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Hisane Masaki
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BUSINESS
Dec 29, 2000
Full-scale Vietnam talks near
After nearly two years of preparatory talks, Japan and Vietnam are expected to launch full-scale negotiations early next year on an investment protection pact to encourage Japanese companies to invest in the potentially lucrative, communist-ruled Southeast Asian market.
BUSINESS
Dec 22, 2000
Mekong region set for ODA
After a few years of near neglect, Japan appears to be again turning its attention to the greater Mekong subregion as a policy frontier for official development assistance.
JAPAN
Dec 17, 2000
Japan divided over call to contribute more to U.N. peacekeeping
Japan always looks before leaping. Nearly a decade after the Persian Gulf War, the nation remains highly averse to taking risks and is even timid about participating in international peacekeeping efforts in regional conflicts.
JAPAN
Dec 17, 2000
Japan, U.S. urged to forget trade spats and rethink focus
Japan and the United States should shift the focus of their economic relationship away from coping with individual trade issues and toward creating a more business-friendly environment, according to a still-classified Foreign Ministry report.
JAPAN
Dec 5, 2000
Yohei Kono considers trip to Middle East to tighten links with oil-rich nations
Foreign Minister Yohei Kono may visit several Middle East nations, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, in early January if he keeps his Cabinet post after today's planned reshuffle, Foreign Ministry sources said Monday.
BUSINESS
Dec 5, 2000
Japan biding time over antidumping law
Do barking dogs seldom bite?
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2000
ODA gives way to domestic political pressure
The government may be succumbing to strong domestic political pressure to make Draconian cuts in Japanese official development assistance. If you want evidence, keep a close watch on an upcoming gathering of Vietnam's aid donors.
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2000
Tokyo slates meeting with Myanmar
In defiance of mounting international pressure, Japan appears firmly determined to go ahead with technical assistance for Myanmar.
JAPAN
Nov 26, 2000
Japan aid to help preserve ancient Bolivian ruins
Japan will provide financial assistance to Bolivia through the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to help the Latin American country preserve the ruins of the early Tiahuanaco Indian culture.
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2000
Japan to propose culture exchange with South Korea, China
Japan will propose to China and South Korea this week that the three neighbors designate 2002 a special year of cultural and personnel exchanges in an effort to promote mutual understanding and friendship, government sources said Monday.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 17, 2000
Generosity toward China faces tough test
The first sweeping review of Japan's generous official development assistance for China is under way within the government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, amid growing domestic criticism of such aid.
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2000
Annan expected to visit Japan, East Asia neighbors in January
U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan plans to tour Japan, China, South Korea and North Korea in late January, informed sources said Thursday.
JAPAN
Nov 2, 2000
Japan eyes stronger ties with Caribbean
Japan and the 14-nation Caribbean Community will adopt a comprehensive policy document for the first time next week to establish a framework for strengthening cooperation in economics and a wide range of other areas.
JAPAN
Oct 25, 2000
G8 to tackle disposal of Russian plutonium
The Group of Eight countries will begin full-scale talks on an international financing scheme for Russia's disposal of weapons-grade plutonium as part of an effort to curb the global proliferation of nuclear weapons, government sources said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2000
Khatami to get red carpet; Mori to walk diplomatic tightrope
Reformist Iranian President Mohammad Khatami will receive a red-carpet welcome when he arrives in Tokyo at the end of this month on what Japanese officials describe as a historic visit that will usher in a new era for bilateral ties after years of near-estrangement.
JAPAN
Oct 18, 2000
Japan offers $10 million in food aid to Yugoslavia
Japan will provide about $10 million in emergency food and medical aid to the new Yugoslav government set up by opposition leader Vojislav Kostunica to help ordinary Yugoslav citizens get through the winter, government sources said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2000
Khatami to receive honorary degree
When reformist Iranian President Mohammad Khatami visits Tokyo later this month, he can expect to receive a special souvenir to take back home: an honorary doctorate.
JAPAN
Oct 9, 2000
Japan bends protocol to accommodate teetotaling Khatami
In an exceptional deviation from Japan's traditional protocol, the country's hosts will not serve wine at official meals for a distinguished foreign guest: Iranian President Mohammad Khatami.
JAPAN
Oct 3, 2000
Mori plans more letters pitching UNSC seat bid
In yet another effort to promote Japan's quest for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori will write most of the U.N. member nations as early as next week to reiterate calls for UNSC reforms, government sources said.
JAPAN
Sep 30, 2000
Japan should look toward FTAs: report
Japan should actively explore the possibility of concluding free-trade agreements with some developing countries while forging closer economic relations with the United States and other industrialized countries through other types of new bilateral arrangements, according to a government report.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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