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COMMENTARY
Jan 13, 2003

Contain the nuclear genie

HONOLULU -- Some people are scratching their heads over the standoff over North Korea's clandestine nuclear-weapons development program. They point out that by the early 1990s, it was thought that Pyongyang already had one or two nuclear warheads. They note that the fundamental strategic calculus has...
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 13, 2003

Thais create Buddhist studies landmark

CHIANG MAI -- Against a background of terror, conflicts and violence worldwide, during times when consumerism and materialism have been elevated as never before on pedestals surrounded by a divine aura, a small group of modest but dedicated Thai scholars, monks and nuns have worked quietly and efficiently...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2003

Renowned director Fukasaku, of 'Battle Royale' fame, dies

Renowned Japanese film director Kinji Fukasaku, known for such works as the yakuza movie series "Jingi Naki Tatakai" ("War Without a Code"), died of prostate cancer Sunday at a Tokyo hospital, his family said. He was 72.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 13, 2003

How long will U.S. ignore Pakistan threat?

MADRAS, India -- The world entered the New Year with a greater fear of a nuclear catastrophe. Adding to the alarm over North Korea's disclosure that it possesses atomic weapons was Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf's assertion that he was ready to use them during heightened tension with India early...
EDITORIALS
Jan 13, 2003

In the year 20, or maybe 33, A.I.

Maybe you missed it amid the noisy merriment of the New Year, but Jan. 1 marked a birthday worth observing. Twenty years ago on New Year's Day, the Internet as we know it was born, ushering in the era of the World Wide Web -- the closest humanity may ever get to a version of J.R.R. Tolkien's mythic global...
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2003

North Korea sanctions possible

Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe suggested Sunday that Japan may consider imposing sanctions on North Korea.
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2003

Kawaguchi leaves to visit France

Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi left Japan on Sunday for a four-day trip to France to pay a courtesy call on French President Jacques Chirac and meet with her French counterpart Dominique de Villepin.
LIFE / Lifestyle / MATTER OF COURSE
Jan 13, 2003

Learning from living things, often the hard way

Since I write this column at home, school holidays are always a problem. It's impossible to get any work done with my kids hanging around. One day during the recent winter holidays, I complained about feeling pressured. The deadline for today's column was looming, but I didn't even have a topic.
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2003

State eyes cutting tax breaks for richer pensioners

The Finance Ministry might reduce tax breaks for pensioners in response to public criticism that the upper-class elderly are unduly benefiting, ministry sources said Sunday.
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2003

Obituary: Yasue Katori

Former Japanese Ambassador to the Soviet Union Yasue Katori died of respiratory failure Saturday at his home in Tokyo, his family said Sunday. He was 81.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT / ANIMAL TRACKER
Jan 13, 2003

Bee hawkmoth

* Japanese name: Sukibahoujyaku * Scientific name: Hemaris radians * Description: Bee hawkmoths belong to the moth family Sphingidae. They are large moths (wingspan 37-40 mm) able to fly at high speeds (hence the name hawkmoth). Caterpillars are bright green and recognizable by the black spine on the...
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2003

Bill would allow more politicians to practice law

The government may allow certain former and current Diet members to practice law even if they have not completed the required training process, it was learned Sunday.
SUMO
Jan 13, 2003

Asashoryu, Taka post first-day victories

Ozeki Asashoryu showed the confidence of a true warrior Sunday but yokozuna Takanohana needed some extra help from the sumo gods to join the winners circle on the first day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2003

Tokyo, Seoul agree on need for unity over North Korea

Japan and South Korea reaffirmed Saturday the importance of close cooperation among the two nations and the United States to seek a peaceful solution to the problem of North Korea's nuclear program.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 12, 2003

War deadline weeks away

WASHINGTON -- When will U.S. President George W. Bush have to decide whether to go to war against Iraqi President Saddam Hussein?
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 12, 2003

China's chance to sharpen its diplomacy

MONTEREY, Calif. -- The looming crisis on the Korean Peninsula poses a major test for Chinese diplomacy. As the United States and North Korea head toward a possible nuclear confrontation, China is positioned to play a crucial role in defusing the crisis. To do so, Beijing must abandon its traditional...
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 12, 2003

Closest point to bridging an ethnic divide

PYLA, Cyprus -- Maksim Restaurant sits on the United Nations "green line," which separates the Greek and Turkish sides of this divided island, but it's a popular stop for members of both ethnic groups.
EDITORIALS
Jan 12, 2003

A travel ban that makes no sense

Israel has every right to protect itself against terrorism. The questions that swirl around Israel's policies focus on whether its actions create more security for the Jewish state or less. The Israeli government's decision last week to bar a Palestinian delegation from attending a London peace conference...
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2003

Hospital preparing for Emperor's stay for cancer surgery

Police and officials at the University of Tokyo Hospital are on alert ahead of the arrival of Emperor Akihito to undergo surgery for prostate cancer on Jan. 18.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 12, 2003

Media should learn from refs, not rip them

LONDON -- One of the attractions of football is the argument that controversial incidents can provoke.
BUSINESS
Jan 12, 2003

Daiei to scrap tie-up with electronics discounter

Daiei Inc. said Saturday it will scrap a sales tieup with Yamada Denki Co., a move that will force the troubled retail giant to review its strategy for increasing slumping sales of household appliances.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 12, 2003

Ueda leads Hall inductees

Toshiharu Ueda, who as manager led the Hankyu Braves to three consecutive Japan Series Championships, was inducted into the Japanese Hall of Fame along with four other notable contributors to the game, baseball officials announced Friday.
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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