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JAPAN
Dec 2, 1998

China remarks falsely reported, Nonaka says

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiromu Nonaka criticized some foreign media entities Wednesday for misunderstanding and falsely reporting his remarks during Chinese President Jiang Zemin's visit last week.
JAPAN
Dec 2, 1998

The Asahara Trial: Guru tossed mumbling from court

Aum Shinrikyo founder Shoko Asahara was ordered out of the courtroom Wednesday after being summoned to the trial of his former disciples and failing to give clear consent when asked to take an oath.
JAPAN
Dec 2, 1998

The Asahara Trial: 100th hearing just tip of iceberg

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JAPAN
Dec 2, 1998

Planned Pyongyang missile launch unverified

Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi said on Wednesday that he is unable to confirm reports that North Korea is preparing to launch another ballistic missile by the end of this year.
JAPAN
Dec 2, 1998

Recovery set for autumn, says Economic Strategy Council

Japan's economy seems to have hit bottom and the government's economic stimulus measures will start to be effective by next fall, the chairman of Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi's economic advisory panel said Wednesday.
JAPAN
Nov 27, 1998

Ex-Aum doctor testifies for Inoue defense

A former doctor for Aum Shinrikyo, currently serving a life sentence, testified for the defense Friday at the trial of the cult's former intelligence chief, Yoshihiro Inoue.
JAPAN
Nov 27, 1998

Kobe mayor targeted after city hall stomps plebiscite push

Staff writer
JAPAN
Nov 27, 1998

Top Fuji Heavy execs knew of Nakajima bribe

A former managing director of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. who was arrested Thursday on suspicion of bribing lawmaker Yojiro Nakajima must have informed the firm's chairman and president of the matter, sources alleged Friday.
JAPAN
Nov 27, 1998

No favors given for Fuji Heavy bribes, Norota says

The alleged bribe paid in 1996 to Yojiro Nakajima, then parliamentary vice minister of the Defense Agency, from Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. does not seem to have resulted in favorable treatment for the defense contractor, Defense Agency chief Hosei Norota claimed Friday.
JAPAN
Nov 27, 1998

Dreamcast's success critical to Sega's future

Staff writer
JAPAN
Nov 25, 1998

New Komei comes out against nonexistent budget

The government's annual budget for fiscal 1999 hasn't been compiled yet, but Takenori Kanzaki, leader of New Komeito, is already against it.
JAPAN
Nov 25, 1998

More women accept idea of divorce despite parenthood

Women's attitudes toward divorce and family may be changing, according to a recent survey by a marriage information service council that found that 28 percent of single women in their 20s and early 30s feel married couples should not separate if they have children.
JAPAN
Nov 24, 1998

Japan, China fail to agree on war apology semantics

Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura and his Chinese counterpart, Tang Jiaxuan, failed to reach an agreement over the wording of a Japanese apology for its wartime aggression in last-minute negotiations Tuesday evening.
JAPAN
Nov 24, 1998

WorldCom digs into Japanese market

Staff writer
JAPAN
Nov 24, 1998

Obuchi, Inamine agree to reopen Okinawa dialogue

Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi and Okinawa Gov.-elect Keiichi Inamine agreed Tuesday to work closely on issues weighing on the island prefecture, including the regional economy and reorganization of U.S. military bases.
JAPAN
Nov 24, 1998

Komura, Albright discuss Palestinian aid package

Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura and U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright agreed Tuesday on the importance of providing assistance to Palestinians to strengthen the peace process in the Middle East, Foreign Ministry officials said.
JAPAN
Nov 24, 1998

15 major banks to seek funds

Of the nation's 18 major banks, 15 will apply for public funds injections within the fiscal year under the provisions of the new bank recapitalization law, the banks announced Tuesday with their midterm earnings results.
JAPAN
Nov 23, 1998

Death row executions spark renewed protest

NAGOYA -- A citizens' group against capital punishment held a protest Sunday night at the Nagoya Detention House -- the place where two death row inmates were hanged Thursday.
JAPAN
Nov 23, 1998

Frozen pizza entrepreneur opens doors for female execs

22nd in a series of occasional articles about venture businesses
JAPAN
Nov 23, 1998

Dark cloud remains over Kabutocho

The bright, eight-story building was supposed to be something to savor for people working in Tokyo's Kabutocho securities center. But it has ended up symbolizing the continuing plight of the brokerage industry.
JAPAN
Nov 20, 1998

Reasonably priced homes move in on capital

A reasonably priced 100 sq. meter home is now within closer proximity to the capital, according to a metropolitan government white paper on housing released Friday.
JAPAN
Nov 20, 1998

Miyazawa rules out consumption tax cut

The 5 percent consumption tax will not be lowered at least for the time being, Finance Minister Kiichi Miyazawa reiterated Friday.
JAPAN
Nov 20, 1998

ANA taken to task for maintenance violations

The Transport Ministry took the rare move of imposing administrative measures against All Nippon Airways Co. over the carrier's violation of its own maintenance regulations, ministry officials announced Friday.
JAPAN
Nov 20, 1998

Nakajima denies 20 million yen related to vote-buying

Lower House lawmaker Yojiro Nakajima, served a fresh arrest warrant Thursday for alleged vote-buying, has admitted providing about 20 million yen to his supporters during the 1996 election campaign but denies he meant to ask them to buy votes for him, investigation sources said Friday.
JAPAN
Nov 20, 1998

The Asahara Trial: Defense grills coroner at sarin attack

The defense counsel of Aum Shinrikyo founder Shoko Asahara on Friday cross-examined a doctor who led the team that determined the cause of death of four of the 12 victims of the 1995 Tokyo subway nerve gas attack.
JAPAN
Nov 20, 1998

Eight city banks apply for public funds

One by one, all of the nation's city banks except for the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi announced by Friday that they will ask for public money under the provisions of the newly adopted bank recapitalization law.
JAPAN
Nov 20, 1998

President urges further opening of markets

U.S. President Bill Clinton urged Japan on Friday to stimulate its economy by further opening its markets, pushing deregulation and foreign investment so the nation can share leadership with the U.S. in ensuring regional prosperity and security.
JAPAN
Nov 20, 1998

Mitsui O.S.K., Navix Line announce maritime megamerger

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. and Navix Line, Ltd., the country's second- and fourth-largest maritime transport companies, will merge as of April 1, becoming one of the biggest maritime carriers in the world, top executives of the two companies announced on Friday.
JAPAN
Nov 20, 1998

Clinton endorses stimulus plan

Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi met with U.S. President Bill Clinton on Friday and pledged to bring about positive economic growth in fiscal 1999, stabilize the nation's fragile financial system and quickly implement 24 trillion yen in stimulus measures.
JAPAN
Nov 19, 1998

Pakistan denies arms cooperation allegation

Pakistani Foreign Minister Sartaj Aziz flatly denied on Thursday an allegation that Pakistan developed its nuclear and missile technologies in cooperation with North Korea and China.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Is America ready for Japanese-style 7-Elevens?
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life and 7-Eleven, a chain that began in the U.S. in 1927, opened its first store in Japan in 1974 — and then became wholly Japanese-owned in 2005 through parent company Seven & I Holdings.
Final weeks of World Expo in Osaka likely to see large crowds
With one month left to go, crowds are expected to swell at the World Expo in Osaka during its final weeks.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
Strikes on Qatar and Poland shake U.S. sway among friend and foe
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Museum of the Bible in Washington on Sept. 8. Israeli strikes in Qatar and Russian drone incursions into Poland have challenged the U.S. leaders claims of global respect.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.

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