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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...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Oct 21, 2001

One wrong move and you're whacked

What would you do if you were suddenly assaulted on the street? Could you defend yourself even if the attacker had a knife?
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2001

Terror victims may receive aid

The government may offer workers' compensation to Japanese victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York, labor ministry sources said Saturday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Oct 21, 2001

Women with fists of fury

"We're in uncharted territory," was how ABC sports commentator Dan Dierdorf began his announcement of the first women's professional boxing match on U.S. network television. That was in 1997.
CULTURE / Books
Oct 21, 2001

Shaky bridges across the language gap

POESIE YAPONESIA: A Bilingual Anthology, edited by Taylor Mignon and Hillel Wright. Printed Matter Press, 2000, pp. 200, $20 (paper) For some reason, I had expected "Poesie Yaponesia" to be a collection of poems by longtime, English-speaking residents of Japan, each given in two versions, Japanese...
CULTURE / Books
Oct 21, 2001

In the realm of crime, torture and depravity

THE DARK SIDE: Infamous Japanese Crimes and Criminals, by Mark Schreiber. Kodansha International, 2001, 251 pp., 2,700 yen (cloth) It's unfortunate but true that the names of notorious criminals usually outlive those of their victims. We remember Jack the Ripper, not the London prostitutes he butchered....
CULTURE / Music / HOGAKU TODAY
Oct 21, 2001

Autumn brings a treasury of traditional music

The fall months are ideal for hearing the best of hogaku. This is partly owing to the natural increase in musical activity after the slow, sultry summer months, but also because of an annual arts contest, sponsored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, from Oct. 12 to Nov. 10. Winning this contest can...

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