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BUSINESS
Oct 23, 2001

Isuzu, Toyota eye alliance on diesel engines

Toyota Motor Corp. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. are in talks over a possible tieup in the United States under which Isuzu would supply diesel engines for Toyota cars sold in North America, sources close to the talks said Monday.
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2001

Obituary: Joseph R. De Roo

Joseph R. De Roo, missionary and scholar of Japanese language and culture, died of subarachnoid hemorrhage Thursday in Tokyo, his religious associates announced Sunday. He was 69.
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2001

Full text of APEC leaders' declaration in Shanghai

Following is the full text of the declaration adopted Sunday by leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum after their two-day summit in Shanghai.
BUSINESS
Oct 22, 2001

Getting a positive grip on Japanese unemployment

According to preliminary figures released by the government on Sept. 28, there were 64.43 million people employed as of the end of August, a decline of 370,000 compared with the same period the previous year. As a result, unemployment continues to stand at a record high of 5 percent.
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2001

Koizumi, Jiang begin talks on economic aid, terrorism

SHANGHAI -- Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Chinese President Jiang Zemin began talks Sunday evening to discuss bilateral issues, including Japan's future economic cooperation with China, as well as global efforts to tackle terrorism.
MORE SPORTS
Oct 22, 2001

Manhattan Cafe captures Kikkasho

KYOTO -- Japan's triple crown wrapped up with a surprise ending as dark horses captured the top two spots in the 3,000-meter Kikkasho on Sunday. Stunned fans sent waves of murmured disbelief through the stands as sixth pick Manhattan Cafe crossed the line a half length ahead of 11th choice Meiner Despot....
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2001

LDP candidates look strong in Shiga, Miyagi by-election races

Candidates on the Liberal Democratic Party ticket appear to be leading their rivals in the races for the House of Representatives by-elections in Shiga and Miyagi prefectures on Oct. 28, Kyodo News reported Sunday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 22, 2001

Buffaloes blast back

OSAKA -- Tuffy Rhodes finally got that elusive 56th home run -- and not a moment too soon for the Kintetsu Buffaloes.
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2001

Full text of Shanghai Accord

Following is the full text of the Shanghai Accord adopted Sunday by leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum after their two-day summit in Shanghai.
BUSINESS
Oct 22, 2001

Is Japan still deserving of special economic treatment from U.S.?

Now that economic conditions in Japan and the United States and the landscape of the global economy have completely changed, the U.S. should abandon bashing, passing and "gaiatsu" and change its policy toward the country completely, according to C. Fred Bergsten, director of the Institute for International...
CULTURE / Film
Oct 21, 2001

'Go!' -- It's love, any way you slice it

Ever missed out on a great Japanese film because you can't understand the language? With "Go!" this won't be a problem. The debut work of writer-director Mitsuhiko Yazaki is among those rare Japanese movies to have English subtitles.
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 21, 2001

Ma blanks Wa in war of Kashis

KASHIWA, Chiba Pref. -- The Kashima Antlers overcame a one-man deficit and beat Kashiwa Reysol 1-0, thanks to Akira Narahashi's last-minute goal Saturday at Kashiwanoha Stadium.
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2001

APEC leaders begin 2-day meet

Compiled from AFP-Jiji, Kyodo SHANGHAI -- Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum kicked off a two-day summit Saturday afternoon, focusing on the global effort against terrorism and measures to reverse an economic slowdown in the region.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Oct 21, 2001

K-1 hits the spot

Blood spurts from his nose. Another crunching blow to the head. His lights go out as he drops to the floor unconscious. Thousands of dollars go down with him.
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2001

Three cows declared safe after secondary test

Three cows declared infected with mad cow disease in preliminary testing in Tokyo and Aichi prefectures tested negative for the debilitating disease Saturday after secondary checks were conducted, government officials said.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 21, 2001

Yakult captures Japan Series opener 7-0

OSAKA -- Yakult pitcher Kazuhisa Ishii, playing in what may be his final season in Japan, completely silenced the big guns of the Buffaloes on Saturday night and Alex Ramirez delivered on offense as the Swallows jumped all over Kintetsu for a 7-0 victory in Game 1 of the Japan Series.
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2001

Government bill takes aim at Internet slander, pirates

The government plans to enact legal measures allowing online slanderers and pirates to be tracked down, according to a draft bill obtained Saturday.
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2001

First restraining order on wife-beater issued in Osaka

OSAKA -- A man in Osaka Prefecture has been given a restraining order for battering his wife, the first such case since a new law against domestic violence went into effect Oct. 13.
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 Times
COMMUNITY
Oct 21, 2001

Aerobics: Work that body blow!

At more and more gyms across Tokyo, women's workout classes are beginning to resemble action-packed scenes from "Tomb Raider." Lara Croft, the students are not -- though the best could probably give her a run for her money. This is because the exercise programs today's women are signing up for are more...
Is America ready for Japanese-style 7-Elevens?
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life and 7-Eleven, a chain that began in the U.S. in 1927, opened its first store in Japan in 1974 — and then became wholly Japanese-owned in 2005 through parent company Seven & I Holdings.
Japan's cutting-edge railgun successfully strikes target vessel
The Defense Ministry’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) conducted a ship-board railgun shooting test from June to early July this year with the support of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
People rush to make furusato nozei donations ahead of tighter rules
A booth from the town of Betsukai in Hokkaido at an Amazon Japan furusato nо̄zei promotion event, on Sept. 5 in Tokyo's Minato Ward.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Shizuoka farmers fight to preserve sustainable tea method that’s steeped in tradition
As of August 2024, the number of confirmed chagusaba farmers had fallen to 302, just over half the 582 reported in 2015, according to the Shizuoka Chagusaba Farming Method Promotion Council.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight
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