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Japan Times
COMMUNITY
May 20, 2006

Glass artist still in search of a place for a flower

Dressed in a neat black skirt, white blouse and wraparound apron, Joy Suzuki offers a bow of welcome from her kitchen, where she is preparing lunch with raw materials from her wild garden near Kamakura-gu Shrine.
COMMENTARY / World
May 20, 2006

Is Europe turning toward a strong euro?

PALO ALTO, California -- European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet made news at the press conference following the May meeting of the ECB Governing Council not by what he said, but by what he did not say.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 20, 2006

Hakuho, Miyabiyama remain tied for Summer Basho lead

Mongolian Hakuho dispatched Kotooshu on Friday to stay tied for the lead with Miyabiyama at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
BUSINESS
May 20, 2006

Economy defies dip in consumption and pulls off 0.5% rise

The economy grew by a real 0.5 percent in the January to March quarter, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of growth despite a slowdown in private consumption, the government said Friday.
BUSINESS
May 20, 2006

Millea Holdings to swap stock to get Nisshin Fire

Millea Holdings Inc. plans to make midsize nonlife insurer Nisshin Fire & Marine Insurance Co. a wholly owned subsidiary by the end of the year by acquiring all of its outstanding shares in a stock swap, Millea Holdings sources said Friday.
BUSINESS
May 20, 2006

Beef safety audit passes muster

The U.S. has resolved most of Japan's concerns about U.S. beef processors, Japanese government officials said Friday, clearing the way for Japan to lift its import ban on U.S. beef.
BUSINESS
May 20, 2006

Forum to help China conserve energy

A May 29-31 Japan-China ministerial forum will be held in Tokyo to promote the introduction to China of advanced energy and environmental conservation technologies, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced Friday.
BUSINESS
May 20, 2006

TV Asahi posts 28% rise in net profit

TV Asahi Corp. said Friday its group net profit increased 28.2 percent in the 2005 business year over the year before to 9.47 billion yen on a 3.0 percent rise in operating revenues to 249.38 billion yen.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / PERSONALITY PROFILE
May 20, 2006

Norma Diaz de Polski

Mention Argentina, and two stereotypes spring to mind: soccer and beef.
BUSINESS
May 20, 2006

New car-nav units show high-def TV

Makers of car navigation systems plan to release new products this summer that will show high-definition television broadcasts and provide more accurate traffic forecasts.
JAPAN
May 20, 2006

Tokyo: North moving long-range missile to pad but launch not in offing

Foreign Minister Taro Aso confirmed Friday the government has information indicating Pyongyang has moved a long-range ballistic missile closer to a launchpad at a military base in northeastern North Korea, in apparent preparation for launch.
BUSINESS
May 20, 2006

Japan will raise oil reserves to 95 days amid instabilities

Japan's national oil reserve will be raised to 95 from the current 90 days supply for the time being, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Toshihiro Nikai said Friday.
JAPAN
May 20, 2006

Young killers at heart of capital punishment fight

it just did it right there." His flippant attitude at the time and during his trial outraged Yayoi's husband, Hiroshi, and prosecutors, who appealed the life sentence, demanding the death penalty.
MULTIMEDIA
May 20, 2006

2,100 law grads hit new exam this weekend

About 2,100 graduates from university law schools took the new national bar exam Friday, conducted for the first time under judicial reforms launched in 2004.
MULTIMEDIA
May 20, 2006

2,100 law grads hit new exam this weekend

About 2,100 graduates from university law schools took the new national bar exam Friday, conducted for the first time under judicial reforms launched in 2004.
MULTIMEDIA
May 20, 2006

2,100 law grads hit new exam this weekend

About 2,100 graduates from university law schools took the new national bar exam Friday, conducted for the first time under judicial reforms launched in 2004.
JAPAN
May 20, 2006

2,100 law grads hit new exam this weekend

About 2,100 graduates from university law schools took the new national bar exam Friday, conducted for the first time under judicial reforms launched in 2004.
MORE SPORTS
May 19, 2006

Takahashi to run in Tokyo race in November

Sydney Olympic gold medalist Naoko Takahashi said Thursday she plans to run in the Tokyo International Women's Marathon for her next full-marathon appearance, one year after making an impressive comeback in the Tokyo meet.
SUMO
May 19, 2006

Hakuho, Miyabiyama stay tied at top

Mongolian Hakuho posted a hard-fought win over compatriot Kyokushuzan on Thursday to remain tied for the lead with three days left in the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
JAPAN
May 19, 2006

Lower House OKs bills to cut growth in medical spending

The House of Representatives approved a package of bills Thursday designed to limit the growth in spending on medical-care benefits as part of the government's overall medical reforms.
JAPAN
May 19, 2006

Japan fishes for skilled foreign workers

Japan hopes to import more foreign white-collar workers by adopting more flexible immigration policies, the government said Thursday in a bid to spruce up its international leadership.
JAPAN
May 19, 2006

Annan warns NPT is in danger of crumbling

U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan expressed grave concern Thursday over the future of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty, saying it is facing a crisis and could collapse.
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. 
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.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
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."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
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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