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Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / HIGH NOTES
Jul 24, 2002

Warren Zevon: 'My Ride's Here'

Despite having predicted his own irrelevance as far back as 1976 on the song "Desperados Under the Eaves," Warren Zevon has outlasted his more illustrious L.A. pals The Eagles and mentor Jackson Browne even if his awkward song stylings and unpretty baritone haven't changed a bit. And while Zevon himself...
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2002

Locally designed regulatory reform zones pushed

The Council for Regulatory Reform released a report Tuesday calling for establishment of so-called special regulatory reform zones, backing the government's deregulatory efforts.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / J-POPSICLE
Jul 24, 2002

Women whose work is never done

"Senko (Flash)," singer/songwriter UA's first single in three years, further cements her status as one of J-pop's most enigmatic and original artists. Released July 24, "Senko" is a dark, moody piece that's half tone poem and half pop song. UA and co-producer Rei Harakami have created a sparse, ambient-ish...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / NEW ART SEEN
Jul 24, 2002

Contemporary art that digs deep

There are several contemporary art shows worth seeing before most Tokyo galleries close for a summer break.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 24, 2002

Evoking the mystery of the world

René Magritte's mustache, torso attached plunders a wet hat. "Negative Scenery" (1992) by Shozo Torii
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 24, 2002

J. League introduces new boss

Former Kashima Antlers president Masaru Suzuki was officially elected J. League chairman at a J. League extraordinary executive committee meeting on Tuesday at a Tokyo hotel.
BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2002

Shiokawa tries to end debate over deposit limit

Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa and Financial Services Minister Hakuo Yanagisawa on Tuesday rejected calls from ruling bloc lawmakers to delay the government's plan to cap refund guarantees on all types of bank deposits next April.
BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2002

Algeria may lure Japan ODA

A recent resurgence of terrorist attacks by suspected Islamic radicals in Algeria and its surrounding areas has dealt a blow to resource-poor Japan's efforts to lubricate long-creaky relations with the oil-and-gas rich North African country.
BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2002

No hike in radio fees: Katayama

Fees charged to broadcasters for the use of radio wavelengths will not be raised to cover the cost of the switch to terrestrial digital broadcasting, telecommunications ministry Toranosuke Katayama said Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2002

Suzuki develops direct-injection minicar engine

Suzuki Motor Corp. revealed Tuesday it has developed a direct-injection turbo minivehicle engine it may install in its MR Wagon Sport vehicle.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 24, 2002

Beautiful people

Men, does your weedy physique or receding hair line make you feel inadequate? Women, do you worry about wrinkles or whether to brave the pain of a bikini-line Brazilian wax? Ever feel that all of us, every day, are bombarded with images of physical perfection that are impossible to live up to?
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2002

Call made for new ODA review panel

Three nongovernmental organizations proposed Tuesday that the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, a primary dispenser of overseas assistance, establish a third party review panel to ensure claims from residents in recipient countries are meted out fairly.
BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2002

Nippon Sheet Glass in French tieup

Nippon Sheet Glass Co. said Tuesday it will establish a joint company with Saint-Gobain Vetrotex International S.A. of France in September.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 24, 2002

From Jamaica to jazz

In developing their own sound, many jazz groups borrow from other musical genres -- salsa, bossa nova, high life, hip-hop, rap, rock, funk, classical. But only one man has blended jazz with reggae -- Monty Alexander.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Jul 24, 2002

U.S. export revival goal of dollar fall?

U.S. manufacturers have for quite some time been demanding that the strong dollar be corrected, and now the greenback has begun gradually depreciating against other currencies.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 24, 2002

Celebrate the fragile art of glass

With the sweltering heat of summer now upon us, you could do worse than escape into the Suntory Museum in Akasaka to visit its exhibition of glass art. There is something particularly cooling about looking at these 142 exhibits, which range from a fragment enameled with a charming bird design from Roman...
BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2002

Japan stocks weathering U.S. downturn: ministers

Japanese stocks are showing resilience despite the ongoing plunge in U.S. share prices, key economic ministers in Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's Cabinet said Tuesday.
EDITORIALS
Jul 23, 2002

Invisible hand vs. sleight of hand

During the past few weeks, the world has rendered a verdict on U.S.-style capitalism and the results are not pretty. Markets are plunging, the dollar is shedding value against major currencies and executives have been thrown to the lions. There is a crisis of confidence in U.S. business, and rightfully...
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 23, 2002

