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Reader Mail
Oct 25, 2007

Missing name weakens report

In the Oct. 20 Kyodo article "Tokyo trader probed over procurement of U.S. night vision goggles," the Tokyo trading house was never mentioned by name. Yet, other parties -- none of whom were under suspicion of misconduct -- were named, including Japan's Defense Ministry and Northrop Grumman.
SOCCER
Oct 24, 2007

Osieck remains focused on task at hand

SAITAMA — Urawa Reds stand just a few games from greatness, but Holger Osieck isn't falling into the trap of speculating on the enviable position in which the Saitama giants find themselves.
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2007

Ministry finds IDs of hep C patients

and Vice President Takeshi Komine (right) face reporters at the health ministry Monday. KYODO PHOTO
MORE SPORTS
Oct 22, 2007

Asakusa Kings finishes strong en route to Kikka-sho victory

KYOTO — Asakusa Kings made amends for his Derby second, finishing strongly in the final 100 meters to win the 68th Kikka-sho at Kyoto Racecourse on Sunday afternoon.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / 2007 NPB PLAYOFFS
Oct 21, 2007

Dragons earn return trip to Japan Series

The Yomiuri Giants won the Central League title but the Chunichi Dragons are going to the Japan Series.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / 2007 NPB PLAYOFFS
Oct 20, 2007

Dragons top Giants; take 2-0 series lead

The introduction of the Climax Series in the Central League this year gave the Chunichi Dragons a new lease on life and they're making sure they make the most of it.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / 2007 NPB PLAYOFFS
Oct 19, 2007

Fighters move to Japan Series

SAPPORO — Trey Hillman said that hitting home runs was not the Fighters' style. He may be right, but Fernando Seguignol sure did look stylish doing it.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / 2007 NPB PLAYOFFS
Oct 19, 2007

Dragons draw first blood against Giants

The Colorado Rockies have reminded everyone in North America the best time of year to be a hot team is during the postseason.
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 18, 2007

Okubo notches pair of goals in rout of Egypt

Yoshito Okubo opened his international account in style on Wednesday evening with a well-taken brace in Japan's 4-1 thrashing of Egypt.

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Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan