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JAPAN
Jun 7, 2003

Roh arrives for Koizumi talks

South Korean President Roh Moo Hyun arrived Friday in Tokyo for his first state visit to Japan, during which he will meet with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and discuss ways to reach a peaceful resolution to the North Korean nuclear problem.
JAPAN
Jun 7, 2003

Pyongyang got 'at least 4 billion yen' in fiscal 2002

At least 4 billion yen was remitted or directly carried in the form of cash to North Korea in fiscal 2002, Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa said Friday.
BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2003

Tokyo, Seoul consider new shuttle link

Japan and South Korea will discuss introducing shuttle flights between Tokyo's Haneda airport and Kimpo airport near Seoul to boost air traffic between the two nations, transport minister Chikage Ogi said Friday.
BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2003

State lenders told to rethink role

The home affairs ministry on Friday urged 11 governmental financial institutions to come up with schedules for withdrawing from the lending business, pointing to the need to reduce their outstanding loans over the medium and long term.
JAPAN
Jun 7, 2003

Five-year plan to improve social infrastructure gets nod

The Land, Infrastructure and Transport Ministry said Friday it has drafted a new five-year program to improve social infrastructure, giving weight to 15 priority targets.
BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2003

ANA staff to take unpaid time off

All Nippon Airways Co. said Friday it will invite employees to take a month off without pay starting in August.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

SDF officers take local government positions

The Defense Agency has helped place at least 22 former and current Self-Defense Forces officers in local government positions in a bid to bolster civilian crisis management in the event of an attack on Japan, according to a Kyodo News survey released Thursday.
EDITORIALS
Jun 6, 2003

What can revive insurance firms?

Deflation in Japan is taking its toll on life insurance companies. Since they make profits by investing policyholders' premiums and bank-supplied funds in stocks, bonds, real estate and other assets, they are more susceptible to falling asset prices and near-zero interest rates than companies in other...
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

SDF officers take local government positions

The Defense Agency has helped place at least 22 former and current Self-Defense Forces officers in local government positions in a bid to bolster civilian crisis management in the event of an attack on Japan, according to a Kyodo News survey released Thursday.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

World will help Japan resolve abductions: Abe

Japan believes the world is becoming united in efforts to settle the issue of North Korea's abductions of non-North Koreans, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe said Thursday in reference to a statement by the leaders of the Group of Eight nations.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

World will help Japan resolve abductions: Abe

Japan believes the world is becoming united in efforts to settle the issue of North Korea's abductions of non-North Koreans, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe said Thursday in reference to a statement by the leaders of the Group of Eight nations.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

World will help Japan resolve abductions: Abe

Japan believes the world is becoming united in efforts to settle the issue of North Korea's abductions of non-North Koreans, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe said Thursday in reference to a statement by the leaders of the Group of Eight nations.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

Number of babies hits record low

The number of babies born in 2002 fell to a record low of 1.15 million, down about 17,000 from a year earlier.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

Number of babies hits record low

The number of babies born in 2002 fell to a record low of 1.15 million, down about 17,000 from a year earlier.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2003

Meat packer probed for mislabeling

Police on Thursday searched the Tokyo headquarters of Prima Meat Packers Ltd. on suspicion the firm mislabeled one of its products, failing to specify that it contained potential allergy-inducing ingredients.
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.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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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
By Alex K.T. Martin

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

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Muji has been sustainable from the beginning

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