Guestbook]*Please send us Your Comments or Inquries.*If you answer our questionnairs, you have a chance to win a Special Hakone Product.

Tokyo Journal's CITYSCOPE - Feel Tokyo!
(Tokyo, Japan)
I can say absolutely that the rumors are not true: I would not attend the opening of an envelope. A manila folder, however. . . . Then there's the newborn nightclubs. These I never pass up. Just last month, there was Ritz (formerly BCBG and Muse), where the new owner, Yasu removed the sign outside, tore down a wall and flung the doors open for business.

Japan America Society of Southern California
(Tokyo, Japan)
The Japan America Society of Southern California, founded in 1909, is a non-profit, non-political organization of individuals and corporations with an interest in Japan and in U.S.-Japan relations. The Society offers unique opportunities to become involved in the business and cultural relationship between the two countries. Support for the work of the Japan America Society of Southern California is derived principally from membership dues, contributions and program fees.

Employment Practices of American Companies in Japan
(Tokyo, Japan)
Wondering how other American companies handle labor issues in Japan? This executive summary-style report details survey results on how U.S. companies treat their employees in Japan; based on a study of 229 ACCJ firms conducted by Towers Perrin management consultants. Covers common company practices in the areas of labor relations, training, recruiting, personnel policies, and local trends. Includes graphs. 1994, 40 pp. Price: %3,000/$24 members; %5,000/$40 non-members; air mail $4.

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
(Tokyo, Japan)
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation A unique venture between the European Commission and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry of Japan.

Raised voices greet lack of raised funding for Japan's space budget
(Tokyo Teleport,Tokyo Teleport,Japan)
Big plans ahead for Japan's space program have apparently done little to convince the Ministry of Finance to loosen its purse strings.

DIane Clapp Bartz Art Gallery - beautiful images
(Tokyo, Japan)
Diane finds inspiration from a wide variety of personal experiences and travels, and translates her keen perception of the nuances of nature in her work. Rather than imitating a scene, she draws emotions and feelings from it in her ethereal interpretations, relying on thumb-nail sketches and photographs for architectural reference.