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SOCCER / J. League / ON THE BALL
Apr 23, 2002

Shirt-throwing incident infuriates Korean midfielder

It's only a uniform, you may think. But it is not always that simple, especially when it concerns a player's country.
JAPAN
Apr 23, 2002

Waseda teacher held over prank calls

A part-time teacher at Waseda University has been arrested on suspicion of making more than 900 silent and nuisance phone calls to the secretariat of the school's president, police said Monday.
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2002

Let firms police selves, panel says

An advisory panel to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on Monday suggested that companies enter into covenants with their customers regarding product quality and safety.
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2002

Nidec to make minimotors in China

Precision motor manufacturer Nidec Corp. said Monday it will set up a subsidiary in Guangdong Province, China, in mid-May to produce small precision motors for use in multimedia equipment, such as CD-ROMs and DVDs.
JAPAN
Apr 23, 2002

Japan Prize laureates hope technologies will be used for good

Three scientists who won the 2002 Japan Prize expressed hopes Monday that their achievements will be utilized to enhance the welfare of people the world over.
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2002

Trade surplus dropped 25.9% in 2001

The nation's trade surplus in fiscal 2001 fell 25.9 percent from the previous term to 7.11 trillion yen, marking the third consecutive year of decline, the Finance Ministry said Monday in a preliminary report.
COMMENTARY
Apr 23, 2002

A path through the smoke

Japan indisputably is the top smokers' paradise in the industrial world, as well as in East Asia, where China, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan are tightening restrictions on smoking. In Japan, smoking is allowed in many government and company offices, restaurants and taxis. Some hospitals do not restrict...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2002

Tourism industry courts Koizumi, Bush to boost international travel

The newly signed U.S.-Japan tourism promotion pact shows the United States is greatly aware of just how much Japanese tourists mean to its economy, according to U.S. tourism industry leaders who visited Japan last week to attend the agreement's signing ceremony.
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2002

Hoya pretax profit down 5% in '01

Hoya Corp., a maker of optical glass and eyeglasses, said Monday its group pretax profit for the fiscal year to March 31 fell 5 percent to 45.77 billion yen due mainly to the slump in the information technology sector.
JAPAN
Apr 23, 2002

Rules sought on secondhand smoke

A citizens' group in Osaka campaigning for a smoke-free environment for children submitted a petition Monday to the health minister calling for stricter regulations to reduce secondhand smoke.
BUSINESS / TAKING STOCK
Apr 23, 2002

Spring to see stocks bloom

Tokyo stocks are expected to firm in May and June, counting on favorable economic and corporate earnings prospects.
JAPAN
Apr 23, 2002

Osaka blackout puts 300,000 in dark

OSAKA -- A power outage Monday morning hit about 300,000 homes in central Osaka and some nearby areas, darkening some traffic lights in the nation's second-biggest business center.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / NATURE TRAVEL
Apr 23, 2002

Thrills (but no spills) canoeing the Zambezi

"This isn't a car document," the customs official says, his forehead creased in suspicion.
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2002

Argentine losses to cost Sony Life

Sony Life Insurance Co., the insurance unit of Sony Corp., is expected to post an appraisal loss of 7 billion yen to 8 billion yen on its Argentine government bond holdings for the fiscal year to March 31, company officials said Monday.
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2002

Four firms to forge major Net alliance

NEC Corp., KDDI Corp., Japan Telecom Co. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. said Monday they will jointly develop broadband Internet content and services.
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2002

Prodi visit to pave way for EU-Japan summit

BRUSSELS -- European Union Commission President Romano Prodi will embark on an official visit to Japan later this week to pave the way for the EU-Japan summit in July and to discuss a variety of international issues.
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2002

Experienced engineers top Matsushita shopping list

OSAKA -- Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. is planning to hire more midcareer engineers it believes have the potential to become high-ranking executives, Matsushita officials said Monday.
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2002

Kansai business lobbies should consider merger: panel

OSAKA -- Four business lobby groups in the Kansai region should consider merging, a study group said in a report released Monday.
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2002

FSA panel eyes new property rules

An advisory panel to the Financial Services Agency has unveiled a set of draft rules for accounting that would oblige businesses to book latent losses on fixed property holdings, starting in fiscal 2005.
SOCCER / World cup
Apr 23, 2002

Inamoto, Kawaguchi to play in Kirin Cup

Yokohama F. Marinos midfielder Daisuke Oku and two of the four Europe-based players -- Portsmouth goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi and Arsenal midfielder Junichi Inamoto -- have been added to Japan's Kirin Cup squad, national team coach Philippe Troussier announced Monday in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / KANSAI BEAT
Apr 23, 2002

Library helps the blind enjoy graphics

HIGASHI-OSAKA, Osaka Pref. -- While audio read-out software has made it easier for blind people to access text-based information on computers, graphics have remained a hurdle.
EDITORIALS
Apr 22, 2002

The IRA takes a second step

Little noticed amid the deteriorating situation in the Middle East has been substantial progress in another long-standing international conflict. The Irish Republican Army last week announced that it had completed a second round of arms "decommissioning" -- the phrase the group uses to describe putting...
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 22, 2002

Takahara may miss World Cup

IWATA, Shizuoka Pref. -- Jubilo Iwata and Japan forward Naohiro Takahara will be released from the hospital on Monday but his readiness for the World Cup is in doubt, a Jubilo team doctor said Saturday.
SOCCER / World cup / EXCERPTS FROM PHILIPPE TROUSSIER'S BOOK
Apr 22, 2002

Media drove me to hell

"Passion" is the story of Japan soccer team coach Philippe Troussier, his struggle to make it as a player and manager and his travels around France, Africa and Japan. In the book, Troussier also details his philosophy and thinking as he prepares for the World Cup in June. In this, the sixth of 10 exclusive...
COMMENTARY
Apr 22, 2002

Role remains for British royalty

LONDON -- On March 31, the Saturday before Easter Sunday, Elizabeth, the queen mother, passed away peacefully at the age of 101.
SUMO
Apr 22, 2002

Takanohana takes light practice

Yokozuna Takanohana, seeking to return to competition after one year at next month's summer sumo tourney, went through an easy workout Saturday and dismissed suggestions that his training regimen may be too light.
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.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

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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