☆2008年3月号☆

■Features■
14 ウィークエンド: 桜の咲く季節到来！
18 トラベル： 日本旅行記
24 トピック: 行ってみたくなる日本紀行文
34 トピック：アイルランドにつつまれて～聖パトリックデイ
36 ボイス：パンツェッタ・ジローラモ
52 ヘルス： 日本の救急医療の現在


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56 メディカルトリートメント特集：めざせ、健康！


■Every Month■
06 カレンダー 幣誌エディター選出によるお勧めアート情報
30 スポーツ アジア アイスホッケーリーグ
34 ジャパノロジー お花見ガイド
46 フィルム 新着映画情報にJ SELECT独自の切り口で迫る
50 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン/ライヴ＆コンサート情報



■Selections■

59 ビューティー
60 ブック
61 フォト
62 掲示板
63 イート＆ドリンク
66 ディレクトリー
70 ウエブ・リンク
72 ボイス: パンツェッタ・ジローラモ（日本語訳）
74 20Q / 定期購読のご案内


☆March/April 2008☆

■Features■

14 Weekend: Cherry Blossom Fever
It’s time to put your walking shoes on and
explore Japan’s fascinating world of Hanami.
Text by Chris Cushing


18 Travel: The Ink Stained Road
Writers have been framing Nihon through the lens
of literature for many years, Stephen Mansfield
points us towards some of the more important works
that should be in your library. All photos by the
author.


24 Topic: Showa Era Boom
The nostalgia and simpler times of the Showa Era
are back! Story and photos by Carol Hui.


34 Topic: The Luck of The Irish
For just one day of the year, everyone in Japan
becomes green for St. Patrick’s Day. We’ll tell
you where to go to show your Irish love.


36 Voice: Girolamo Panzetta
Few stars are as recognizable as Girolamo. In this issue
he teaches us about food, romance & loving life.
Story by Jim Hand-Cukierman & Kayo Yamawaki.


52 Health: State Of Emergency
A deeper look at why Japan’s medical system can
sometimes be tougher than illness. By Carol Hui.


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56 Medical Treatment: Getting Healthy
We’ve put together an invaluable list of some of
Japan’s top English speaking medical professionals.


■Every Month■

06 Calendar:
What’s on when near you

30 Sport: History In The Making
Checking in on the Asian Ice Hockey League
and an update on Major League Baseball stars from Japan.

34 Japanology: Hanami Guide
We scoured the streets and came up with the ultimate
list of perfect spots for cherry blossom viewing.
Now get out there!

46 Film: Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest
releases to hit the silver screen

50 Music: Interviews, concert info & CD reviews



■Selections■

59 Beauty
60 Books
61 Photo
62 Introducing...
63 Eat & Drink
66 Directory
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
74 20Q/Subscription