Zico takes charge, offers his vision

Former Brazil international and Kashima technical director Zico formally signed on with the Japan Football Association on Monday to coach the national team.
SUMO
Jul 23, 2002

Council to pressure Takanohana

The Yokozuna Deliberation Council decided Monday to advise grand champion Takanohana to wrestle in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in September or retire from the raised ring.
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2002

Nature restoration NPOs also work to create jobs

A few nonprofit organizations are attempting to restore nature around the nation's lakes and mountains.
COMMENTARY
Jul 23, 2002

Who can succeed Koizumi?

A sense of frustration prevails as the marathon Diet session nears its end. Since it convened in January, the scandal-racked legislature has achieved very little, and the political situation has become increasingly unstable.
COMMENTARY
Jul 23, 2002

Musharraf challenged on several fronts

ISLAMABAD -- In its eagerness to intensify its fight against domestic terrorism, the government of Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf has scored important gains recently.
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2002

TSE rallies after early volatility

Tokyo stocks survived an early scare Monday, with the key Nikkei average sliding below 10,000 for the first time in five months, before recording a mixed bag of results in response to Friday's plunge on Wall Street.
BUSINESS / ON MANAGEMENT
Jul 23, 2002

Managing growth differs from growing one's firm

The news in business has been full of falling stars lately. "Is it just me," a friend asked the other day, "or does it seem as if half of the CEO supernovas from two years ago have crashed and burned?" In light of the economic turmoil I could understand how he had gotten this impression, but could not...
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2002

Killer's legacy builds bridges

One of the last wishes of executed mass murderer Norio Nagayama has helped to link Japanese kids who refuse to go to school with working children in Peru.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 23, 2002

Obando's clout ends Fighters' five-game skid

Sherman Obando hit a solo homer and Satoru Kanemura pitched eight effective innings Monday as the Nippon Ham Fighters beat the front-running Seibu Lions 5-2 for their first win since the All-Star break.
BUSINESS
Jul 23, 2002

LDP to form new panel to discuss online copying

In an attempt to define fair use in cyberspace, the LDP will form a panel on intellectual property rights that will propose tougher laws against online copying of animation and game software.
Inside Tokyo's 'phantom' stations — and the stories they tell
Mamoru Iwai, stationmaster of Keisei Ueno Station, says that, other than earthquake-proofing, the former Hakubutsukan-Dobutsuen (Museum-Zoo) Station has remained untouched.
Trump trims fentanyl-linked China tariffs after 'amazing' Xi meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping greet each other as they arrive for talks at the Gimhae Air Base, next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on Thursday.
Japanese and South Korean leaders agree to boost ties in first meeting
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ahead of their talks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Thursday.
Takaichi and Xi reaffirm pledge in first meet to pursue ‘mutually beneficial’ ties
A screenshot from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's X account shows Takaichi exchanging greetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Friday.　
Japan’s government ramps up bear control efforts amid rise in attacks
A bear roams around a field in the town of Kuzumaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 12.
Oasis returns to Japan after 16 years — and fans can still sing every word
Liam Gallagher commanded the stage with effortless charisma during Oasis' Tokyo Dome set on Saturday.
At Japan Mobility Show, BYD gears up to conquer Japan's EV market
BYD Auto Japan President Atsuki Tofukuji unveils the Racco at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Oasis returns to Tokyo: Rain, rapture and rock
Fans wait to get into the Oasis show at Tokyo Dome on Saturday. While lining up in the rain, some broke into impromptu versions of the British rock group's hits.
Kyushu banzuke sets the stage to cement 2025’s sumo narratives
Onosato ahead of his bout against Aonishiki at The Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18
Tokyo Film Festival opens with global stars and a spotlight on Asian storytelling
Director Junji Sakamoto (left) walked the Tokyo International Film Festival red carpet with Sayuri Yoshinaga (center) and Non (right), who both play mountaineer Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Mount Everest, in the biopic "Climbing for Life."

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Mamoru Iwai, stationmaster of Keisei Ueno Station, says that, other than earthquake-proofing, the former Hakubutsukan-Dobutsuen (Museum-Zoo) Station has remained untouched.
Inside Tokyo's 'phantom' stations — and the stories they tell
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