Abstract:

"Outstanding location video and well-produced sound track combine to give viewers a unique up-close look at the geography and people of Japan. It is a contemporary examination of the many influences that shape life in modern Japan. You'll see how the Japanese combine centuries of tradition with technical innovation, adapting new ideas while retaining a unique cultural identity. Japan's efforts to deal with its limited natural resources and to help solve the world's environmental problems are demonstrated with unusual high-tech innovations."