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JAPAN
Jul 15, 1998

OECD plans visit to review progress on reforms

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JAPAN
Jul 15, 1998

Nation's first Viagra death?

The first death in Japan of a person known to have used the blockbuster anti-impotence drug Viagra occurred in early July, the Health and Welfare Ministry said Wednesday.
JAPAN
Jul 15, 1998

Submarine keeps low, but potent, profile

Staff writerYOKOSUKA, Kanagawa Pref. -- Seen from dockside, the silhouette of the USS Topeka strikes an unusually humble pose.
JAPAN
Jul 15, 1998

Prudential-Mitsui venture to focus on customer needs

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JAPAN
Jul 15, 1998

Cardboard coffins viewed as more intimate sendoff

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JAPAN
Jul 14, 1998

State's top finance bodies to meet regularly

The Financial Supervisory Agency, the Finance Ministry, the Bank of Japan and the Deposit Insurance Corp. will set up a forum to enhance communication among the four to help stabilize the financial system, it was announced Tuesday.
JAPAN
Jul 14, 1998

Toyota's Prius hybrid heads for overseas environments

Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it will introduce the Prius, equipped with its gasoline-electric hybrid engine, in the North American and European markets by 2000.
JAPAN
Jul 14, 1998

Japan-U.S. confab finishes with call for bank action, stimulus

Businesspeople from the United States and Japan released a joint statement Tuesday urging Tokyo to swiftly adopt measures to restore the stability of, and confidence in, the Japanese banking sector, as well as to bolster domestic demand through tax cuts and deregulation.
JAPAN
Jul 14, 1998

Tietmeyer urges a stronger yen for Asia's sake

German Bundesbank President Hans Tietmeyer told Finance Minister Hikaru Matsunaga on Tuesday that the yen should be stronger to help the rest of Asia, a Finance Ministry official said.
JAPAN
Jul 14, 1998

18 arrested over polling violations

Police conducted 22 searches nationwide Monday over suspected violations of the Public Offices Election Law in connection with campaigns for Sunday's House of Councilors poll, the National Police Agency said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Jul 13, 1998

Big losses taken in urban areas

Sunday's elections shook up the composition of the Upper House, with the Liberal Democratic Party losing heavily, especially in urban districts where multiple seats were up for grabs.
JAPAN
Jul 13, 1998

Extended polling hours improve voter totals

Election administration officials nationwide gave themselves a pat on the back Monday for the extra two hours of voting time that apparently boosted turnout in Sunday's Upper House election.
JAPAN
Jul 13, 1998

Strike while the iron is hot, BIS members tell Japan

Japan's economic fundamentals are strong enough to put it on a recovery track, but timing is a vital element in securing an upswing, central bank governors from the world's key economies agreed Monday.
JAPAN
Jul 13, 1998

Hashimoto announces resignation

Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto announced Monday that he will resign to take responsibility for the massive defeat of the Liberal Democratic Party in Sunday's Upper House election.
JAPAN
Jul 13, 1998

Tokyo stocks recover from sharp fall in morning

Tokyo share prices did an about-face in Monday morning trading, at first falling sharply across the board in reaction to the stunning defeat of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Sunday's House of Councilors election.
JAPAN
Jul 13, 1998

Hashimoto scrubs trips to France, United States

Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto announced Monday he will cancel his planned trips to France and the United States later this month.
JAPAN
Jul 10, 1998

Eigo Seinen fetes 100 years of publication

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JAPAN
Jul 10, 1998

Rains wreak havoc, floods in Hokuriku

Heavy rains fell Friday in wide parts of the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast, causing flooding and minor accidents throughout the area.
JAPAN
Jul 10, 1998

U.S.-Japan business leaders may squabble less this time

Staff writer
JAPAN
Jul 9, 1998

Justice minister calls Juvenile Law debate

In a decisive step toward revamping the Juvenile Law, Justice Minister Kokichi Shimoinaba asked an advisory panel Thursday to debate how the law should be changed to improve the fact-finding procedures of the juvenile justice system.
JAPAN
Jul 9, 1998

Open recruiting changes job search

Staff writer
JAPAN
Jul 8, 1998

Hun Sen rival ready to visit Tokyo in fall

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JAPAN
Jul 8, 1998

Hospital sign threatens illegal immigrants

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JAPAN
Jul 8, 1998

Hashimoto now backs permanent tax reduction

NAGOYA -- The prime minister Wednesday said that permanent income tax cuts would be included as part of government efforts in 1999 to give a shot in the arm to the nation's moribund economy.
JAPAN
Jul 7, 1998

BMW releases new 3 Series models

BMW Japan Corp. introduced the fully remodeled BMW 3 Series to the Japanese market Tuesday and announced it has started taking orders for the new vehicles at authorized dealers.
JAPAN
Jul 6, 1998

New 'bridge bank' scheme not restricted to small banks

The government "bridge bank" scheme will be applied to failed banks regardless of their size, Vice Finance Minister Koji Tanami said Monday, denying speculation that the plan will only cover small banks.
JAPAN
Jul 6, 1998

Shortfall in fiscal '97 revenue reported

The government suffered its first revenue shortfall in four years in fiscal 1997, mainly because of a substantial drop in corporate tax revenues amid the sluggish economy, according to preliminary figures released Monday by the Finance Ministry.
JAPAN
Jul 6, 1998

Does workman's comp cover nerve gas attacks?

OSAKA -- The parents of a man killed in a nerve gas attack for which Aum Shinrikyo members stand accused applied Monday with the Osaka District Court for workers' accident compensation.
JAPAN
Jul 6, 1998

Tokyo-EU ministerial talks to be held in October

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JAPAN
Jul 6, 1998

Second-category loans need a closer look: Imai

The Bank of Japan and the Financial Supervisory Agency should re-examine second-category loans held by the nation's commercial banks as soon as possible, Takashi Imai, chairman of the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren), said Monday.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

Podcast

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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