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JAPAN
Oct 13, 1998

Surgeon applauds 'advanced' donor card rule

Japan's donor card rule, termed the world's most restrictive, has been blamed by organ transplant promoters for the delay in establishing the life-saving procedure in Japan. Satoru Todo, a world-renowned liver transplant surgeon, disagrees.From a different angle, the donor card rule is "the most advanced"...
JAPAN
Oct 9, 1998

Tokyo offers counseling for foreigners

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold counseling sessions on everyday life problems this month and next month, with English and Chinese speaking staff for non-Japanese residents, officials said.Counseling for foreigners will cover such problems as status of residence, housing, marriage, education,...
JAPAN
Oct 6, 1998

Half of arrested Wakayama duo admits keeping arsenic

WAKAYAMA -- A former Wakayama termite exterminator arrested with his wife on Sunday over alleged insurance fraud has dropped his denials and admitted to police he once kept arsenic, police sources said Tuesday.The lethal substance -- the same as that used in a fatal curry poisoning that killed four...
JAPAN
Oct 1, 1998

Date club's teen hooking undoes boss

The operator of a so-called dating club in Tokyo's Toshima Ward has been arrested on suspicion of violating the Juvenile Welfare and Antiprostitution laws for allegedly introducing high school girls to customers for purposes of prostitution, police said Thursday.Police have taken into custody 14 high...
JAPAN
Sep 14, 1998

Seniors say key to longevity is singing heavenly joys

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JAPAN
Sep 8, 1998

Third quarterly GDP decline expected in April-June

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JAPAN
Sep 2, 1998

Life flickering amid poor sentiment at small firms

The business environment for small and medium-size companies is way off the recovery path, though slight improvements were seen in August, according to a survey released Wednesday.
JAPAN
Aug 27, 1998

Tokyo reform draft would slash number of departments

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government unveiled a draft Thursday for major administrative reform of its organizations, which, if implemented, would reduce the current 18 departments and bureaus to seven.
JAPAN
Aug 26, 1998

Youth science fair teaches, teases Kanagawa students

KAWASAKI -- The fourth annual Science and Technology Festival for Young People was held Wednesday in Kanagawa Science Park with the participation of 213 students and parents.
JAPAN
Aug 25, 1998

Career seminar to focus on English speakers

Simul International Inc. will sponsor a career seminar Sept. 9 for people who want to use English in their jobs, in cooperation with The Japan Times, Shukan ST and InterFM.
JAPAN
Aug 21, 1998

Trading house Okura declared bankrupt

Okura & Co. became the nation's third-largest corporate failure in 1998 on Friday as the Tokyo District Court declared the venerable institution bankrupt with 288.3 billion yen in group liabilities.
JAPAN
Aug 21, 1998

Kyoto 'machiya' open to gain public support

KYOTO -- Five "machiya," or traditional wooden houses, in central Kyoto were opened to the public Friday in an effort to gain public appreciation for their preservation.
JAPAN
Aug 11, 1998

Kitty Hawk arrives as Asia's '911 carrier'

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JAPAN
Jul 24, 1998

Business focuses on the crew rather than the leader

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JAPAN
Jul 23, 1998

Candidates make last pitches; junior group may quit LDP

The three candidates for the Liberal Democratic Party presidency all promised aggressive economic measures Thursday afternoon as they delivered joint campaign speeches at LDP headquarters in last-minute pitches before today's election.
JAPAN
Jul 17, 1998

Three-way LDP race expected

Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama declared their candidacies Friday for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to succeed Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto.
JAPAN
Jul 17, 1998

Economy stuck, innovation lacking: EPA white papers

With the economy remaining motionless, the nation should battle for structural reforms that will restart economic activity and nurture "innovative development," the Economic Planning Agency said in its monthly and annual reports released Friday.
JAPAN
Jul 15, 1998

Nation's first Viagra death?

The first death in Japan of a person known to have used the blockbuster anti-impotence drug Viagra occurred in early July, the Health and Welfare Ministry said Wednesday.
JAPAN
Jul 15, 1998

The 'Rock' goes for a piece of the 1.2 quadrillion yen

Prudential Insurance Co. of America, the largest life insurance house in the United States, will enter the Japanese financial market by jointly establishing an investment trust management firm with Mitsui Trust & Banking Co., the two companies announced Wednesday.
JAPAN
Jul 10, 1998

Of mice, men and mysteries behind gender determination

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JAPAN
Jul 8, 1998

Hospital sign threatens illegal immigrants

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JAPAN
Jul 6, 1998

Museum reveals history of Tochigi

UTSUNOMIYA, Tochigi Pref. -- Tochigi Prefectural Museum, which opened in 1982, features exhibitions on the history, culture and natural features of the prefecture.
JAPAN
Jul 1, 1998

Miura libel suits number in the hundreds

Kazuyoshi Miura, who was acquitted Wednesday of masterminding the 1981 slaying of his wife, has filed nearly 500 libel suits against newspapers, magazines, broadcasters and wire services since his arrest.
JAPAN
Jul 1, 1998

Toyota hints at expansion into finance

Hiroshi Okuda, president of Toyota Motors Corp., hinted Wednesday at a possible expansion by the Toyota group into the financial sector, while strengthening bonds with other companies within the group.
JAPAN
Jun 30, 1998

Hashimoto OKs outline for U.S.-style 'bridge banks'

Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto on Tuesday approved an outline for a U.S.-style "bridge bank" designed to prevent bank failures from disrupting the entire economy.
JAPAN
Jun 24, 1998

Partyspeak: Small Sakigake force backs green agenda

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JAPAN
Jun 24, 1998

Citizens' group protests Osaka's Olympic bid

An Osaka-based citizens' group protesting the city's bid for the 2008 Olympic Games demanded Wednesday that the Cabinet reject the city's candidacy to host the event.
JAPAN
Jun 22, 1998

Partyspeak: JCP pledges to repeal consumption tax hike

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JAPAN
Jun 22, 1998

In with a Bang: Paribas' strategy focused on the euro

16th in an occasional series on financial deregulation
JAPAN
Jun 22, 1998

Asahi may sue Yamaichi over subordinated loans

Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Co. said it would consider suing the now-defunct Yamaichi Securities Co. to demand full reimbursement of its subordinated loans.

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