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JAPAN
Nov 4, 2008

Axed ASDF chief hawk till the end; no apology

Sacked Air Self-Defense Force chief Gen. Toshio Tamogami defended his nationalist essay Monday, claiming his justification of the war Japan waged in the last century was intended to instill the country and its people with a sense of confidence.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Nov 4, 2008

Giants' unsung heroes revel in spotlight

As Game 2 starter Hisanori Takahashi left the mound in the middle of the sixth inning of a 2-2 contest on Sunday, things were looking bleak for the Yomiuri Giants.
JAPAN
Nov 4, 2008

Dalai Lama admits his approach to Tibet greater autonomy has failed

The Dalai Lama said Monday that his approach to Tibet's greater autonomy has so far failed, and that Tibetans should decide for themselves the future direction the region should take.
COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Nov 4, 2008

Truth: a delicate matter of give and take

Every activist and essayist must deal with a singular phenomenon when addressing the public: just how "truthful" one should be.
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Nov 4, 2008

Which candidate would like to see as the next U.S. president?

JAPAN
Nov 4, 2008

Ozawa takes to Net to woo young

Democratic Party of Japan President Ichiro Ozawa made a fresh attempt Monday to appeal to young voters and Internet users, fielding questions on a Net live talk show in Tokyo ranging from his choice in underwear to Japan's claim to Takeshima.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Nov 4, 2008

Nikkyoso: A 'cancer' of teachers?

Nariaki Nakayama of the Liberal Democratic Party resigned because of gaffes he made in front of the press only five days after being appointed transport minister in the Cabinet Prime Minister Taro Aso formed in late September.
EDITORIALS
Nov 3, 2008

Reforming medical services

A panel within a group of experts advising the government on social security has released an estimate of future medical and nursing-care costs based on four scenarios. The panel, established in January 2008 by then Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, states that if no reform improvements are carried out in...
BASKETBALL
Nov 3, 2008

'Helicopter' maintains prolific output to power Apache past 89ers in bj-league showdown

There have been a number of changes in the bj-league since six teams suited up for the inaugural season in 2005-06. But some things are constant, such as this undisputable fact: Tokyo Apache guard John "Helicopter" Humphrey is capable of scoring 30-plus points in every game.
BASKETBALL
Nov 3, 2008

Tabuse among top passers in JBL

Link Tochigi Brex point guard Yuta Tabuse is second in the JBL in assists (5.0 per game) and third in steals (2.13), according to the latest statistics released by the league on Saturday.
COMMENTARY
Nov 3, 2008

Different playbooks aimed at balancing Asia's powers

NEW DELHI — The Japan-India security agreement signed recently marks a significant milestone in building Asian power equilibrium. A constellation of Asian states linked by strategic cooperation and with shared common interests is becoming critical to instituting stability at a time when major shifts...
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 3, 2008

Surprise package Wakui takes playoffs by storm

What a postseason it's been for Hideaki Wakui.
MORE SPORTS
Nov 3, 2008

Vodka wins tight Emperor's Cup

Vodka, that incredible filly that knocked the boys flat in the '07 Derby and became the first filly to do so in over 60 years, carried a powerful kick again Sunday in the group I fall Emperor's Cup, the 138th running of the Tennosho.
MORE SPORTS
Nov 3, 2008

Red Raiders hook No. 1 Horns

Texas Tech can call itself No. 1 in the Lone Star state — and maybe best in all the land.
EDITORIALS
Nov 3, 2008

Interrogations on the record

The police in several prefectures started partial audio and video recordings of the process of interrogation of criminal suspects on a trial basis in September. This is in preparation for the introduction, next May, of the system that will have ordinary citizens sit with professional judges at district...
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 3, 2008

Giants sluggers bring crowd into the action

The ushers blow whistles to call the fans' attention when batters hit into the outfield stands during the batting practice. And with the powerful Giants, the whistles are particularly heard more often when Michihiro Ogasawara and Alex Ramirez take the cages.
Winning warship bid gives Japan confidence boost as Tokyo eyes more exports
Australia’s decision to select Japan's upgraded Mogami-class warship, seen in this computer-generated image, has been “well received across Japanese industry," a Defense Ministry official said.
European leaders to join Zelenskyy for key meeting with Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the tarmac after they arrived for a meeting on Ukraine at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday.
Hiker missing in Hokkaido after bear attack found dead
The Rausu mountain range at Hokkaido's Shiretoko National Park. A man in his 20s who went missing after being attacked by a bear while hiking on Mount Rausu has been found dead.
The long search for Japan’s lost soldiers
Members of the nonprofit group Japan Youth Memorial Association search for the remains of dead soldiers in a cave in Okinawa Prefecture in February.
Trump shifts stance on road to Ukraine peace after meeting Putin in Alaska
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on next to Russian leader Vladimir Putin during a news conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday.
In preserving Japanese hospitality, ‘details are everything’
Beniya Mukayu, a traditional "ryokan" inn located in Ishikawa Prefecture, considers itself at "the heart of onsen towns, local residents, farmers, fishermen, sake brewers and artisans" — all of which need new, sustainable methods of serving visitors to survive into the future.
A seaside hotel built on competitive Japanese cycling
In a region more associated with art, Keirin Hotel 10 takes a decidedly more athletic approach to attracting tourists.
Reading the Japanese clock: Are times a-changin'?
People walk past a time board at Hakata Station in Fukuoka. Luckily for those trying to catch a train, reading a clock is universal.
The indelible memory of being a part of Unit 731
Hideo Shimizu, 95, says he cannot forget seeing the prisoners' bloody wills scribbled on the walls of prison cells at Unit 731 in 1945.
Recent deaths of Japanese boxers underline importance of emergency action plans
The Japan Boxing Commission's safety protocols have been thrust into the spotlight following the deaths of Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, who suffered fatal brain injuries while fighting on the same card on Aug. 2.

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Members of the nonprofit group Japan Youth Memorial Association search for the remains of dead soldiers in a cave in Okinawa Prefecture in February.
The long search for Japan’s lost soldiers
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