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Japan Close-Up is an English-language monthly magazine in full color committed to bringing you the latest news on business, products, culture, society, trends, and people. Find articles on various aspects of Japan and in-depth analysis by experts in each field, plus fun quizzes and intriguing columns on festivals and useful Japanese expressions.
This magazine is essential for those interested in following what is going on in the fast-moving country of Japan and understanding the background to the latest trends and events. Please take a look at the sample articles available at the export-japan.com website.
By Patricia Pringle
The Great East Japan Earthquake and Shitsuke
In the most recent issues of Japan Close-Up (February to April 2011), we have been looking at the roots of 5S practices – Seiri (sorting), Seiton (organizing), Seiso (cleaning , shining), Seiketsu (standardizing , sanitizing)– in the values and practices of traditional Japanese culture.
