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The Democratic Party of Japan's oldest lawmaker recently had a few bitter words for his old friend, DPJ Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa.

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Economy back in state of deflation

Japan is in a state of deflation for the first time in about three years, the government declares, warning that falling prices and a further worsening of employment conditions may hurt the nascent economic recovery.

Cabinet's shady fund drained by LDP: Hirano

By JUN HONGO

Two days after the Aug. 30 Lower House election ended decades of power by the Liberal Democratic Party, the LDP-led government withdrew ¥250 million from a controversial Cabinet secret fund, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirofumi Hirano claims.

Michelin exec fears Tokyo's star power may ruffle France's feathers

The Epicurean king who oversees the Michelin Guide fears he may be banished from France after Tokyo is awarded more three-star restaurant ratings than Paris.

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The Japan Times Online Updates

Japan Times kicks off 54th charity drive: The Japan Times has begun its 54th yearend charity drive to raise money for The Japan Times Readers' Fund, which helps needy people in Asia. The campaign runs through Dec. 31. Click for more details.
Season's greetings: Make your season's greeting extra special by having it published in The Japan Times newspaper and online. Click for more details.
Shukan ST Digital Version: Read the digital version of Shukan ST in full color. Click for more information (in Japanese). 週刊STのデジタル版がスタートしました。デジタル版は全ページがカラーです。お申し込みはこちらから。

Hotline to Nagatacho: Need to vent at the government? We'd like to read what you have to say. Click for more information about Hotline to Nagatacho.

Frontale, Antlers, Gamba taking J. League title race down to wire

By ANDREW McKIRDY

The 2009 J. League title race looked like it would turn into a cakewalk when Kashima Antlers stretched ahead of the pack earlier in the season, but history tells us nothing can ever be taken for granted.

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Shameful incident will brand Henry for life

By CHRISTOPHER DAVIES

SUMO

Asashoryu, Hakuho remain on collision course

Time for a chat? At 10 p.m. (JST) Tuesday, November 24, you can talk with Mark Buckton about sumo. Click for more info.

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WEEK 3

Will Segway sci-fi ever be everyday fact?

By EDAN CORKILL

When the Segway first appeared, in 2001, it seemed like science fiction had sprung to life. Quiet, compact, efficient, and utterly mesmerizing with its ability to self-balance on two wheels, the U.S.-made "personal mobility device" promised to revolutionize transportation as ...

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Panda-poop prof scoops Ig Nobel honor

By ERIKO ARITA

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Opening a 'window' to Japan

By TOMOKO OTAKE

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'2012' star tells of being John Cusack

By GEORGE HADLEY-GARCIA

The year 2012, according to the ancient Mayas, is the year Earth destructs and a new cycle of life begins. (The Aztec and other pre-Columbian American calendars also held a cyclical view of the universe, sort of ...

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Tsumuji Kaze Shokudo no Yoru

Hokkaido food for thought has a surrealistic side dish

Take a quaint European-looking restaurant in a quiet Hokkaido town in the dead of winter. Add quirky regulars who are treated to nightly disquisitions, philosophical and otherwise, by the avuncular owner of a local hat shop. Toss in scrumptious- looking ...

Loft

Five cheating men and a dead girl in the attic

2012 / Infestation

Back to sleep folks — it's only the end of the world, yet again

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A favorite chef's inspired return

By ROBBIE SWINNERTON

Fantastic news: Restaurant J has returned. After a gap of over four years, one of our most talented chefs, Masahito Ueki, is back in action in Tokyo. ...

An early start for Japanese wines

By FELICITY HUGHES

A masterclass at the counter

By ROBBIE SWINNERTON

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Shades of Greece on the Inland Sea

By MANDY BARTOK

The windmill is the first thing I notice, its delicate white blades gleaming against the cloud- flecked sky. Nearby, a semi-circle of polished Doric-style columns occupies prime position overlooking the glassy sea. As a breeze blows gently through olive trees ...

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Frontale, Antlers, Gamba taking J. League title race down to wire

Shameful incident will brand Henry for life

Asashoryu, Hakuho remain on collision course

Will Segway sci-fi ever be everyday fact?

Panda-poop prof scoops Ig Nobel honor

Opening a 'window' to Japan

'2012' star tells of being John Cusack

Hokkaido food for thought has a surrealistic side dish

Five cheating men and a dead girl in the attic

Back to sleep folks — it's only the end of the world, yet again

A favorite chef's inspired return

An early start for Japanese wines

A masterclass at the counter

Shades of Greece on the Inland Sea

Freedoms on the outer limit

The haunting beauty that is Yushima

Early modern home exhibited

Asian Performing Arts Festival has works from seven nations

Focus on arty Asian marvels at Tokyo's FILMeX festival

Christmas cooking in English

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U.S. serviceman admits to Okinawa hit-and-run

Spaniard denies being drug smuggler; lay judges hand him 10 years

China envoy hears Hatoyama fraternal pitch

Ozawa looming as 'shadow shogun'

Heian tomb yields tweezers

Couple's love story started in Africa

Reports on the upcoming COP15 in Copenhagen

Reports and practical info about the H1N1 influenza virus

DBJ, other creditors let JAL off hook

Shinginko posts ¥1.07 billion profit

Yamato plans Singapore 'takkyubin'

Globalization: a culture killer

Breaking the Pyongyang pattern

Same old perk of the ruling party

American bar, ski lodge owner puts the emphasis on fun

Homeless man from Osaka finds his place on pitch

A guide for femurs visiting Japan

Policy hurts Japanese nationals too

U.S. nuclear arms in Japan: a firsthand account

Discount Comme de Garcons, thermo threads, extreme styles and bohemian flair

Ryokan owners Yoneko and Isao Sawa

In Tokyo, nothing is too good for your pet

Imperial treasures shown in full glory

What lies behind the eccentric?

Rediscovering Rebecca Horn

Tibet to Tokyo: alan takes flight

Musette delivers taste of France

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Haimidori "Umuhito Umareruhito

Limited Express (has gone?): "LTD"

Keikaisen (guard ships)

Let's kensaku — searching the Web in Japanese

Pants-droppingly good rants

Crime worlds collide in Kowloon

No defense for policy born of prejudice

Notable memories and ones forgotten

Eco-tourism the camel-dive way

Nature's fears extend to online behavior

Egypt takes '.masr' domain

Ricoh snaps up a small first; Sharp's new mobile needs more memory

Trend for PCs is slimmer, no optical drives

Father-and-son drama, hommage to Date Masumune and a mysterious TV mystery

Movie JAL doesn't want you to see snubbed by media

A journey to Venice, eco-friendly toilets and special police drama

Japan's roundabout road issue

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