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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 18, 2008

Neither blatant benevolence nor silent giving

PRINCETON, New Jersey — Jesus said that we should give alms in private rather than when others are watching. That fits with the common-sense idea that if people only do good in public, they may be motivated by a desire to gain a reputation for generosity. Perhaps when no one is looking, they are not...
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT / IN BLOOM
Jun 18, 2008

Spiderwort

In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.
BUSINESS
Jun 18, 2008

As G8 summit nears, environment tax on fuels eyed

The government is set to consider a so-called environment tax on oil, coal and other greenhouse gas-producing fuels as part of an overall tax reform plan later this year, according to an economic policy draft paper released Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 18, 2008

First Japan toy awards handed out

The Japan Toy Association presented its first annual awards Tuesday, honoring five products including Bandai Co.'s popular bubble wrap toy named Mugen Putiputi.
BUSINESS
Jun 18, 2008

Wheat prices face hike of more than 20%

The government may raise prices of the grain sold to flour millers by more than 20 percent in October, adding to production costs for bread and noodle makers, an official said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Jun 18, 2008

Lawmakers slam Hatoyama over executions

Likening the execution process to a "conveyor belt," a group of lawmakers opposed to the death penalty harshly criticized Justice Minister Kunio Hatoyama on Tuesday for sending a record 13 death-row inmates to the gallows in the past nine months.
BUSINESS
Jun 18, 2008

Office investment returns cool off

Growth in office investment returns slowed last year as gains in property prices eased, according to a survey released Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 18, 2008

Sony unveils more energy-efficient flat-panel TV

Sony Corp.'s new flat-panel television consumes less energy than comparable regular models without compromising image quality — the latest in Japanese manufacturers' efforts to woo buyers with green products.
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Jun 18, 2008

Lakers in tough as Finals return to Boston

LOS ANGELES — Funny, how minor imperfections (and subtle specialties) became pronounced once the Boston Stranglers got their barely breathing opponents in a 3-2 chokehold.
BUSINESS
Jun 18, 2008

Fuji launches Exiga minivan in bid to increase domestic sales

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. unveiled its first minivan in Japan Tuesday as it aims to reverse a domestic sales slide.
LIFE / Digital / IGADGET
Jun 18, 2008

A kiss closer to obsolescence

Kiss me: Canon Inc. sparked a revolution in digital photography five years ago when it created the EOS Kiss Digital, justly acclaimed as the first digital SLR camera priced for the average consumer.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Jun 17, 2008

Sumo's future isn't in the U.S.

Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Times carried a very brief article on the sport of sumo.
EDITORIALS
Jun 17, 2008

Earthquake sends reminder

The earthquake that hit inland areas of the Tohoku region Saturday morning serves as a strong reminder that Japan's central and local governments, and its individual citizens must take earthquake precautionary measures in earnest. If a quake with the power of the Saturday temblor had hit a populous area...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 17, 2008

Is Japan more dangerous than it was 10 years ago?

COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jun 17, 2008

You say Nebuta, I say Neputa

Undaunted by the current state of the dollar, John and Kate are planning to visit Japan this summer.
EDITORIALS
Jun 17, 2008

Media can't bow to expectations

The Supreme Court last week ruled that even if people who have become the subject of coverage by a broadcaster come to have expectations concerning a broadcast program, such expectations, in principle, are not subject to legal protection.
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2008

Taiwanese patrol ships join intrusion

A private boat carrying Taiwanese protesters and nine accompanying Taiwanese patrol vessels briefly entered Japanese territorial waters near a disputed island in the East China Sea early Monday despite repeated advance warnings from Japan.
From France to Mali, a deportee's struggle far from home
Moussa Sacko, a Malian deported from France — where he had lived since he was a young child — stands on a street in Bamako, Mali, in December. Compared with his home in France, Bamako feels like a different planet, Sacko said.
Tokyo ranked world’s richest city by GDP, with Osaka-Kobe also rated highly
Tokyo has a gross domestic product of $2.55 trillion, just ahead of New York’s $2.49 trillion and Greater Los Angeles’ $1.62 trillion, according to CEOWorld’s global wealth index.
Tokyo looks to keep ‘monster parents’ at bay with new protocols
New guidelines are addressing struggles by teachers to deal with the burden of parents who make irrational complaints that go beyond what is considered socially acceptable, often referred to as "monster parents," which is overwhelming their workload.
China delivers warning to U.S. and Japan with third aircraft carrier
The Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, carries out sea trials at an unknown location in May last year.
Japan lawmakers eye firm response to Chinese envoy's threat to behead PM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a Lower House Budget Committee meeting on Friday.
As Japan’s female leader rises, can she cross sumo’s sacred line?
Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku (front center) delivers a speech on the first day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Sunday. Centuries of belief and tradition still underpin the all-male association's stance of excluding women.
Takaichi doesn’t mince words on Taiwan, but dramatic policy shift unlikely
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi responds to questions during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in parliament on Tuesday.
Florist Nicolai Bergmann flourishes outside the box
Florist Nicolai Bergmann shops for fresh flowers at the Ota flower market in Tokyo on Friday.
China delivers warning to U.S. and Japan with third aircraft carrier
The Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, carries out sea trials at an unknown location in May last year.
Jenson Button brings end to an illustrious racing career intertwined with Japan
Jenson Button races for Honda during the Singapore Grand Prix in September 2008.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Bear attacks have dominated Japanese news headlines in recent months, with 13 people so far having been killed by the animals.
Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more than 100 years
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