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SUMO / Basho reports
May 26, 2007

Hakuho poised for Summer title

Mongolian Hakuho inched closer to promotion to yokozuna on Friday with a solid win over Kotomitsuki at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 25, 2007

Ancelotti overjoyed with victory

ATHENS — AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed the Italians' victory over Liverpool in Wednesday's final as "the greatest victory we have ever had."
EDITORIALS
May 25, 2007

Juvenile Law revision

A bill to revise the Juvenile Law, which passed the Lower House with the backing of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, is now in the Upper House. The bill is designed to provide harsher treatment of juvenile offenders. Lawmakers must question whether such a move will really help to prevent juvenile...
SOCCER
May 25, 2007

Glory for AC Milan as Inzaghi nets double

ATHENS — AC Milan exacted revenge for the nightmare of Istanbul two years ago but it took the Italians a little bit of luck allied with a slightly superior creativity to beat a dominant but uninspiring Liverpool in the Champions League final on Wednesday night for their seventh European Cup crown....
COMMENTARY
May 25, 2007

Fears of new 'Nixon shock'

HONOLULU — The U.S.-Japan relationship is on solid ground and growing stronger by the day. As a result of their recent Camp David summit, U.S. President George W. Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo have become each other's new best friend — perhaps not as close (yet) as Bush's ties with...
EDITORIALS
May 24, 2007

Uptick in shooting incidents

One month after Nagasaki Mayor Itcho Ito was shot to death by a gangster, a former gangster holed himself up in his house in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture. He shot and injured his two children and a policeman and killed a member of the police special assault team (SAT). These incidents underline the need...
EDITORIALS
May 24, 2007

Living without diapers

As Japan's population becomes grayer, one issue society must address is how to decrease the reliance on the use of diapers. It is an issue that concerns people's quality of life as well as nursing care costs. Many elderly people may not have been given proper care and treatment, resulting in unnecessary...
BUSINESS
May 24, 2007

Rules on U.S. beef stay: government

There are no immediate plans to relax the food-safety restrictions on imports of U.S. beef despite a decision by an international body that says some of them are not necessary, the government said Wednesday.
SPORTS / MULLY'S MISSIVES
May 23, 2007

Liverpool fans swamp Athens ahead of CL final

ATHENS — Liverpool fans began to pour into central Athens on Monday ahead of the Reds' Champions League final against AC Milan on Wednesday, thousands without tickets and some still looking for hotel rooms.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 22, 2007

Toyota engineers reflect as Prius approaches 10th birthday

TOYOTA, Aichi Pref. — In January 1994, engineers at Toyota Motor Corp. gathered at the head office in Aichi Prefecture to brainstorm the car of the future.
JAPAN
May 22, 2007

Malaysian prime minister visiting

Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was set to arrive in Japan on Monday to meet Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, receive an honorary degree and deliver a speech on Asia's future.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
May 22, 2007

Home loans, PR

You can never leave P.J. would like to to share his story about home loans. He had no trouble getting a loan, but the problems came later.
MORE SPORTS
May 21, 2007

American-born filly wins Oaks

Robe Decollete on Sunday became the first foreign-bred filly to win the Oaks as she picked off the favorite in the final stride, besting a field of 18 in the classic's 68th running at Tokyo Race Course. Bella Rheia finished second before a crowd of more than 100,000, with Love Caerna and Minty Air placing...
SUMO / Basho reports
May 20, 2007

Asa, Hakuho, Kaio move to 7-0

Mongolian Hakuho coasted to victory over Tokitenku on Saturday to stay undefeated and tied for the lead at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
SUMO / Basho reports
May 19, 2007

Asashoryu, Hakuho retain share of lead

Mongolian Hakuho took another step toward promotion to yokozuna on Friday with a win over compatriot Ama at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.
EDITORIALS
May 19, 2007

ASDF's role in Iraq

The Lower House has passed a bill to extend by two years the July 2003 ad hoc law to deploy the Self-Defense Forces for noncombat activities in Iraq. The specific aim of the bill is to extend the operations of the Air Self-Defense Force in Iraq since the law expires at the end of July.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 19, 2007

Farm concession said key to U.S. FTA

Opening up Japan's politically sensitive agriculture market is the key to establishing a free-trade agreement between Japan and the United States, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's vice president for Asia.
EDITORIALS
May 18, 2007

Nurturing forests and workers

The fiscal 2006 annual report on the nation's forestry shows that self-sufficiency in the wood supply has stopped falling due to conditions abroad that make wood imports to Japan difficult. The government can use this opportunity to revitalize Japan's forestry.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
May 18, 2007

Viron: Bread and rosé in Marunouchi

Whatever happened to Tokyo's love affair with the cafe-brasserie? A decade ago, the entire city seemed ready to embrace the Gallic ethos of sipping coffee and nibbling on croissants (or pastis and salade nicoise) while indulging in the leisurely sport of people watching.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 17, 2007

Nepalese family standing a lonely vigil

On one Monday morning in April, two Nepalese girls sat in a small room divided by a clear acrylic wall and talked to their father, Govinda Mainali, on the other side.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 17, 2007

Parodies in pottery

At first glance, the colorful, classically shaped vase adorned with flower prints and pictures of doll-like young girls seems harmless enough. It's the second look that throws you.
JAPAN
May 16, 2007

ASDF Iraq mission extension gets nod

The House of Representatives approved a two-year extension of the Air Self-Defense Forces' transport mission in Iraq on Tuesday, overcoming criticism of Japan's involvement in the increasingly unpopular war.
SUMO
May 13, 2007

Asashoryu a major obstacle to Hakuho's hopes for promotion

After losing to ozeki Hakuho by a sneaky sidestep maneuver in a playoff in the spring, you can bet your bottom dollar yokozuna Asashoryu is ready to put his countryman through the proverbial wringer at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
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.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
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.

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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’
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