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Reader Mail
Dec 4, 2007

Bush knew what he was doing

U.S. President George W. Bush is no dummy. Over the objections of several savvy military advisers, he sent just enough troops into Iraq in 2003 so that a draft wouldn't have to be revived, as a draft surely would have sparked debilitating antiwar protests throughout the United States. Now it appears...
BUSINESS
Dec 4, 2007

Corporate capital spending off

Capital investment by companies excluding the financial and insurance sectors fell 1.2 percent in the July-September period from a year ago, the Finance Ministry said Monday, adding to concerns over the impact of the U.S. housing loan mess.
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2007

Osaka governor, hit by scandal, lack of backers, won't seek a third term

OSAKA — Abandoned by her major backers, Osaka Gov. Fusae Ohta announced Monday she will not run for a third term in next month's election. The decision ends her career as Japan's first female governor and throws open an election likely to have national repercussions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Dec 4, 2007

Digital terrestrial TV coming but work remains

More than half a century has passed since commercial television debuted in Japan, and now TVs are a main component of the mass culture.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Dec 4, 2007

A cute and kind of sexy guide to Japan

Manga has conquered America. Or so declares the November issue of the U.S. tech magazine Wired, which carries a 10-page manga story describing how manga is reshaping American pop culture. Booming manga sales — which, according to the magazine, account for almost two-thirds of the $330-million graphic...
BUSINESS
Dec 4, 2007

Expired meat used in Lawson stew

Lawson Inc. said Monday it used meat products past their expiration date in "oden," a type of stew popular in winter, at an outlet in Osaka.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Dec 4, 2007

What is the most important issue facing foreigners in Japan right now?

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE ZEIT GIST
Dec 4, 2007

Taking liberties? Readers respond

The Community Page received an unprecedented number of responses to the "Taking Liberties" series that ran in this section last month. Following are some examples.
BUSINESS
Dec 4, 2007

October wages unchanged, unlikely to spur economic growth

Wages failed to rise in October as the job market deteriorated, the government said Monday, signaling consumer spending is unlikely to drive growth in the economy.
BUSINESS
Dec 4, 2007

DoCoMo, KT eye Malaysia stake

NTT DoCoMo Inc. said Monday it has agreed with KT Freetel Co., South Korea's second-largest mobile-phone operator, to jointly invest $200 million in Malaysian wireless carrier U Mobile Sdn. to increase overseas earnings.
LIFE / Language
Dec 4, 2007

Translating full of judgment calls, compromises

Second of two parts
BASKETBALL
Dec 3, 2007

Balanced Five Arrows take over first place in West

The host Takamatsu Five Arrows took over sole possession of first place in the bj-league's Western Conference, earning a 78-56 victory over the Toyama Grouses on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS
Dec 3, 2007

Takahashi wins second straight NHK Trophy

SENDAI — Using eight triple jumps and superior footwork, Daisuke Takahashi won his second straight NHK Trophy title and clinched a trip to the Grand Prix Final on Sunday afternoon.
COMMENTARY
Dec 3, 2007

When we let machines down

LONDON — Dinosaurs, so we are told, died out because they were too big. Or some say they were wiped out by an asteroid. No matter — all agree that their basic problem was size. They were just too large, their brains were too remote from their bodies, and their control systems could not cope.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 3, 2007

Setting the record straight on Indonesia

BALI, Indonesia — Japan and India stand as beacons for democracy that surely inspire many of their Asian neighbors. For its part, Indonesia has been struggling with its own experiment with democracy that has enormous implications for the region and the rest of the world.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 3, 2007

Main challenge is how to price carbon

NEW YORK — Imagine that a huge asteroid is hurtling toward Earth. Scientists tell us that there is a 10 percent chance of a collision in 10 years and the consequences of its impact will be catastrophic. Your government advises you not to panic and reminds you that there is a 90 percent chance that...
SOCCER
Dec 3, 2007

Becks superb in exhibition tour finale

WELLINGTON (AP) Even David Beckham was impressed with this virtuoso display.
JAPAN
Dec 3, 2007

Opposition presses Ishiba over defense scandal

Opposition lawmakers grilled Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday over a widening defense funding scandal and said Japan should not resume aid to U.S.-led operations in Afghanistan before the allegations are cleared up.

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