2002 FIFA World Cup TM Japanese Venues Part VIII Saitama & Ibaraki

Between them, Saitama and Ibaraki will host six World Cup first round matches and one semi-final. These neighboring prefectures, situated just north of Tokyo, contains the same mix of leading-edge industry and traditional culture, modern cities and unspoiled nature, that is typical of the best of toady's Japan. Host communities are now making last minute preparations to welcome their World Cup visitors.

The Face of the Ginza

The Ginza district is Tokyo's center of high fashion and exclusive shopping, and Wako id one of its oldest and most distinguished stores. The artistic quality of its famous and frequently changing displays has earned Wako's main shop window the nickname "The Face of the Ginza". Working from dusk to dawn, the store's staff replaces the display in the course of a single night.

World's Fastest Electric Vehicle

A university professor and his research team have developed a remarkable eight-wheeled car that looks set to revolutionize the world of electric vehicles. Named KAZ, this ultra-quiet eight-seater with stunning look has already achieved a world record speed of 311 km/h. With its combination of performance, safety and speed, KAZ may be the first electric vehicle to really challenge the dominance of the gasoline engine.