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JAPAN

Apr 17, 2004

Journalists mull Asia integration outside the EU box

FUKUOKA -- It was Mahatma Gandhi who said friendship that insists upon agreement on all matters is not worth the name.

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JAPAN

Nov 13, 2003

East Tokyo welcomes artists in bid to revitalize historic district

When woodblock print master Ando Hiroshige created his famed "One Hundred Views of Edo," the eastern part of the capital was a bustling commercial and cultural hub.

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JAPAN

Jul 21, 2003

Imports, weakening demand dampen fireworks industry

For much of Japan, the end of the rainy season signifies that summer has shifted into high gear. And the sweltering months are never quite complete without the bursts of color and sonic booms of fireworks festivals.

Japan Times

JAPAN / WEEKEND WISDOM

Sep 15, 2002

Singing helps mind expert ease stress she failed to diagnose

Junko Umihara believes that self-expression is the key to a sound mind, but that's not an unusual opinion among doctors treating patients for stress and other mental problems.

JAPAN / WEEKEND WISDOM

May 19, 2002

Maverick metal molder happy solving big boys' problems

Masayuki Okano is living proof that building a better mousetrap gets the world to beat a path to your door.

JAPAN

Oct 21, 2001

For Okinawan actress, concept of family key to lasting peace

From its dialect to its cuisine, many may think that Okinawa Prefecture is one of the most distinctive places in Japan. But for elfin Okinawan actress Tomi Taira, the core of human satisfaction is universal -- the desire to be part of a happy family. This desire exists everywhere, be it in her home islands or any other part of Japan, even the world, she said.

JAPAN

Jun 10, 2001

Waseda Egyptologist says key to future is learning from past

A free ride to the Middle East on an oil tanker may not be the flashiest start to a career. But for Waseda University professor Sakuji Yoshimura, the voyage he organized to Egypt in 1966 was the first step in what has become 35 years of archaeological exploration born from a childhood fascination with the tale of the discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb.

JAPAN

Dec 31, 2000

Warbler recalls area's innocent days

Just when the doors of the Yamanote line train are about to close at Uguisudani Station during morning rush hour, alert passengers will hear the distinctive chirp of the "uguisu," or bush warbler.

JAPAN

Sep 10, 2000

Quake of '23 gave Ikebukuro its Bohemian roots

When Ikebukuro Station opened on the Yamanote Line in 1903, the area around it was little more than pasture and vegetable fields.

BUSINESS

May 22, 2000

As with risk, ranks of analysts rising

Once again the time has come for the mass-release of Japan Inc.'s annual earnings reports. While the stock market is showing signs of rumbling back to life after nearly a decade of dormancy, significant changes to Japan's financial landscape are forcing players to make rapid transitions just to keep up.

JAPAN

Jul 1, 1998

Election Equation: Realtors seek role in reform

12th in a series

JAPAN

Jun 29, 1998

Future looks bright for Latin America: IDB chief

JAPAN

Jun 19, 1998

New finance watchdog faces credibility hurdle from get-go

JAPAN

Jun 15, 1998

European firms dependent on Japan for global success

15th in a series

JAPAN

Jun 2, 1998

In with a Bang: Credit Suisse upbeat over assets boom

JAPAN

May 8, 1998

Foreign insurers' success tied to spreading the word

JAPAN

Mar 23, 1998

Public works considered best stimulus package

JAPAN

Feb 20, 1998

Contractors face collapse as banks gird for Big Bang

Last in a series

JAPAN

Feb 16, 1998

Hashimoto's speech called lip service only

JAPAN

Dec 31, 1997

'Big Bang' will expose scrimpers' savings to big risks

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.

[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.

The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores

By Alex K.T. Martin

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

A young restaurant leads the way in Karuizawa

A young restaurant leads the way in Karuizawa

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