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BUSINESS
Oct 17, 2001

Decision on China produce facing delay

In a last-minute bid to avert further escalation of the trade war with China, Japan may delay -- by at least a couple of months -- a decision on imposing "safeguard" import restrictions on some Chinese farm products.
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2001

'Juku' owner held in kidnapping

A manager of a "juku" cram school was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of kidnapping a 7-year-old boy from Tokyo's Itabashi Ward as the first-grader was on his way to school.
CULTURE / Film
Oct 17, 2001

And, now, a return to the classics

O Brother, Where Art Thou? Rating: * * * * 1/2 Director: Joel Coen Running time: 107 minutes Language: English Now showing
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Oct 17, 2001

Too soon to say rally's in sight

There were widespread fears a month ago that the terrorist attacks in the United States would throw the world's financial markets into turmoil.
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2001

Three lawmakers linked to illegal donation scam

Three lawmakers received illegal political donations from corporations and other organizations during a three-month period in 2000 before punishments for taking such donations came into effect, according to a Tokyo Metropolitan Government report released Tuesday.
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2001

Beef safety to be stated Thursday before new cow tests

The government plans to issue a statement declaring the safety of Japanese beef on Thursday, when the health ministry is to begin more rigorous examinations for mad cow disease on all cows meant to be processed for human consumption.
CULTURE / Music / HIGH NOTES
Oct 17, 2001

Money Mark: 'Change Is Coming'

Those familiar with Money Mark's funky, retro-keyboard dabbling might not initially notice the new direction hinted at in the title of his latest, third album. But rest assured, a second listen to "Change Is Coming" reveals subtle enhancements to his signature deep grooves and smooth vibes, making it...
CULTURE / Art
Oct 17, 2001

Designing women

They are all based in Stockholm, aged in their 30s, established in their field and they are all women. For Christina Sollenberg Britton, editor in chief of international fashion, design and lifestyle magazine Stockholm New, they are representative of a welcome change and something worth sharing.
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2001

Press vows to uphold free speech

FUKUOKA -- Representatives of national media organizations said Tuesday that they would continue to carry out their duties and not be deterred by terrorism.
CULTURE / Music / J-POPSICLE
Oct 17, 2001

Where dreams come true

Those who can, do; those who can't, teach. Right? That was certainly true of the various losers and sociopaths who "taught" me when I was in school. But this hoary old adage doesn't apply to a showbiz school recently launched by leading Japanese record label Avex.
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2001

Stranded climbers rescued in Nepal

Rescuers found two Japanese climbers and a Sherpa on Monday evening who had been stranded near the peak of Mount Manaslu, an 8,163-meter mountain in Nepal's Himalaya range, according to reports a Tokyo-based climbing group received Tuesday.
CULTURE / Art
Oct 17, 2001

Defining Style

In the 10,000 years since the Arctic icecap receded sufficiently to enable human inhabitation of the land we now know as Sweden, the curiously creative nation has gifted the world with the likes of Beowulf, Strindberg, Bergman and, well, Abba.
CULTURE / Art
Oct 17, 2001

Beauty beheld in the past imperfect

Are the Japanese alone in their admiration of the imperfect? This is one of several questions arising from an odd exhibition now on at Tokyo's Shoto Museum of Art in Shibuya, a pleasant but puzzling "curiosity shop" selection of arts and crafts, ranging from colorful screen paintings to bamboo baskets....
CULTURE / Music
Oct 17, 2001

Return of the sound and the furry

Super Furry Animals have been the most consistently great guitar band of the last 10 years, and I've got a stack of hard evidence to prove it.
Events
Oct 16, 2001

Ecotourism campaign spotlights Shiga area

MAIHARA, Shiga Pref -- In an effort to draw more visitors to this area, the Shiga Prefectural Government is running a one-month ecotourism campaign.
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2001

Rescue effort resumes for three climbers in Himalayas

Rescue efforts resumed Monday for two Japanese climbers and a Sherpa stranded near the peak of Manaslu, an 8,163-meter mountain in Nepal's Himalaya range, after their summit attempt was halted Friday by strong winds.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Oct 16, 2001

U.S. on slide but not Japan?

Stock markets worldwide are likely to fall deeper into confusion as the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. and U.S.-led military action against targets in Afghanistan increase economic uncertainties.
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2001

Asylum-seekers face tough time in Japan

Gol Ahmad Bahador does not want to go back to Afghanistan.
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2001

7-year-old boy freed soon after kidnapping

A 7-year-old elementary school boy was released unhurt Monday afternoon in Tokyo's Itabashi Ward about eight hours after he was kidnapped in the area and after his mother handed 5 million yen in ransom to a bicycle courier, police said.
Events
Oct 16, 2001

Forum eyes water management scenarios

KYOTO -- By 2025, it is predicted that nearly 5 billion people worldwide will face a severe shortage of water. A resource people take for granted may become as precious as diamonds or gold, according to a panel of experts who took part in a symposium last week in Kyoto.
JAPAN
Oct 14, 2001

New mad cow suspect tests negative

An animal that was believed to be Japan's second case of mad cow disease has tested negative after a more thorough inspection for the brain-wasting illness, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare reported late Friday.
JAPAN
Oct 14, 2001

More than half of Japan's cities consider mergers

Slightly more than half of all municipalities in Japan are considering merging with another municipality to consolidate their administrative functions, a home affairs ministry report showed Saturday.
Japan and U.S. both claim win in surprise 11th-hour tariff deal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Ryosei Akazawa, Japan chief tariff negotiator, in Tokyo
Disappointing start to Nagoya tournament turns into fascinating final stretch
Ichiyamamoto (left) defeats Gonoyama to secure a winning record at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, at IG Arena on Monday.
Ignore the election hype, foreign residents are here to stay
Sohei Kamiya, founder of the Sanseito, which campaigned on a “Japanese first” message and tough immigration rhetoric, speaks at a rally in Gunma Prefecture on July 6.
Big unanswered questions follow Japan's big, beautiful deal with the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday in Washington, the day after he agreed to an 11th-hour trade deal with Japan.
Ishiba denies reports he will resign next month, leaving his fate unclear
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba looks on after meeting with the Liberal Democratic Party executives at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan leans into homegrown AI amid rising competition
McKinsey’s 2025 Technology Trends Outlook, published Wednesday, says that the use of “sovereign AI” is a trend gaining significant global traction, including in Japan.
Induction of Ichiro has Cooperstown fretfully preparing
Ichiro Suzuki will soon become the first Japanese player to be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
JT picks: What not to miss at Fuji Rock 2025
Fuji Rock Festival turns the green slopes of Niigata Prefecture’s Naeba Ski Resort into a summer escape that offers soundtracks for every mood.
Japan’s top brands get tied up in the great sunscreen debate
A coral reef in Okinawa in July 2022. Some jurisdictions around the world have moved to ban certain sunscreens in a bid to protect coral reefs, but some say the impact on reefs is far from clear.
Pentagon looks to unleash ‘military drone dominance’
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a drone demonstration at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on July 10.

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