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Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT
Jun 27, 2002

Japan's farmers start to go green

Hardly a week goes by without the emergence of some new scandal in the Japanese food industry. But whether it's the use of illegal additives or the mislabeling of imported meat as domestic, the outcome is the same: further breakdown in trust between consumers and the farmers and companies involved in...
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Jun 27, 2002

Upturn no excuse to ignore global realities

Japan's gross domestic product in the January-March quarter grew at an annualized 5.7 percent from the previous quarter.
BUSINESS
Jun 27, 2002

Mitsubishi Heavy develops reusable polymer screw

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said Wednesday it has developed a recyclable polymer screw that "remembers" its original shape and becomes smooth when heated, allowing it to be easily removed from household electric appliances.
CULTURE / Art
Jun 27, 2002

Kids' eyes on the world

Entries are now being accepted for the 12th Kanagawa Biennial World Children's Art Exhibition, which invites children's paintings from all over the world to promote the dreams and creativity of the children who will shape tomorrow's world.
BUSINESS
Jun 27, 2002

BOJ leaves monetary policy intact

The Bank of Japan's policy-setting panel voted at its one-day meeting Wednesday to maintain its ultra-easy monetary policy, according to the central bank.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / NAME OF THE GAME
Jun 27, 2002

Nintendo tries survival horror

Survival horror is a style of game that first appeared in 1993 when Infogrames released a classic PC game called "Alone in the Dark."
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 26, 2002

Inamoto gets offer from Perugia

Italian club Perugia has made a formal offer to Japan midfielder Junichi Inamoto, the player's agent Nobuaki Tanabe said Monday.
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2002

Japan to accelerate Afghan assistance

Japan will accelerate assistance for the reconstruction of Afghanistan, including $3 million in grants for rebuilding the southern city of Kandahar, now that a transitional government has been established, Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2002

Snow seeks public trust via appointment of consumer guru

With many Japanese companies having finally recognized the importance of beefing up their corporate governance, Snow Brand Milk Products Co. is eager to show it is no exception to this trend.
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2002

Cop arrested over subway groping

A 38-year-old Tokyo police officer was arrested Tuesday for allegedly groping a female subway passenger the night before.
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2002

Chronic fatigue linked to low serotonin

OSAKA — People who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, an illness characterized by debilitating tiredness, have decreased levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in their brains, according to recent findings by a joint research team.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 26, 2002

Germany ends S. Korean dream

SEOUL -- South Korea's dream run in the World Cup finally came to an end.
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2002

Universities set to remove nationality requirement

The Japan Association of National Universities has said it instructed its schools across the country to remove a nationality clause for students seeking special admission after returning from abroad.
EDITORIALS
Jun 26, 2002

Salvaging the truth

It has been six months since an unidentified armed vessel, presumably a spy ship from North Korea, sank in the East China Sea off Amami Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, following a gun battle with Japan Coast Guard patrol boats. An operation to salvage the ship finally began on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2002

Teikyo University units failed to declare income

Several affiliates of Teikyo University have been penalized more than 2 billion yen by tax authorities for failing to declare about 6.5 billion yen in taxable income over several years, according to sources.
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2002

Most Japanese cheering for South Korean cohosts

Fifty-nine out of 100 Japanese were cheering for World Cup cohosts South Korea after its historic advance to the semifinals, according to a Kyodo News survey.
COMMENTARY
Jun 26, 2002

International consensus needed on asylum-seekers

HONG KONG -- The latest dispute between South Korea and China, in which more than 20 North Koreans sought asylum in Seoul's embassy, does no credit to either country. Fortunately, the meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan and South Korean Foreign Minister Choi Sung Hong on June 19 appears...
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 26, 2002

Rivaldo targets more goals

OMIYA -- Brazilian forward Rivaldo is aiming to improve his scoring tally in Wednesday's semifinal against Turkey to help his team win and make this World Cup one to remember for himself and his country.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Jun 26, 2002

BOJ may have to go it alone against dollar

Japan tried to keep a low profile at the recent meeting of Group of Seven finance ministers in Halifax, Nova Scotia. However, the United States insisted that Japan take more steps to revitalize its economy.
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2002

Baby born from frozen seed of dead husband

A woman has given birth to a baby through artificial insemination using sperm from her husband that was kept frozen after his death, it was learned Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2002

Japan must deregulate and reform before it's too late: METI report

Japan should quickly deregulate its markets and reform its policies so it can take part in the rapid economic growth of East Asia, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a annual report released Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2002

Reforms lead to reduced budgets at public firms, report says

Reforms have reduced by some 32 percent the estimated amount of funds the government needs to inject into 31 public corporations from its fiscal investment-and-loan program to complete existing projects, according to a government-commissioned report released Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2002

FSA may raise refund limit for deposits at merged entities

The Financial Services Agency is considering raising the limit of the government's full-refund guarantee on deposits as a special case for merged financial institutions, Financial Services Minister Hakuo Yanagisawa hinted Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2002

Koizumi talks tough on four postal bills

Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Tuesday he has told a key minister that he wants a set of four postal deregulation bills to pass the Diet without amendments -- a move that should provoke further political wrangling over the controversial legislation.
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2002

Experts sought to halt loan words

Education chief Atsuko Toyama said Tuesday her ministry will set up a committee of experts in July to propose ways to prevent too many imported words from entering the Japanese language.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2002

Shareholders vent anger at Mizuho

Mizuho Financial Holdings Inc. executives issued a stream of apologies at the banking group's general shareholders' meeting Tuesday, as shareholders demanded explanations for the widespread ATM failures and account mixups that marred the banking group's official launch in April.
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
By Alex K.T. Martin

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