Fri., July 3, 2009

Market Moves: 95.90-95.95 yen/dollar [noon Fri.]

RE:VIEW THEATER

Propeller puts an old spin back on the Bard

"Propeller may be another English group of actors doing a play by their compatriot, Shakespeare, but this is something quite different. How different? . . . Well, you will understand what I mean if you see it!"

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Diet to pass Minamata redress boost

The Diet is set to enact new legislation that offers financial relief to more victims of the 1950s and '60s Minamata mercury-poisoning scandal, after the ruling bloc and the Democratic Party of Japan agreed to the provision.

LDP slams Hatoyama on funds scandal

By MASAMI ITO

The ruling bloc lambastes Democratic Party of Japan President Yukio Hatoyama over the latest political funds scandal but the opposition chief holds his ground as he tries to explain himself.

Bid-fixing diplomat's suspended term stands in Suzuki-linked isle scheming

The Supreme Court rejects ex-diplomat Masaru Sato's appeal and lets stand his suspended prison term for misusing state funds and interfering in an aid project linked to bribed politician Muneo Suzuki.

TOKYO (noon)

23°C

Partly sunny

Humidity: 83%

Winds: ESE at 17 kph

Pressure: 1006 hpa

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Obispo gets off the mark as Giants overwhelm Carp

By JASON COSKREY

Wirfin Obispo makes the most of his first start for the Yomiuri Giants in a 4-1 win over the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome.

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Passed over by MLB, Inaba shines at home

By JASON COSKREY

BOXING

Boxing legend Arguello dies at 57

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LIFE IN JAPAN

Succor for the soul

By JEFF KINGSTON

Yes, you do deserve some pampering and spiritual rejuvenation — and the sooner the better. ...

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Luang Prabang, Laos: Mekong musings and much more

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Kandy, Sri Lanka: Highland jewel in an enchanted isle

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RE:VIEW >>

Propeller puts an old spin back on the Bard

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FILM >>

Monsters vs. Aliens

Big and blobby monsters gonna work it out

By GIOVANNI FAZIO

The ultimate tribute to cheesy 1950s science fiction — with its flying saucers, ray-guns and little green men — already exists and it's called "Mars Attacks." Tim Burton's homage to a duff genre was so wonderfully over-the-top, it's pretty hard ...

Knowing

Caged by Hollywood cliche, Nick's not so wild at heart

By KAORI SHOJI

Tale of another vile banker

By MARK SCHILLING

FOOD >>

Up in the Paradise down by the creek

By ROBBIE SWINNERTON

Coolie's Creek: What a great name for a Chinese restaurant. OK, it may not be the most politically correct moniker, but when you get there you know it feels absolutely right. ...

Enoteca inspiration brings wine and food for Italophiles

By ROBBIE SWINNERTON

Basque in great flavors at Txoko

By ROBBIE SWINNERTON

TRAVEL >>

Creative boho blooms in Jingumae

By KIT NAGAMURA

The area known as Jingumae, literally "shrine front," hugs central Tokyo's Meiji Shrine and is bifurcated by chic Omotesando street, the shrine's main approach. Roiling with well-heeled fashionistas, foreigners and photo hounds chasing the hottest new looks, Omotesando's stores showcase ...

ON THE ROAD

The auto trade gears up for a revolution

By PHOEBE ROYCE

The automotive world is under assault from two storms that will lead to a watershed in its century-old history. ...

Where myths and Mammon meet

By BURRITT SABIN

EVENTS >>

Sometimes taboos make for good shows

By ROB SCHWARTZ

Artist, curator and performer Viviennne U.H. Doan is presenting the second edition of her multifaceted event "Beautified Taboo" on July 9 at Super Deluxe, and if this version is anything like the distinctive experience that greeted patrons of the first ...

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Diet to pass Minamata redress boost

LDP slams Hatoyama on funds scandal

Bid-fixing diplomat's suspended term stands in Suzuki-linked isle scheming

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Obispo gets off the mark as Giants overwhelm Carp

Passed over by MLB, Inaba shines at home

Boxing legend Arguello dies at 57

Succor for the soul

Luang Prabang, Laos: Mekong musings and much more

Kandy, Sri Lanka: Highland jewel in an enchanted isle

Propeller puts an old spin back on the Bard

Big and blobby monsters gonna work it out

Caged by Hollywood cliche, Nick's not so wild at heart

Tale of another vile banker

Up in the Paradise down by the creek

Enoteca inspiration brings wine and food for Italophiles

Basque in great flavors at Txoko

Creative boho blooms in Jingumae

The auto trade gears up for a revolution

Where myths and Mammon meet

Sometimes taboos make for good shows

Jazz meets literature in concert

A new way of experiencing Japan's old city

Imperial jazz festival 2009

Zero Gravity

Noodles

Hatoyama gaffe exposes opposition rifts

Iranian writer up for Akutagawa Prize

Agency moves on 'manga cafe'

Shizuoka race lights up national landscape

Government gets on board for overseas contracts

Single moms fight for kids' futures

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Panasonic cuts TV recycling time

New economy minister vows careful approach

GM hybrids to use Hitachi lithium-ion batteries from '10

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Budget guideline adopted

Not quite back to normal in Iran

The slippery slope of shogakko

'Reefer madness' hits Japan's shores

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Hard work, honesty, ability to adapt seen as fundament of success

Whether to come out at the office

Japanese silent movie shows at gay film fest

Almost everything's gone green

Deliberately insignificant gestures

A freedom that fostered richness

ART iT transforms into digital forum

Japan was Jackson's other Neverland

The world of J-pop pays tribute to the King of Pop

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Sheena Ringo

Kool Keith & 54-71 "Idea of a Master Piece"

Is boorish behavior a symptom of swine flu?

Stomach peko peko? Dig into these Japanese food words

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Seduced by the stereotype: a meeting and parting of East and West

When in war, why bomb the innocent?

Priorities and politics 'must change fast' to head off global calamity

'Spotted snakes, with double tongue'

Resilient fax machines, tinier computers, USBs

How will iPhone 3GS fare in Japan?

Mixi faces challenges as competition grows

A new camera that packs portable power

Strong-spirited women, brain-body challenges and winter 'eco' action

The only bonus you'll get this summer is the sun

Documentary on Okinawan tragedy, a look at 'eco points,' and a maid detective drama

My son, I give you power over the people

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