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JAPAN
May 22, 2002

Duskin admits using antioxidant for dumplings

OSAKA -- Duskin Co., which runs the Mister Donut chain in Japan, on Tuesday reported to the Osaka Prefectural Government on its use of an unauthorized antioxidant for producing dumplings, as was disclosed Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 22, 2002

Japan, South Korea's asylum policies slammed

OSAKA -- The May 8 attempt by five North Korean family members to seek asylum at the Japanese Consulate General in Shenyang, northeastern China, was not the first time the consulate has dealt with North Koreans fleeing their country, according to a senior representative of an Osaka-based citizens' group...
JAPAN
May 22, 2002

Private schools plan uniform entry exams

The Tokyo Private Junior and Senior High Schools Association has started discussions on introducing standardized high school entrance exams for accredited students in fiscal 2003, association and school sources said Tuesday.
JAPAN
May 22, 2002

Languages added to help soccer visitors

Three languages have been added to a multilingual telephone tourist information service that will be launched later this month for visitors to the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Ministry said Tuesday.
BUSINESS
May 22, 2002

Famed Kawana Hotel goes bust

The Tokyo-based firm that runs the Kawana Hotel, an internationally known resort in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, filed for court protection Tuesday with the aim of rehabilitating itself under different ownership, hotel officials said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / KANSAI BEAT
May 22, 2002

Hooligan hype threatens to get out of hand

OSAKA -- Does Osaka really want lots of foreign visitors to come for the World Cup?
BUSINESS
May 22, 2002

Tokyo government inspects Mizuho over ATM fiasco

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government started on-site emergency inspections Tuesday at Mizuho Bank's headquarters in Chiyoda Ward, four key branches and the bank's civil service business center to look into the computer fiasco that occurred with their April 1 launch under Mizuho Holdings Inc.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / HIGH NOTES
May 22, 2002

STS9: 'Seasons 01'

Sound Tribe Sector 9 have been lumped in the category of neo-hippie "jam bands" since their inception in Atlanta in 1996, but they're better left in the category of un-definability.
BUSINESS
May 22, 2002

Monetary policy to remain as is, central bank says

The Bank of Japan kept its monetary policy unchanged Tuesday, deciding to keep the banking system awash with funds.
BUSINESS
May 22, 2002

Oji Paper reports group net loss

Oji Paper Co. said Tuesday it incurred a group net loss of 17.7 billion yen for the business year to March 31, its first loss in three years, due mainly to valuation losses on stockholdings.
BUSINESS
May 22, 2002

Nissan, Toyota gear up to win lion's share of minivan market

Nissan Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. are gearing up for keener competition in the minivan market, auto industry officials said Tuesday.
BUSINESS
May 22, 2002

Toyobo hit by securities appraisals

OSAKA -- Toyobo Co. said Tuesday its group net balance fell into the red in the 2001 business year due mainly to appraisal losses on securities holdings.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 22, 2002

The star-spangled chawan

With lines of silver breaking through a black laquer surface, the tenmoku pottery of Koji Kamada conjures images of the unknown universe. Visitors to an exhibition at Akasaka Yu Gallery celebrating Kamada's 30-year career have a rare opportunity to see masterpieces made by Japan's leading tenmoku potter....
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 22, 2002

Clinton pushes concept of interdependence rather than globalization

Creating an integrated world community in which nations can discuss global issues such as security and aid for developing countries together with the United Nations is one of the biggest challenges for the 21st century, former U.S. President Bill Clinton said Tuesday in Tokyo.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
May 22, 2002

Generous with their talents

Nestled among the markets, cafes and residential manshon of northern Nogizaka in Tokyo's Minato Ward is a tiny studio theater called Studio Akasaka Playbox.
BUSINESS
May 22, 2002

Matsushita, Toray to build plasma displays

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. and Toray Industries Inc. said Tuesday they will build a second domestic plant to manufacture plasma display panels to push their joint global PDP output above 1.5 million units a year.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
May 22, 2002

The goodness of small things

The stage of "Masurca Fogo" represents choreographer Pina Bausch's aesthetic world. And what a wide world it is: The 22 dancers are drawn from far and wide, and the music ranges from Brazilian samba and Portuguese fado, to k.d. lang and Duke Ellington.
BUSINESS
May 22, 2002

Toshiba creates slim, flexible LCD

Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday it has developed what it claims is the world's first large flexible liquid crystal display, paving the way for showing images on curved screens and foldable LCDs.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / HIGH NOTES
May 22, 2002

Theo Bleckmann and Ben Monder

Vocalist Theo Bleckmann only occasionally sings in an identifiable language, a trait that reinforces the impression that he is of another world, a messenger graced with an ethereal sense of beauty and a childlike fascination for exploring the unknown. His style is evocative and beckoning rather than...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / J-POPSICLE
May 22, 2002

For Utada, third time's, uh, same-ish

Set for a June 19 release, Hikaru Utada's third album, "Deep River," doesn't contain any major surprises, staying true to the pop/R&B synthesis that has proven so successful for the singer since she burst onto the scene with her debut single, "Automatic/Time Will Tell," back in December 1998.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 22, 2002

The beautiful game becomes art

Soccer commentators, in their hyperbolic struggle to convey the excitement of the sport, sometimes refer to it as an art. This analogy isn't totally offside, as there's no denying the aesthetic element of a sport requiring so much strength, speed and coordination. But what happens when the kinetic art...
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 22, 2002

Watch for consequences of yen's surge

The yen has suddenly begun surging on the world currency market, hitting a five-month high of just over 125 to the dollar.
CULTURE / Music / HIGH NOTES
May 22, 2002

Tara Jane O'Neil and Daniel Littleton

The underground railroad that crisscrosses the United States, connecting the apartments and rehearsal spaces and basement studios of indie musicians who seem to make a living out of thin air, has created its own social dynamic. It seems naive to talk about "scenes" in terms of single cities, like Austin...
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.
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