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JAPAN

Dec 12, 2008

Fire extinguisher sprays agent made from vinegar

A home-use fire extinguisher recently put on the market employs an agent made from vinegar and other food materials.

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JAPAN

Jul 23, 2008

Firms look to cash in as women try to remain active during pregnancy

Goods and services tailored to pregnant women are on the rise because many of them are pursuing independent and active lifestyles.

JAPAN

Jul 15, 2008

More shoppers turn to discount tickets to combat rising prices

An increasing number of consumers are visiting discount ticket shops to help cut down on expenses as the prices of wheat flour, beer, tissue paper and various other products continue to rise.

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JAPAN

Mar 12, 2008

Regional fare finds niche in Tokyo

Shops in Tokyo and other big cities that are run by regional governments to promote local specialties are growing in popularity, thanks in part to Miyazaki Gov. Hideo Higashikokubaru.

JAPAN

May 24, 2007

Eco-friendly seafood label showing up in Tokyo stores

fish." People in the fisheries and distribution industries are concerned seafood prices may rise if products bearing the label become popular here, because those products are more expensive than regular fish. For example, the price of salmon grown naturally in Alaska is one and a half to two times higher than farm-raised salmon from South America.

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JAPAN

Mar 8, 2006

There's a pleasant spring in the air for apartment-seekers

Spring in Japan is not just about new life budding; it is also an important jumping-off point for people entering a new school, launching a career or taking a new job assignment in a new workplace.

BUSINESS

Dec 15, 2005

LLC applications surge ahead of legal revamp

Small companies with investors ranging from a few family members to a maximum of 50 -- called "yugen gaisha" in Japanese, or limited liability companies -- are mushrooming ahead of new legislation that will block the establishment of such firms.

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

Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.

For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on

By Lance Henderstein

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Prize winner Maki Imoto catches light with glass

Prize winner Maki Imoto catches light with glass

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