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JAPAN
Apr 5, 2001

Mori, Koga agree to hold poll before Golden Week starts

Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori and the No. 2 man of his Liberal Democratic Party agreed Wednesday to hold the party's long-awaited presidential election before Golden Week, which begins at the end of the month.
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2001

17 billion yen set for Costa Rica electric plant

Japan has pledged up to 16.68 billion yen in loans to Costa Rica to help the country build a hydroelectric power plant 70 km south of San Jose, a Foreign Ministry official said.
BUSINESS
Apr 5, 2001

U.S. firms have arrived: ACCJ

The focus of America's business interests in Japan has changed from "trading with Japan" to "doing business in Japan," according to a biennial report released Wednesday by the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2001

Eight hurt as 5.1 quake rocks Tokai

A powerful earthquake that jolted central Japan late Tuesday injured at least eight people in Shizuoka Prefecture, the hardest-hit area, police and rescue officials said Wednesday.
BUSINESS
Apr 5, 2001

Tokyo to defy import claims

Japan is preparing to counter a recent U.S. government report in which Tokyo is accused of not opening up its markets sufficiently to imports, a senior official of the Fair Trade Commission said Wednesday.
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2001

Insurance coverage mulled for gyms used for therapy

The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry is considering allowing patients of lifestyle-related diseases to claim national health insurance payments for fitness facilities used for therapeutic purposes, ministry sources said Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 5, 2001

Lions' Matsuzaka gets first win of '01

Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka finally got the run support he needed to cruise to his first win of the season Wednesday as the Seibu Lions handed the defending Pacific League champion Daiei Hawks their fifth straight loss with a 10-1 demolition.
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2001

Election of new LDP president to take place before April 27

The long-awaited presidential election of the Liberal Democratic Party will be held no later than April 27, the party's No. 2 man said Wednesday after speaking with Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Apr 5, 2001

Halfhearted effort at hosting half a World Cup

Why not let South Korea host the whole thing?
MORE SPORTS
Apr 5, 2001

IMG adds Takahashi to client list

The International Management Group has signed up Japanese marathon runner Naoko Takahashi, 48 hours after the women's Olympic champion got the nod to begin commercial activities, IMG officials said Wednesday. The sports management giant will manage out-of-competition commercial deals for Takahashi, the...
BUSINESS
Apr 5, 2001

Sony, Toshiba to adopt open pricing

Toshiba Corp. and Sony Corp. said Wednesday that they will no longer assign prices to their main household electrical goods and will instead allow retailers to determine what customers should pay.
BUSINESS
Apr 5, 2001

Shares bought on credit up

The balance of shares bought on credit turned higher last week, snapping a five-week decline.
COMMENTARY
Apr 5, 2001

Collision tests U.S.-China ties

The collision between a Chinese Air Force fighter and a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the South China Sea represents an unfortunate, unplanned, but nonetheless important test of the maturity of the Sino-U.S. relationship and of the Chinese leadership. Thus far, Beijing appears...
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2001

No more revisions for history text: Kono

The government will not seek further revisions or urge local education authorities to boycott the use of certain school textbooks, Foreign Minister Yohei Kono said Wednesday, urging South Korea and China to "settle down" and discuss their differences.
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2001

State, ruling parties at odds over timing of emergency plan

The government and the ruling coalition failed to settle the details of an emergency economic package Wednesday, remaining divided over how soon to set up a controversial share-purchasing body.
BUSINESS
Apr 5, 2001

Matsushita unit sets up lab in U.S.

OSAKA -- Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., said Wednesday it has set up a laboratory in California to develop technologies for broadband distribution of video and digital content.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Apr 5, 2001

Somei-Yoshino cherry blossom

This perfectly still Spring day bathed in the soft lightFrom the spread-out sky, Why do the cherry blossomsSo restlessly scatter down? -- Ki no Tomonori
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 5, 2001

Yokohama FC holds Verdy

YOKOHAMA -- J2 newcomer Yokohama FC held Division One side Tokyo Verdy 1969 to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Nabisco Cup's first round Wednesday night at Yokohama's Mitsuzawa Stadium.
LIFE / Digital
Apr 5, 2001

Everything comes together in 'Black & White' world

"Black & White" Platform: PC, Internet Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: Lionhead Studios Rating: * * * * 4.5 out of 5 stars Peter Molyneux is a genius.
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2001

Local governments update operations

Moves are afoot to dismantle the entrenched vertical structure of the administrative system as prefectural governments and municipalities try to cope with the decentralization of the central government.
ENVIRONMENT / WILD WATCH
Apr 5, 2001

To dabble or dive: duck lifestyle choices

DNA analysis has enabled us to peer ever closer into the intricacies of what characterizes and distinguishes species, as well as the orders, genera and families they belong to.
ENVIRONMENT
Apr 5, 2001

Soy may protect women against Alzheimer's

SAN DIEGO -- Soy may help protect against the onset of Alzheimer's disease, especially in postmenopausal women, according to research presented Tuesday at the 221st national meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society.
JAPAN / Science & Health / NATURAL SELECTIONS
Apr 5, 2001

Climate change blamed for Okinawa coral death

Scientists at the University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa have published evidence showing that global climate changes in 1998 devastated coral reefs around Sesoko Island. The report, published in the April edition of the journal Ecology Letters, comes on the heels of George W. Bush's unilateral abandonment...
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2001

Sense of frustration seen in juveniles who murder

Most juveniles who commit murder single-handedly have experienced a deep sense of frustration or felt cornered, with many contemplating or attempting suicide, according to a study released Wednesday by a research arm of the Supreme Court.
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. 
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.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
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."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
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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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
By Alex K.T. Martin

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