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JAPAN
Sep 4, 2006

Horie ready to rebuff 'far-fetched' charges, lawyer says ahead of trial

Former Internet entrepreneur Takafumi Horie and his defense team are confident he will be cleared of securities laws violation charges, one of the lawyers said Sunday, a day before the trial is due to begin.
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2006

Seoul willing to resume summits with Abe

South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki Moon has told Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe, the front-runner to become Japan's next prime minister, of Seoul's readiness to resume summit talks, sources close to the bilateral relationship said Sunday.
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2006

China summit possible this year: Machimura

Former Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura said Sunday that a Japan-China summit may be possible by the end of the year if Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe becomes the next prime minister.
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2006

Abductees' kin to press case with Security Council

problem," Yokota said. "I think he will make even more efforts than before."
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2006

Ex-Vice Foreign Minister Ono dies

Former Vice Foreign Minister Katsumi Ono died Friday at his home in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, his family said Sunday. He was 101.
EDITORIALS
Sep 4, 2006

Divisive changes in U.S.-ROK accord

Big changes are afoot in the military alliance between the United States and South Korea. The two governments have agreed to transfer operational control of the South Korean military in the event of a war to a South Korean general. South Koreans are deeply divided about the wisdom of this move.
COMMENTARY
Sep 4, 2006

Declining sources of pride

The 9/11 terrorist attacks five years ago added a new page to world history, posing a new threat to global security. Following the attacks, the Bush administration in the United States demanded that the international community choose between democracy and dictatorship, between good and evil. Calling...
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 4, 2006

Morality of boss's pay can't be legislated

PARIS -- Ever since 2001, when France enacted a law requiring listed companies to reveal their executives' pay packages, newspapers have had a field day denouncing greedy bosses. Not only are fixed salaries revealed, but so are bonuses, fees for serving on boards of directors, returns on stock options,...
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 4, 2006

India may finally embrace capitalism

ATLANTA -- For most of India's postcolonial era, the views guiding economic policy and those expressed by opinion makers reflected a deep-seated contempt for markets. Despite the failings of socialist economic policies at home and the successes of market reform elsewhere, India has been slow to embrace...
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 4, 2006

An uphill battle for Manmohan Singh

HONG KONG -- When Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, following in the footsteps of Jawaharlal Nehru, spoke from the great gateway of Shah Jehan's Red Fort to celebrate Independence Day, he looked like a tiny, almost insignificant figure, framed by gigantic red sandstone walls, as he looked down on...
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2006

NPA to introduce 3-D antiterrorist system for G8 summit

To defend against terrorist attacks, the National Police Agency plans to have a system in place analyzing three-dimensional data of locations and routes to be used by leaders of the Group of Eight nations when they come to Japan for a summit in 2008, NPA officials said Sunday.
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2006

Toyota allies warned over low pay

Toyota allies warned over low pay
BASKETBALL
Sep 3, 2006

U.S. outmuscles Argentina

SAITAMA -- Humbled by defeat to Greece on Friday, Team USA responded with a character-building win over Argentina in the FIBA World Championship third-place game.
BASKETBALL
Sep 3, 2006

France protect lead to down Turkey

SAITAMA -- Even when knowing you won't be rewarded any medal, if you're a competitor you still put your full energy on the court.
BASKETBALL
Sep 3, 2006

Spain to face Greece without Gasol

SAITAMA -- Can Spain replace Pau Gasol's productivity?
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2006

Highest alert planned for N. Korea nuke test

The government is preparing to issue the highest level of alert required for a nuclear power plant accident abroad if North Korea undertakes an underground nuclear test, government sources said Saturday.
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2006

GSDF machinegun went off in Iraq

A machinegun mounted on a Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle went off accidentally in the southern Iraqi city of Samawah in May 2004, Defense Agency officials said Saturday.
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2006

Japan, U.S. to initiate treaty on pirated goods

Japan and the United States have agreed to get working on creating an international convention to prevent the spread of illegally copied products by holding a meeting with several interested countries this fall, government officials said Saturday.
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2006

Project-bidding scandal spreads in Fukushima

A supporter of Fukushima Gov. Eisaku Sato allegedly played a crucial role in rigging bids for prefectural projects, sources said Saturday.
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2006

Royal boy will put off succession crisis, not solve it

and Emperor Akihito (second from left) walk on a beach in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture, with Prince Akishino (third from left) and his family -- Princess Mako, Princess Kiko and Princess Kako (from left to right), in this file photo taken Aug. 4, 2004. KYODO PHOTO
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
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