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SOCCER / World cup
Apr 19, 2006

Magic of Ronaldinho key to success for Samba Boys

Brazil vs. Croatia June 14, Berlin, 4 a.m. kick off Brazil vs. Australia June 19, Munich, 1 a.m. kick off Brazil vs. Japan June 23, Dortmund, 4 a.m. kick off (kick off Japan time)
SPORTS / E-LIST
Apr 19, 2006

'Little Matsui' a major league disappointment

The Pacific League has been raging on for nearly a month, but in the magical world of Major League Baseball, Japan's top-shelf exports are flying on Uncle Bud's calendar, and it must feel like Groundhog Day for some of the Hinomaru Heroes -- same old story day-in, day-out.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 19, 2006

Nippon Ham's Shinjo to retire at season-end

In a surprise move by the man who hit a grand slam on his two-homer night, Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo said Tuesday he will retire at the end of the season.
EDITORIALS
Apr 19, 2006

An unhealthy blast from the past

The ruling coalition has agreed to include a clause on patriotism in a bill that will revise the Fundamental Law of Education for the first time, although Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has not decided when to send the bill to the Diet. The 1947 law, although drafted under the leadership of the Occupation...
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2006

Realignment talks eyed for May 2

Japan and the United States are planning to hold ministerial talks May 2 to finalize a broad set of plans to realign the U.S. military presence in Japan, government sources said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2006

Police question Huser president

Police on Tuesday questioned Susumu Ojima, president of failed condominium developer Huser Ltd., on a voluntary basis about suspicions the firm sold units in a condominium building in Kanagawa Prefecture despite being aware it was built using fabricated quake-resistance data, investigative sources said....
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2006

Shipping ban in Japan zone mistake: China

side says it's a technical mistake, well, we believe that's what it was." The Chinese Maritime Safety Administration posted a notice on its Web site that Beijing was prohibiting unauthorized ship traffic around the Pinghu gas field in the East China Sea from March 1 to Sept. 30 so that pipelines and...
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2006

Fukui waxes positive about economy

The economy is recovering steadily and is expected to continue improving on the back of a positive cycle of rising production, income and spending, Bank of Japan Gov. Toshihiko Fukui said Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2006

Get rid of interest rate 'gray zone': FSA panel

A Financial Services Agency panel reached a broad agreement Tuesday to recommend that the "gray zone" that allows for a higher ceiling on consumer loan interest rates be removed to help reduce the rising number of personal bankruptcies, FSA officials said.
SOCCER / World cup
Apr 19, 2006

Formidable defense may not be enough for Croats

Croatia vs. Brazil June 14, Berlin, 4 a.m. kick off Croatia vs. Japan June 18, Nuremburg, 10 p.m. kick off Croatia vs. Australia June 23, Stuttgart, 4 a.m. kick off (kick off Japan time)
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2006

Time to consider pumping money into infrastructure

BOSTON -- Any good international investment banker knows that the end of April is a bad time to come peddling his services, for that is when the world's finance ministers return home from the International Monetary Fund meetings in Washington, chastened that risks to the global economy could spill over...
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2006

Rising long-term rates irk government

The government expressed concern Tuesday that long-term interest rates were rising "too fast," and urged the Bank of Japan to dispel market concerns about a further credit-tightening.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT / WILD WATCH
Apr 19, 2006

Birds' amazing 'tweezers'

The chances are that you are reading this while holding The Japan Times in one or both hands. Alternatively you may be reading online after having tapped on various keys with your fingers to make images appear before your eyes. Either way, manual dexterity will have enabled you to access your daily read,...
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2006

Farm lobby reaffirms WTO stance

The Central Union of Agricultural Cooperatives reaffirmed Tuesday its opposition to capping import tariffs on farm products, a proposal recently made at global trade talks.
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2006

Business impact of oil prices rings alarm bells at METI

The government will conduct an urgent survey on the impact of soaring crude oil prices on Japanese companies, bringing forward the regular survey schedule, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2006

Patent Office hands out IP awards

Academics, corporate leaders and companies were among recipients Tuesday of the Japan Patent Office's 2006 intellectual property rights system awards.
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2006

Nationwide raid on Aum turns up appeal for 'calm'

The Public Security Intelligence Agency raided 11 Aum Shinrikyo facilities across the country Tuesday and said it found an internal document calling for a "calm response" if cult founder Shoko Asahara is put to death.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 18, 2006

Y. Takahashi suffering muscle strain, comeback unknown

Yomiuri Giants outfielder Yoshinobu Takahashi was diagnosed with a slightly strained muscle Monday requiring about three weeks of recovery, officials of the Central League club said Monday.
EDITORIALS
Apr 18, 2006

France refuses to face economic facts

It is hard to find a silver lining in the clouds that hover over France's economic future. Months of sustained political protest by French students forced a humiliating defeat on the Paris government, obliging it to withdraw a package of labor reforms that would have made it easier to fire first-time...
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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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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