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JAPAN
Mar 6, 1998

LDP reverses itself on disclosure of lawmakers' assets

In a reversal of its earlier position, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party is expected to propose a rule that would force Diet members to disclose all their stock transactions.
JAPAN
Mar 5, 1998

Obuchi, Park agree to meet soon for talks

Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi on Thursday congratulated Park Jung Soo, newly appointed South Korean foreign and trade minister, on his posting and suggested the two hold an early meeting.
JAPAN
Feb 27, 1998

Cabinet expresses concern over business conditions

During a Lower House Budget Committee meeting Friday, Cabinet members admitted serious concern over current business conditions.
JAPAN
Feb 23, 1998

Jury still out on Nagano Olympics

NAGANO -- The pavilions are closed and the Olympic banners have disappeared. The souvenir shops are half-empty and Zenkoji Temple has regained its calm demeanor. The city's infamous traffic jams are back, and the taxis once again form long lines waiting for customers.
JAPAN
Feb 20, 1998

Contractors face collapse as banks gird for Big Bang

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JAPAN
Feb 13, 1998

New-name clause drags down administrative reform bill

The Executive Council of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday failed to approve a bill that would redesign the administrative system due to opposition to an added clause that would allow a change in names of the new integrated ministries.
JAPAN
Feb 12, 1998

Japan, Poland agree to allow visa-free visits

Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto and Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski agreed Thursday to offer mutual visa-free visits as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, Foreign Ministry officials said.
JAPAN
Jan 27, 1998

Mitsuzuka to step down over bureaucrat arrests

Giving in to pressure from both the opposition and allies of the Liberal Democratic Party to step down, Finance Minister Hiroshi Mitsuzuka announced Tuesday that he will resign to take responsibility for the arrests of two ministry inspectors accused of taking bribes.The decision was conveyed to Prime...
JAPAN
Jan 16, 1998

Hashimoto vows LDP will take Upper House majority

Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto expressed firm determination Friday to have the ruling Liberal Democratic Party recover a majority in the House of Councilors in the election scheduled for July."We should secure a majority in the Upper House to make it possible for us to take swift measures at a time...
JAPAN
Jan 16, 1998

The Asahara Trial: Guru claims innocence

In a barely intelligible statement, Aum Shinrikyo founder Shoko Asahara said Friday he has already "been found not guilty" of the March 1995 Tokyo subway gas attack and the June 1994 sarin attack in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture.Asahara, 42, was given the opportunity to speak at his Tokyo District Court...
JAPAN
Dec 30, 1997

The Asahara Trial: Prosecutors face lifetime task

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JAPAN
Dec 18, 1997

Analysis: Ozawa in trouble despite victory

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JAPAN
Dec 15, 1997

LDP to approve 10 trillion yen bond package for DIC

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Monday finalized details of its financial stabilization package, featuring 10 trillion yen in government bonds for Deposit Insurance Corp. to help recapitalize troubled financial institutions.
JAPAN
Dec 4, 1997

JR again approached about JNR debt

Vice Transport Minister Masahiko Kurono on Thursday urged the JR group firms to reverse their stand and bear an additional burden in a scheme to repay 27.8 trillion yen in debt left by the former Japanese National Railways.
JAPAN
Dec 3, 1997

Subway gassing victims pared from Aum charges list

The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office announced Tuesday that it will scale down its indictments against Aum Shinrikyo members over their alleged involvement in two fatal poison gas attacks, one in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, in 1994, and the other the 1995 Tokyo subway attack.
JAPAN
Nov 28, 1997

COP3: Agreement on emissions is relatively easy

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JAPAN
Nov 25, 1997

Japan, China agree to carry out energy efficiency project

Japan and China agreed Tuesday on a model project to substantially improve energy efficiency at a major steel plant in Beijing, marking the first plan of the "Activities Implemented Jointly" for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Nov 25, 1997

Japan's 'venture forum' plan targets G-8 jobless problem

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JAPAN
Nov 20, 1997

Foley and Hashimoto agree to strengthen bilateral ties

Thomas Foley, the new U.S. ambassador, started his second official day on the job Thursday with a morning visit to Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto and agreed to boost bilateral relations, officials said.
JAPAN
Nov 14, 1997

