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Researchers hurt at Ibaraki nuclear facility
Up to 30 researchers are feared to have suffered internal radiation exposure after an experiment went awry at a Japan Atomic Energy Agency facility.
History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Apr 15, 2012
Titanic disaster, cherry trees sent to Washington D.C., "Sunflowers" fetches record price at auction
by Edan Corkill
100 YEARS AGOFriday, April 19, 1912 The most appalling disaster at sea Reuters news agency, in its second report on the wreck of the Titanic, called the disaster that befell the great floating city “the most appalling on record.” There is no longer any ...
History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Mar 18, 2012
Frog battles carp, indignant seamen strike, Roppongi the new night-life hub, passive-smoking case stubbed out
by Edan Corkill
100 YEARS AGOTuesday, March 15, 1912 Frog fights carp for pond croaking rights Frogs are reputedly contentious by nature, and a slight provocation may lead to a bitter feud. But it is seldom that these homey creatures wage war with members of other tribes. ...
History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Feb 19, 2012
Chinese emperor abdicates, Italians to preserve hara-kiri site, Tokyo's population hits 10 million, Japan supports space station
by Edan Corkill
100 YEARS AGOWednesday, Feb. 14, 1912 Chinese Emperor abdicates The abdication of the Emperor of China, daily expected for a week, has at last taken place. The Emperor, in his decree issued on the 12th, narrates the steps which led up to the present ...
History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Jan 15, 2012
Anniversary of Korean annexation, "harakiri" row halts Diet, Socialist Party-China communique, Kyoto Journal debuts
by Edan Corkill
100 YEARS AGOSunday, Jan. 7, 1912 One-year anniversary of Korea annexation Probably no year in the last decade or so has passed so quietly in Korea as did 1911. And the best part was that the tranquility was not that of gagged silence under ...
History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Dec 18, 2011
Revolution in China, anti-communist campaign, a different brew of bīru, Takeshi Gundan under arrest
by Edan Corkill
100 YEARS AGOTuesday, Dec. 12, 1911 Eyewitness report on revolution in China Mr. Iogi, a member of the Pacific Association who was recently sent to China to investigate the revolution apparently under way there, returned on the 6th and made a report. The substance ...
History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Nov 20, 2011
Train-shame death, anti-Comintern pact signed, Tokyo "paralyzed," Japan and U.S. to halt yen rise against dollar
by Edan Corkill
100 YEARS AGOSaturday, Nov. 25, 1911 Train-shame death moves the Emperor On the occasion of the recent trip of the Emperor to Kyushu, a slight railway accident took place at Moji Station (in Fukuoka Prefecture), which caused about an hour’s delay in the departure ...
History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Oct 16, 2011
Men marrying later, the new Diet building opens, grenade causes plane scare
by Edan Corkill
100 YEARS AGOThursday, Oct. 26, 1911 Young men marrying later; women same A statement issued by the Bureau of Statistics gives an interesting view of society in modern Japan. Marriage was formerly contracted at a youthful age in this country, but this is no ...
History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Sep 18, 2011
Navy on alert in Shanghai, Japanese actor lauded, nuclear arms race, world's best-selling computer
by Edan Corkill
75 YEARS AGOFriday, Sept. 25, 1936 Navy to protect Japanese in Shanghai An important instruction was dispatched to the Commander of the Third Squadron this morning concerning the steps to be taken for the protection of life and property of Japanese residents in China. ...
History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Aug 21, 2011
The 1940 Olympics, decreased rice consumption results in improved health, nuclear power perceptions unchanged by Chernobyl
by Edan Corkill
75 YEARS AGOSunday, Aug. 2, 1936 Tokyo gets IOC nod for 1940 Olympics All Japan is rejoicing today over the decision of the International Olympic Committee to award the 12th Olympic Games to the city of Tokyo. The vote was held in Berlin, where ...
History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Jul 17, 2011
Imperial work ethic; Electric Society's defiance; the 'Flat Tire Bandit'; the state of AIDS
by Edan Corkill
100 YEARS AGOThursday, July 20, 1911 The Emperor’s labors Despite the excessive heat of these days, H.M. the Emperor is said to be enjoying excellent health and the best of spirits. His Majesty is assiduous in attending to State affairs demanding his attention, and ...
History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY Jun 19, 2011
The national sport; State to take over electric power firms; flooding kills 235; concerns over Chernobyl accident
by Edan Corkill
100 YEARS AGOSaturday, June 19, 1911 The national sport Today the summer wrestling season opens at the Kokugikan in Ryogoku, Tokyo. For 10 days, the capital will have the delight of seeing the national sport exhibited at its best by the country’s greatest champions. ...
History | JAPAN TIMES GONE BY May 15, 2011
Double tragedy, questions about February 26 Incident, new 'merry-go-round' carpark, Prince Charles and Lady Di visit
by Edan Corkill
100 YEARS AGOFriday, May 5, 1911 Man’s suicide leads to another’s death A middle-aged man was found dead in his room at the Koyo-kan Inn in Yodobashi (now West Shinjuku, Tokyo) Wednesday, apparently having committed suicide by cutting his throat with a short sword. ...