☆2008年8月号☆

■Features■
14 カルチャー: 世界に拡がる生け花の魅力
18 トラベル：日本庭園の美しさ
24 ウィークエンド： 涼を求めて出かけよう
36 ボイス：二ゴーとア・ベイシング・エイプ
52 ニホンゴ：次のステップへの日本語学習法


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56 ニホンゴ特集 最適な日本語学校の選び方


■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
34 スポーツ 街で楽しむスポーツ
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
52 ジャパノロジー 弓道の魅力に迫る



■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: 二ゴー（日本語訳）
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☆August/September 2008☆

■Features■

14 Culture: Ikebana Flower Power
The time tasted tradition of flower arranging
known as ikebana has spread around the world.
Not only has the artform been reborn in Japan,
but people around the world are discovering the
power of this delicate art.
By Manami Okazaki


18 Travel: Green Rooms
Beyond the legends of heroic samurai and epic battles,
a more gentle side of Japan’s historic landscape beckons-
Japanese gardens. By Stephen Mansfield.


24 Weekend: Cool Summer
It’s that time again, when the temperature hits the ceiling
and we all run for the nearest pool. This feature will assist
you in your mission to stay cool. By Carol Hui.


36 Voice: Nigo & A Bathing Ape
The master of Japanese street fashion has taken his
empire global and that’s just the beginning.
By Jo Bainbridge


52 Nihongo: Next Level Japanese
Once you’ve conquered your early Nihongo demons,
you’re ready to move to the next level of Japanese study.
Here is one man’s tale of success.
By Harvey Beasley.



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56 Nihongo Special
Although one can survive in Japan without speaking
the language, it would be a poor existence, to say
the least. Use this special section to find the very
best resources to begin or even improve your Japanese
language ability and get the most out of your Japan
experience.



■Every Month■

04 Calendar:
What’s on when near you

08 Trends
A new section where we expose the latest fashions and
products you need.

30 Japanology: Kyudo
The Japanese form of archery known as Kyudo
combines physical skill with mental toughness in
one art form.

34 Sport: Around Town
We round up the most sporting ways to get around
Japan’s big cities, including skate boarding and
cycling.

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 Bulletin
63 Eat & Drink
66 Directory
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
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