Yokohama Port Festival Welcoming the 2002 FIFA World Cup ^TM

Yokohama is a major international port, but 2002 is a year that brings the world to the city in greater numbers that ever. In the run-up to the World Cup final, which will be held here in June, Yokohama has just held its 50th annual festival - a parade of music and dance from many nations.

Robots with Feelings?!

A glimpse into how tomorrow's robots will look and act. Some of these humanoid robots can express human-like emotions on their faces in response to things they have learned about through experience. Others can dance, sing, recognize individuals and even hold conversations.

Back on the Road Again

Students at a technical high school repair and restore discarded to other countries. The students travel abroad each year at their own expense to deliver their renovated wheelchairs, learn what users need, and help train local volunteers in repair techniques.

Tendo City of Japanese Chess

The city of Tendo is the major center manufacturing pieces for the traditional game of shogi (Japanese chess). Shogi is played everywhere here, and even the streets and buildings are decorated with shogi motifs.