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Keiichi Hirose
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JAPAN
Dec 22, 2010
Film celebrates sculptor Isamu Noguchi's mom
A film about the younger days of Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi through the eyes of his mother has hit theaters across Japan.
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JAPAN
Oct 16, 2010
Firms eye Hyderabad, India's newest star
HYDERABAD, India — Ultramodern skyscrapers of metal and glass are emerging from everywhere, and the apparently endless construction of new roads and overpasses never manages to match the ever-growing transportation demands of Hyderabad, rapidly becoming southern India's latest star.
BUSINESS
Apr 21, 2009
Upbeat Trichet sees 2010 recovery
European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet indicated that the global economic deterioration shows signs of halting and recovery may occur in 2010, repeating that decisions on another interest rate cut and unconventional measures would come in May.
BUSINESS
Jan 10, 2007
Yen's fall, BOJ's struggle to hike rates grab world's attention
BASEL, Switzerland (Kyodo) The biggest topic in the new year among international financial markets is clear. It is how Bank of Japan Gov. Toshihiko Fukui will manage to push forward with monetary policies that will take Japan out of having the lowest interest rates among industrialized countries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 10, 2005
Howard Stringer vows to make Sony brand 'cool again'
Sony's next chief executive officer said Tuesday he wants to make the company "cool again."
JAPAN
Jun 18, 2003
Immigrant teaches peers
Brazilian-born Elisa Kemmisaki, 22, is a newly assigned English language teacher at Ushioda Junior High School in Yokohama. She also helps pupils in the "kokusai kyoshitsu" (international classroom) pursue their study of Japanese and other subjects.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Latest Biden chip deal highlights U.S. semiconductor successes
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as he announces a preliminary agreement with Intel for a major CHIPS and Science Act award, during a visit to the Intel Ocotillo Campus in Chandler, Arizona, on March 20.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
Upstart Zelvia shows that, in the J. League, it’s anyone’s game
Machida supporters wave giant flags during the team's game against Vissel Kobe at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sunday.

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