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BUSINESS / CHINA SYMPOSIUM
Feb 7, 2008

Playing by U.S. rules compels China to change and adapt

Contrary to the stereotype that China is "playing a different game" in its bid to outcompete developed economies, it has achieved rapid growth by integrating with the global supply chain on the terms set by major powers — in particular the United States.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 7, 2008

Japanese slurping up U.S. chef's ramen

Tucked away in a quiet shopping district in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, an American is fulfilling an unlikely ambition.
EDITORIALS
Feb 7, 2008

Right to assembly is undermined

The Japan Teachers' Union (Nikkyoso) has been holding an annual large-scale event since 1951 in which teachers from across the country share their experiences and discuss wide-ranging issues such as children's aptitudes, teaching methods, gaps in education opportunities, bullying, etc. But for the first...
CULTURE / Art
Feb 7, 2008

"Wako Works of Art: 15 Years/Part III"

Wako Works of Art, Shinjuku, Tokyo
Reader Mail
Feb 7, 2008

'Intelligence' is a cruel yardstick

In his Feb. 3 letter, "Too magnificent to slaughter," Bob Poulson says whales should not be killed because they're "magnificent, intelligent animals." He goes on to say: "Don't even try to compare whales to cows. No one goes on cow-watching tours."
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 7, 2008

Crown Princess panned for living high life

First, Crown Princess Masako feasted on classy Mexican fare from a 13-dish special menu in her honor. Then it was roast duck and shark's fin soup at a top Chinese eatery. A month later, she enjoyed a sumptuous repast at a French restaurant where the course featured exquisite black truffles.
JAPAN
Feb 7, 2008

Osaka governor sounds fiscal alarm

OSAKA — Toru Hashimoto, Osaka's new governor, officially started work Wednesday by declaring a state of fiscal emergency and warning prefectural residents that a rocky road lies ahead.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / CHINA SYMPOSIUM
Feb 7, 2008

Suspicion, distrust real threat in Asia

The rise of China need not be a threat to either Japan or the United States, although Tokyo and Beijing may need some time before they get comfortable with their coexistence as two major powers in Asia, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Thomas Schieffer told a recent symposium in Tokyo.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 7, 2008

The individuals come together

As is befitting of an exhibition of a corporate art collection at Tokyo's premier corporate gallery space, the Mori Art Museum has decked itself out in office chic: cool, understated spaces that feature the height of contemporary art to tickle the tired mind. Like the most privileged of office workers...
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2008

Isuzu to hike stake in Indonesia JV

Isuzu Motors Ltd., the nation's largest maker of light-duty trucks, plans to raise its stake in a joint venture in Indonesia as it increases overseas sales to counter declining domestic demand.
Reader Mail
Feb 7, 2008

Money wasted on road projects

Shimane Prefecture assemblyman Yuzo Sasaki's comments in the Feb. 2 article "Gas levy vital for maintaining rural roads" really struck a nerve. He said "those roads are not unnecessary" and "there are still many roads that need to be built."
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2008

Namco Bandai cuts profit forecast 38%, eyes closures

Because of a slump in its amusement park business, Namco Bandai Holdings Inc. has cut its annual profit forecast 38 percent and will shut as many as 60 amusement facilities.
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2008

'Gyoza' scare scuttles JT-Nissin frozen food ties

In a surprise announcement, Japan Tobacco Inc. and instant noodle maker Nissin Food Products Co. said Wednesday that due to the widening "gyoza" dumpling scare, they have scrapped plans to merge their frozen food divisions.
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2008

Honda to raise U.S. dealer incentives

Honda Motor Co. will raise incentives in the United States to a record level this year to spur sales of Pilot sport utility vehicles and other aging models amid higher gasoline prices.
JAPAN
Feb 7, 2008

'Gyoza' poisoned after leaving factory: China

The head of the Chinese delegation in Japan for talks over recent food poisonings said Wednesday he believes the Chinese-made frozen "gyoza" dumplings were deliberately tainted with pesticide after being shipped from the factory and not during the production process.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 7, 2008

Five uncertainties about China's future

A former senior Chinese diplomat praised the journey of Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda to Beijing last December as a "wonderful visit."
Reader Mail
Feb 7, 2008

Sources of mercury-tainted tuna

According to a recent article, Japanese say the best tuna comes from off the coasts of Japan. It is known that Japanese ships are present in the Mediterranean, off the coasts of Sicily, catching many tuna that are flown to Japan daily. The other day, in Italy, information came out that "Sicilian" tuna,...
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2008

G7 unlikely to discuss joint rate cuts, Hirano says

The world's richest nations are unlikely to discuss joint interest-rate cuts this week as a step to ease turmoil in global financial markets, a former Bank of Japan official said.
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2008

Lender Acom profit falls 36% to ¥13 billion

Acom Co., Japan's second-largest consumer lender by sales, reported a 36 percent decline in third-quarter profit from the same period a year earlier when the numbers were boosted by a tax refund.
Reader Mail
Feb 7, 2008

No place for official 'revenge'

Following the approval of the execution of three condemned convicts in December, Justice Minister Kunio Hatoyama announced that he authorized the three executions that took place Feb. 1. Many of those who agree with those hangings cite their sympathy with the feelings of the families of crime victims...
COMMENTARY
Feb 7, 2008

Russia disappoints the world

LONDON — What are we to do about Russia?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 7, 2008

The gobbiest girl in London, innit?

Adele cringes: "I can't believe I did a peace sign on TV — like Ringo Starr!"
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2008

MHI profit up 41% on shipbuilding

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said Wednesday its nine-month profit rose 41 percent on contracts to build ships at higher prices.
SOCCER / World cup
Feb 6, 2008

Japan begins campaign for fourth straight trip to World Cup

The long road toward the 2010 World Cup begins for Japan on Wednesday night with a first qualification match against Thailand at Saitama Stadium 2002.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 6, 2008

European Union is MIA in Afghanistan

PRAGUE — The withdrawal of Britain's Paddy Ashdown as a candidate for the post of U.N. envoy in Afghanistan means that the international community still has some way to go before it speaks with one voice in that country. Such a unified voice is needed, for six years of war and the biggest military...

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