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Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 7, 2004

Guests of a grand hotel

The Hotel Venus Rating: * * * 1/2 (out of 5) Director: Hirota Takahasi Running time: 125 minutes Language: Korean Currently showing [See Japan Times movie listings] Kyo no Dekigoto Rating: * * (out of 5) Director: isao Yukisada Running time: 110 minutes Language: Japanese Currently...
EDITORIALS
Apr 7, 2004

Coercion can't foster respect

A national flag and anthem are supposedly symbols of national unity. So it is with Japan's Hinomaru flag and "Kimigayo" anthem. Yet they remain a subject of simmering controversy, particularly in the realm of public education, because of the nation's history of militarism during and before World War...
BUSINESS
Apr 7, 2004

Seven-Eleven unveils Beijing gambit

Seven-Eleven Japan Co. revealed Tuesday it will open its first Chinese outlet in Beijing on April 15 and plans to open an additional four outlets in the city by the end of May.
BUSINESS
Apr 7, 2004

Kamei expects prolonged Japan-U.S. talks over beef import ban

Japan and the United States remain far apart on lifting the import ban on U.S. beef, and negotiations could be prolonged, farm minister Yoshiyuki Kamei said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2004

Ex-cancer patients left in the dark, worry about recurrence

Most former cancer patients fear the often fatal disease could return, and many fret over the inadequate explanation they get from their doctors, a recent health ministry survey found.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 7, 2004

Life lessons in cross-cultural chaos

L'Auberge Espagnole Rating: * * * 1/2 (out of 5) Director: Cedric Klapisch Running time: 122 minutes Language: English with some French, Spanish, etc.; subtitles in Japanese and English Currently showing [See Japan Times movie listings] After two years at a rural New England college...
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2004

Nikkei tops 12,000 line amid optimism, yen fall

Tokyo stocks advanced Tuesday on growing optimism over the economy, pushing the key Nikkei index above the 12,000 line for the first time in 32 months.
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2004

Nursing-care firms for the aged to face new disclosure law

The welfare ministry is considering requiring government-designated nursing-care firms for the elderly to disclose information about their operations, according to ministry officials.
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2004

Four arrested over gold-smuggling

Tokyo prosecutors arrested four people Tuesday on suspicion of smuggling 500 kg of gold bullion from Hong Kong and evading 35 million yen in consumption tax.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / NEW ART SEEN
Apr 7, 2004

Mario A -- a 'Japanese artist' who provokes admiration

"This is Not a Pipe," the title of Rene Magritte's 1926 painting of a pipe, succinctly illustrates a paradox in perception. On Magritte's canvas is a representation of a pipe, not an actual pipe, and so the title is perfectly valid. But how tempting to scoff at this, to regard Magritte as mischievous,...
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 7, 2004

'One China' principle is all but dead

HONOLULU -- No matter how the dispute over Taiwan's presidential election is resolved, it has become ever more clear that the "One China" principle is unraveling.
BUSINESS
Apr 7, 2004

U.S. insurers prod Koizumi on 'kampo'

WASHINGTON (Kyodo) A U.S. life insurance industry group has sent a letter to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi urging him to reform the "kampo" postal life insurance services.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 7, 2004

Monumental is beautiful

The young woman seated in front of McDonald's, her massive haunches spread wide underneath her, looks at first glance like a cautionary tale on the perils of fast food. It would have taken a McBreakfast, a McLunch and a McDinner every day from birth to get her this big -- all of them super-size, just...
BUSINESS
Apr 7, 2004

Now Daiei overcharges customers

Eighteen Daiei Inc. supermarkets subjected consumers to double the correct level of consumption tax Tuesday, as cashiers failed to operate cash registers properly following the introduction of a new pricing system, the company said.
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2004

Troops in Iraq to halt operations outside camp

The Defense Agency said Tuesday it has decided to keep ground troops in Iraq inside their camp in Samawah in the wake of growing security concerns following fatal clashes between Iraqis and coalition forces elsewhere in the country.
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2004

Ishiba says sorry over Iraq visit deception

The Ground Self-Defense Force should not have led reporters to believe its top commander was in Japan when he was, in fact, traveling to Iraq, Defense Agency chief Shigeru Ishiba said Monday.
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2004

11th international dinghy race slated

The 11th International Friendship Sailing Festival, an all-day event that includes a dinghy race in Tokyo Bay followed by a party, is slated for May 29 at Hakkeijima Marina in Yokohama.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 6, 2004

Marines pound Fighters

Benny Agbayani hit a two-run double and Jun Inoue followed with an RBI triple in the fourth inning Monday at Chiba Marine Stadium, as the first-place Chiba Lotte Marines and American manager Bobby Valentine won their fourth straight game with a 4-1 victory over the Nippon Ham Fighters and Trey Hillman....
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2004

Changes to U.S. passport procedures

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo now requires people to apply in person for a U.S. passport.
OLYMPICS
Apr 6, 2004

JOC gives Okamoto the green light

said Monday it has agreed to send taekwondo fighter Yoriko Okamoto to the Athens Olympics despite an internal feud in the Japan Taekwondo Federation (JTF) having yet to be resolved. The 32-year-old Okamoto will be allowed to apply for the Summer Games as an independent competitor, and thus will not...
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2004

Confab delegates seek peace in Balkans

Five western Balkan countries, Japan, the European Union and other parties reaffirmed Monday their commitment to consolidating peace and stability in the western Balkans as they wrapped up a one-day ministerial conference in Tokyo.
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2004

Fukuda dismisses unofficial talks with North

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuo Fukuda played down Monday the significance of unofficial talks between two Liberal Democratic Party members and North Korea last week, saying it will not affect official negotiations over Pyongyang's abductions of Japanese.
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2004

Japan waives certain entry-visa fees

Japan decided Monday to waive short-stay visa fees for some students from China and Southeast Asian countries in an effort to promote youth exchanges, the Foreign Ministry said.
BUSINESS
Apr 6, 2004

Kobe Steel supplying Rolls-Royce

Kobe Steel Ltd. said Monday it has begun supplying titanium to Rolls-Royce PLC of Britain for use in the engine of the Airbus A380 -- the world's biggest passenger plane, which is due to enter commercial service in 2006.
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2004

Crown Princess extends rest period

Crown Princess Masako will extend her stay at a vacation home in Nagano Prefecture where she has been resting since late last month for health reasons, it was revealed 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. 
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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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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