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JAPAN
Jan 16, 2004

Women become youngest recipients of literary award

Two women became the youngest winners Thursday of the Akutagawa Prize, one of Japan's top literary awards, while two other writers shared the Naoki Prize.
EDITORIALS
Jan 16, 2004

A dangerous flu season

While international attention has been focused on the prospect of the re-emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, scientists and health officials are concerned about the outbreak of another disease in Asia. Avian flu has been detected in three countries. It has killed thousands of birds...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2004

Woman's calling: listening to strangers

"Come unload your troubles," reads the tiny cardboard sign in Japanese. "Will listen. No charge." And here in the middle of Tokyo's busy Ginza shopping district, people actually sit and talk.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 16, 2004

Role of Ferguson's son in Howard transfer doesn't look good

LONDON -- The Football Association's bung-busters are in action again, this time investigating if an alleged £139,000 commission on goalkeeper Tim Howard's £2.3 million summer move from the New York MetroStars contravened any transfer regulations.
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2004

Nuisance fliers face new fines, airlines warn

Airlines have launched a nationwide campaign to warn passengers that acts of nuisance are now punishable.
SUMO
Jan 16, 2004

Asashoryu, Kotomitsuki tied for lead

Mongolian Asashoryu overpowered Iwakiyama on Thursday to move into a tie for the lead with Kotomitsuki on the fifth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2004

Some illegals can join national health insurance: top court

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday it is illegal for authorities to bar all foreigners without valid residency status from the national health insurance program.
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2004

Elementary schools reported 22 harmful intrusions in '03

Elementary schools nationwide reported to police last year 22 intrusions in which the intruders actually harmed pupils or had been likely to do so, the National Police Agency said Thursday.
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2004

5.73 million foreigners entered in '03

About 5,728,000 foreigners entered Japan in 2003, while 13,297,000 Japanese traveled outside the country, according to a preliminary report released Thursday by the Justice Ministry Immigration Bureau.
BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2004

More talks eyed on beef import ban

Japanese and U.S. farm chiefs agreed Thursday to hold further talks aimed at resuming Japanese imports of U.S. beef as soon as possible, beginning with Washington's plan to dispatch a negotiating team to Tokyo next week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2004

Accountant backs Ashikaga auditor

The refusal by Ashikaga Bank's auditor to recognize deferred tax assets, or future tax credit, as part of the bank's capital was appropriate, a top public accountant said Thursday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jan 16, 2004

Lost Nambu citadel of the North

With Morioka, you know where you stand from the outset. As the title to the official English guide declares, Morioka is "the castle town of northern Japan."
BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2004

Cow zygotes from BSE-hit nations get import nod

Japan plans to lift an import ban on cow zygotes from nations hit by mad cow disease following a recommendation by a government food safety panel.
MORE SPORTS
Jan 16, 2004

Masuoka narrows Dakar Rally gap

Two-time defending champion Hiroshi Masuoka gained ground on overall leader Stephane Peterhansel after finishing the 13th stage of the Dakar Rally in second place Wednesday.
BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2004

Cool summer hurts beer, 'happoshu'

Combined shipments of beer and "happoshu" low-malt beer by Japan's five major breweries fell 6.3 percent in 2003 from the previous year for the second straight annual decline.
BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2004

IBM gives data-control software to Sony

IBM Japan Ltd. has become a provider of data-controlling software for digital home appliances for Sony Corp., an IBM Japan spokesman said Thursday.
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2004

Defense Agency briefings spat continues

A dispute between the media and the Defense Agency over the agency's plan to halt regular weekly news conferences by the chiefs of staff of the Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces continued Thursday.
BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2004

Government may declare 'recovery'

The Cabinet Office has decided to revise upward its economic assessment for January and may declare the first "recovery" in three years, according to government sources.
BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2004

MMC to sell partial stake in truck firm

Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said Thursday it will sell 22 percent of its 42 percent stake in Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. to DaimlerChrysler AG by the end of March.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Jan 16, 2004

Your geisha fantasy fulfilled

It was high time for a break from the pressures of jobs and family.
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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