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JAPAN
Apr 29, 1998

Peeping Tom says he 'went too far'

A Peeping Tom alleged to have followed 1,900 women and taken hundreds of photographs of them through peep holes has been arrested on suspicion of trespassing, police sources said April 29.
JAPAN
Apr 28, 1998

Kankaku branch chief held for swindling old lady

The former head of a Kankaku Securities Co. branch was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of defrauding a client of about 54 million yen, Metropolitan Police Department sources said.
JAPAN
Apr 28, 1998

Crisis in Asia: Turmoil points Philippines in right direction

Second in a series
JAPAN
Apr 28, 1998

Asahi Juken chief held in 600 million yen fraud

OSAKA -- The president and founder of Asahi Juken, an Osaka housing company, was arrested Tuesday in connection with an alleged conspiracy by the firm to defraud creditors out of 600 million yen.
JAPAN
Apr 28, 1998

Parents of victims demand juvenile law review

A group of parents whose children were killed by juvenile criminals asked Justice Minister Kokichi Shimoinaba on Tuesday to have the Juvenile Law revised to strengthen victims' rights.
JAPAN
Apr 28, 1998

Hashimoto needs communication lessons: Fuji Xerox chief

Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto must come out and explain to the people why the nation's economy is ailing and how the government's 16 trillion yen package will help the situation, a top Japanese business leader said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Apr 28, 1998

Mitsubishi Oil fined 2.66 billion yen in taxes

Mitsubishi Oil Co. confirmed Tuesday that it has been ordered to pay 2.66 billion yen in additional taxes for deals it made with an Osaka oil broker who is now standing trial for income tax evasion.
JAPAN
Apr 28, 1998

Highway exec admits taking bribes from electronics firms

A former section chief of Japan Highway Public Corp. pleaded guilty Tuesday to taking about 4.4 million yen in bribes from Omron Corp. and three other electronics companies for information about his firm's highway facility contracts.
JAPAN
Apr 27, 1998

GSDF ready reservists sworn in

Staff writer
JAPAN
Apr 27, 1998

Crisis in Asia: Japan's recovery seen as integral to region

First in a series
JAPAN
Apr 27, 1998

Police stage Akashi Bridge car chase

OSAKA -- About 370 policemen from two prefectures simulated a high-speed chase over the newly opened Akashi Kaikyo Bridge to train for emergency mobilization of forces across prefectural lines Monday.
JAPAN
Apr 27, 1998

Venerable amusement park slates return to nature

OSAKA -- An amusement park that opened 90 years ago and is said to be the oldest in western Japan is scheduled to close at the end of May and reopen as a nature park.
JAPAN
Apr 27, 1998

Ex-Finance inspectors enter mixed pleas

A former Finance Ministry bank inspector pleaded guilty and another partially denied guilt Monday as they were arraigned before the Tokyo District Court for allegedly receiving 12.8 million yen in bribes from major banks.
JAPAN
Apr 27, 1998

Department store Tokyu hit in major jewelry heist

Jewelry and watches worth some 100 million yen were stolen from the Nihonbashi, Tokyo, branch of Tokyu Department Store Co. sometime between 10 p.m. Sunday and Monday morning, police said Monday.
JAPAN
Apr 24, 1998

Japan may assist in preservation of Silk Road relics

Staff writer
JAPAN
Apr 24, 1998

Universal Studios impact survey blasted as 'false'

Staff writer
JAPAN
Apr 24, 1998

Package receives mixed reactions

Many economists criticized the 16 trillion yen stimulus package announced by the government April 24, saying its positive effects will only be temporary and won't be strong enough to put the economy back on the road to recovery.
JAPAN
Apr 24, 1998

Deaftopia cafe a new spin on speak-easy

"No voice conversation please" reads a sign outside a cafe that opened in Tokyo's Nakano Ward this month.
JAPAN
Apr 23, 1998

Stimulus package gets finishing touches

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party put the final touches April 23 to the 16 trillion yen worth of economic stimulus measures to be endorsed by the government today, which will include about 10-trillion yen in "real-water" measures that require direct government outlays.
JAPAN
Apr 23, 1998

Survey shows friends, family influence 'enjo kosai' trend

One in 20 high school girls date men for money and most are influenced by conversations with their friends and the attitudes of their families, according to a study released April 23 by the Asian Women's Fund.
JAPAN
Apr 23, 1998

Museum seeks bilingual volunteers

The Edo-Tokyo Museum in Sumida Ward is accepting applications for bilingual volunteers to explain the permanent exhibits at the museum to non-Japanese visitors.
JAPAN
Apr 23, 1998

FTC approves creation of largest cement firms

The Fair Trade Commission gave conditional approvals April 23 to two merger plans that would create the nation's largest and second-largest cement firms by the end of this year.
JAPAN
Apr 23, 1998

The Asahara Trial: Doctor says gas damaged woman's brain

Aum Shinrikyo founder Shoko Asahara's defense counsel April 23 quizzed a doctor who gave medical treatment to a woman seriously injured in the March 1995 nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system.
JAPAN
Apr 22, 1998

Toza shuts down its Kansai schools

OSAKA -- Following the closure of the Toza Gaigo Gakuin chain of English-language schools in Tokyo, all classes in the Kansai region were halted Wednesday, it was learned the same day.
JAPAN
Apr 22, 1998

Kobe airport opponents call for plebiscite

Staff writer
JAPAN
Apr 22, 1998

Health officials face prison over Nursery home subsidies

Prosecutors demanded Wednesday that the Tokyo District Court impose prison terms of between two and 3 1/2 years on a former top health ministry bureaucrat and two others being tried on bribery charges in connection with the construction of special subsidized nursing homes.
JAPAN
Apr 22, 1998

Big Business begins turning on Hashimoto

Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto is not only facing foreign pressure to restore the nation's economic health; he is now also confronted with growing criticism from Japan's business leaders, who are raising doubts about his management of the economy.
JAPAN
Apr 22, 1998

Man arrested over heroin pills sent by mail

A 28-year-old Iranian man was arrested at his home Wednesday after receiving tablets of heroin sent to him from Belgium, the Metropolitan Police Department said.
JAPAN
Apr 21, 1998

Private envoy fosters human ties for Japan

Staff writer
JAPAN
Apr 21, 1998

ANA signs code-sharing pacts with UA, Lufthansa

All Nippon Airways Co. has concluded agreements with United Airlines and Lufthansa German Airlines to start code-sharing operations in October and July, respectively, ANA officials said Tuesday.
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.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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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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