EPA says economy mired in a standstill

In a monthly report released Friday, the Economic Planning Agency said that although the economy has stalled and business sentiment is dimming, the economy has not yet entered recession. In a retreat from the government's long-held assessment of a mildly recovering recovery, the agency described the...
JAPAN
Oct 31, 1997

Japan, Spain agree on annual summit

Spain and Japan have agreed to hold an annual summit in a bid to strengthen their political dialogue, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar Lopez said Friday.
JAPAN
Oct 29, 1997

Japan ready to bolster Indonesia rupiah

Japan is prepared to offer bilateral financial support to help stabilize the weakening Indonesian rupiah, Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto told Indonesian President Suharto during a telephone conversation Wednesday.
JAPAN
Oct 24, 1997

Obuchi and Kinkel agree on expanding UNSC

Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi and his German counterpart, Klaus Kinkel, agreed Oct. 24 to cooperate in their efforts to achieve an expansion of the number of permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council."As for the reform of the U.N. Security Council, the two governments will continue their cooperation...
JAPAN
Oct 23, 1997

Big Four register pretax profit declines

The nation's Big Four securities firms saw pretax profits fall for the first half of the current fiscal year as business slackened after the discovery of their alleged involvement in a financial scandal, results released Oct. 23 showed.Nomura Securities Co. secured pretax profits of 49.3 billion yen...
JAPAN
Oct 22, 1997

U.S. environmentalist seeks true commitment to climate

Staff writerWith little more than a month to go before a major U.N. conference in Kyoto on climate change, a leading American environmentalist is urging Japan to come up with new proposals to solve existing conflicts among developed nations and guide the global community."Ultimately, it is essential...
JAPAN
Oct 21, 1997

Port practices dispute moves closer to settlement

The United States and Japan on Oct. 21 finalized an agreement on the reform of harbor services at Japanese ports, moving a step toward finally resolving the tense trade dispute.Transport Ministry officials refused to disclose the contents of the agreement, saying they first must obtain the consent of...
JAPAN
Oct 20, 1997

Carmakers hope drivers rally to environment-friendly push

Staff writerAutomakers have long tried to impress customers with design and driving performance, but now they are paying homage to the latest in added values: environmentally friendly technology.Stranded by lackluster domestic demand, automakers are hoping to stimulate sales by displaying a number of...
JAPAN
Oct 20, 1997

Canada plans to enliven APEC with infrastructure center

Staff writerThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum will agree next month to establish a center to promote private-sector investment in public infrastructure projects of the group's developing economies, according to government officials.The agreement will be made at the ninth annual talks of the...
JAPAN
Oct 17, 1997

Japan to sign investment pact with Saudi Arabia

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JAPAN
Oct 16, 1997

U.S. puts onus on developing nations in emissions talks

Developing nations must play a major role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a senior U.S. official reiterated Oct. 16 in Tokyo, indicating that this will be a focal point in negotiations during a key U.N. conference on global warming to be held in Kyoto in December."The position that we have taken...
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a “level only seen once in a decade,” the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
Trump announces new tariff rate on Japan — and extension of deadline to Aug. 1
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a trade letter sent by the White House to Japan during a news conference at the White House in Washington on Monday.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
Lawson to let visitors use larger parking lots as paid car campsites
A Lawson convenience store in Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture. A new service from the company comes amid the rise in inbound tourists, making hotels and inns harder to book and more expensive.
The future is bright inside the visionary mind of architect Sou Fujimoto
The exhibition of Fujimoto’s architecture surveys his career to date, as well as looks ahead as shown in his proposal of a future floating city designed in collaboration with data scientist Hiroaki Miyata.
A tiny mountain hamlet keeps traditional log rafting afloat
Once a way to transport lumber from the mountains to the coast, log rafting is now Kitayama's biggest attraction.
A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan
Dog ownership may seem daunting in Japan, but with the right tools and logistical knowledge, you can ensure a healthy, happy life for your pet.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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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
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