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Mari Koseki
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.
Japan Times
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.
Japan Times
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...
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...
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...
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
Staff writer
JAPAN
Jun 19, 1998
New finance watchdog faces credibility hurdle from get-go
Staff writer
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
Staff writer
JAPAN
May 8, 1998
Foreign insurers' success tied to spreading the word
Staff writer
JAPAN
Mar 23, 1998
Public works considered best stimulus package
Staff writer
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
Staff writers
JAPAN
Dec 31, 1997
'Big Bang' will expose scrimpers' savings to big risks
Staff writer
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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