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Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Nov 1, 2007

"Asae Soya: Prism"

Nishimura Gallery Runs till Nov. 17
Reader Mail
Nov 1, 2007

Rice industry is out of touch

The debate on rice in this country never ceases to amaze me. With a population of ever-expanding cosmopolitans, the thought of living on a staple of rice to ensure that the Japanese rice industry survives is not only self-serving but also a plan that is doomed to the ashes of the 20th century.
Reader Mail
Nov 1, 2007

Shifting the blame for suicides

Regarding the Oct. 29 article "Fatal deliverance from an 'iron storm'": Again we have the apologist Hiroaki Sato cutting a path for himself in the revisionist jungle, and of course concluding that all the ills that befell the Japanese in World War II were not their fault. As the title of his article...
EDITORIALS
Nov 1, 2007

Mr. Moriya's testimony

Testifying as a sworn witness in the Diet, former Vice Defense Minister Takemasa Moriya admitted that an extraordinarily close relationship existed between him and a former executive of defense equipment trader Yamada Corp. But he denied any wrongdoing that may bring a criminal charge against him. Mr....
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Oct 31, 2007

NFL foray recalls days when London boasted title team

LONDON — Occasionally life deals you a good hand.
EDITORIALS
Oct 31, 2007

A deal in Manila

As an action film star, Mr. Joseph Estrada was constantly dodging perils. Last week, he made another escape; this time for real. The former president of the Philippines walked out of jail after being amnestied by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. This act of clemency may be more than it seems: It looks...
JAPAN / Science & Health / NATURAL SELECTIONS
Oct 31, 2007

Meditations on meditation and enhancing the mind

At Enkakuji Temple in Kamakura, at dawn on a March morning several years ago, I came as close as I ever have to satori, the Zen term for spiritual enlightenment. Don't get me wrong, I'm not claiming any sort of deep insight, just that there, in that corner of Kanagawa Prefecture, I came to understand...
Reader Mail
Oct 30, 2007

Courage of a war survivor

Regarding the Oct. 24 article "Vivisectionist recalls his day of reckoning": I can only congratulate Japanese war survivors (like former army surgeon Ken Yuasa) for coming forward to admit to, and repent of, how far they went in putting into practice what they believed to be their orders.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Oct 30, 2007

What are the plans of Nova's teachers and students?

Jisu OhStudent (South Korea)Nova's closure has made me think that it is better to just make friends so I can exchange culture as well as language with other people. I can't pay for another school.
BASKETBALL
Oct 29, 2007

Standouts prepare for roles with new clubs

As the bj-league prepares to open its third season on Tuesday, four standout players continue their adjustments with new teams.
JAPAN
Oct 29, 2007

Scandals in food industry shatter safety myth

Ocean fresh sushi? Quality marbled beef? Exquisite confectionaries? Think again.
COMMENTARY / World / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Oct 29, 2007

Ozawa aims for credibility

Ichiro Ozawa's leadership within the Democratic Party of Japan has become stronger than ever following the party's resounding victory in the July 29 Upper House election.
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Oct 28, 2007

Having rebuilt Fighters, Hillman faces new challenge in K.C.

Outgoing Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters manager Trey Hillman obviously has only one thing on his mind right now — beating the Chunichi Dragons again and winning a second consecutive Japan Series title.
Reader Mail
Oct 28, 2007

Anything but kind and gentle

Hideo Kaito's Oct. 11 letter, "Staggering blow to sumo" -- in which Kaito says he had viewed sumo as a more humane sport than, say, Western boxing/wrestling or Thai kick-boxing and credits former yokozuna Wakanohana with bringing gentleness to matches by pulling defeated wrestlers up from their fallen...
Reader Mail
Oct 28, 2007

Memories of better times

It is a sad day for many people -- staff, teachers and students -- whether they be past or present. I had six fabulous years with Nova, and today I feel for all who have been hurt. Some will take delight with the current news, but I feel sorry for those who can get joy in the suffering of the innocent...
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 28, 2007

France suits up as European full-timer

PARIS — When Nicolas Sarkozy became president of France, he declared that his country was back in mainstream Europe. Since then, Sarkozy has thrown himself into the European political fray.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Oct 27, 2007

Counted out by many, Wenger has Gunners in fine form

LONDON — As Niklas Bendtner scored Arsenal's final goal in its 7-0 Champions League demolition of Slavia Prague last Tuesday, ITV commentator Peter Drury exclaimed: "It's perfect football."
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 27, 2007

Blind adventurer refuses to accept limits

Blind adventurer Miles Hilton-Barber has climbed both Mount Kilimanjaro and Mont Blanc, completed an 11-day marathon across China and crossed Qatar's desert on foot without any sleep — all within the last seven years.
JAPAN
Oct 27, 2007

Teachers angry and insecure over future

Thrown suddenly out of work, language teachers with Nova Corp. in Tokyo were quick to react to their employer's move Friday to file for court protection from creditors.

Longform

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.
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