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Jun 7, 2003

Australia A rips Japan 63-5

Australia A exploded for nine tries en route to a 63-5 romp over Japan's national XV in a friendly match on Thursday.
JAPAN
Jun 7, 2003

Pyongyang got 'at least 4 billion yen' in fiscal 2002

At least 4 billion yen was remitted or directly carried in the form of cash to North Korea in fiscal 2002, Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa said Friday.
JAPAN
Jun 7, 2003

Pyongyang got 'at least 4 billion yen' in fiscal 2002

At least 4 billion yen was remitted or directly carried in the form of cash to North Korea in fiscal 2002, Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa said Friday.
JAPAN
Jun 7, 2003

Pyongyang got 'at least 4 billion yen' in fiscal 2002

At least 4 billion yen was remitted or directly carried in the form of cash to North Korea in fiscal 2002, Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa said Friday.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

Grassroots groups demand war apology

An array of 58 Japanese and South Korean citizens' groups on Thursday submitted a written request to both governments to take measures that will result in Japan apologizing to and compensating victims of Japan's militarism before and during World War II.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

Grassroots groups demand war apology

An array of 58 Japanese and South Korean citizens' groups on Thursday submitted a written request to both governments to take measures that will result in Japan apologizing to and compensating victims of Japan's militarism before and during World War II.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

Grassroots groups demand war apology

An array of 58 Japanese and South Korean citizens' groups on Thursday submitted a written request to both governments to take measures that will result in Japan apologizing to and compensating victims of Japan's militarism before and during World War II.
BUSINESS
Jun 6, 2003

Russia still mulling Japan pipeline

A Japanese proposal for an oil pipeline in eastern Siberia still has a chance of being chosen over a Chinese proposal, a Russian lawmaker indicated Thursday.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

War bills all but clear Upper House

A special committee of the House of Councilors approved a set of war-contingency bills Thursday, effectively guaranteeing the legislation's enactment at Friday's Upper House plenary session.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

War bills all but clear Upper House

A special committee of the House of Councilors approved a set of war-contingency bills Thursday, effectively guaranteeing the legislation's enactment at Friday's Upper House plenary session.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

War bills all but clear Upper House

A special committee of the House of Councilors approved a set of war-contingency bills Thursday, effectively guaranteeing the legislation's enactment at Friday's Upper House plenary session.
Japan Times
JAPAN / IN WITH THE NEW
Jun 5, 2003

Seiko Noda now a force in her own right — and name

Seiko Noda, a Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker in the House of Representatives, wrote in her elementary school composition class that her dream was to become a politician -- and ultimately prime minister.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 5, 2003

People made ill by water in wells to get state help

The Environment Ministry will pay the medical bills of residents of Kamisu, Ibaraki Prefecture, who fell ill after drinking water from wells contaminated by arsenic. The measures were announced Wednesday.
JAPAN
Jun 5, 2003

People made ill by water in wells to get state help

The Environment Ministry will pay the medical bills of residents of Kamisu, Ibaraki Prefecture, who fell ill after drinking water from wells contaminated by arsenic. The measures were announced Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 5, 2003

People made ill by water in wells to get state help

The Environment Ministry will pay the medical bills of residents of Kamisu, Ibaraki Prefecture, who fell ill after drinking water from wells contaminated by arsenic. The measures were announced Wednesday.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT / OLD NIC'S NOTEBOOK
Jun 5, 2003

A few tasty tales I squirreled away

There was a very brilliant but rather eccentric biologist in Montreal who was convinced -- or perhaps he just convinced us that he was convinced -- that the squirrels were not only watching him, but were stealing his secrets.

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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