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Kazuaki Nagata
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2010
Protesters rally to voice Pacific FTA farm fears
Thousands of people staged a rally Wednesday in central Tokyo to voice their opposition to Japan taking steps to join a U.S.-backed trans-Pacific free-trade agreement, saying it would destroy the farm sector.
BUSINESS
Nov 8, 2010
APEC praises host's interest in exploring TPP
Members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation reacted positively to Japan's initial stance on entering consultations with economies interested in launching a U.S.-backed trans-Pacific free-trade agreement, government officials said Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 7, 2010
APEC vows to cut global imbalances
KYOTO — Finance ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum agreed Saturday to work toward reducing global economic imbalances and avoiding a currency devaluation war, stressing foreign exchange rates must be determined by markets and reflect economic fundamentals.
BUSINESS
Nov 5, 2010
Softbank lets 3-D steal iPhone show
Softbank Corp. unveiled a winter-spring handset collection Thursday featuring a wider lineup of non-Apple smart phones, including models that allow three-dimensional images to be viewed without special glasses.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2010
DoCoMo releases iPhone rival
Designed to take on Apple's iPhone, NTT DoCoMo Inc. released its new Galaxy S handset Thursday into Japan's increasingly competitive smart phone market.
JAPAN
Oct 28, 2010
Ministries mixed on merits of joining Pacific FTA
Joining a U.S.-backed trans-Pacific free-trade agreement would push up Japan's real gross domestic product by ¥2.4 trillion to ¥3.2 trillion, or 0.48 to 0.65 percentage point, according to an estimate by the Cabinet Office released Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2010
New terminal opens at Haneda
Rainy weather could not dampen the festive mood Thursday at Haneda airport in Tokyo as it inaugurated a new international terminal and a fourth runway, keys to turning the airport into a 24-hour global aviation hub.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 21, 2010
JAL chief touts 'amoeba' style of management
Japan Airlines Corp. CEO and Chairman Kazuo Inamori voiced confidence Wednesday in turning the ailing airline around, saying it is improving financially and will achieve restructuring goals through his "amoeba" management style.
Japan Times
JAPAN / HANEDA COMEBACK
Oct 20, 2010
Haneda new old kid on the block
This month, Tokyo's Haneda airport returns to scheduled international flight operations for the first time in 32 years as part of the government's goal to turn the offshore facility into a 24-hour hub to compete with global competition and boost the economy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / HANEDA COMEBACK
Oct 20, 2010
Ota Ward hopes hinge on airport
For many foreigners visiting Tokyo, places like Akihabara and Harajuku are the must-see spots.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 6, 2010
Pac-Man fetes 30-year milestone
Toru Iwatani never thought his video game character modeled after a pizza with a missing slice would spread worldwide and still be so loved after three decades.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Oct 6, 2010
Samsung partners with DoCoMo on new Galaxy tablet and smart-phone devices
With the trend toward smart phones and tablet devices growing, NTT DoCoMo Inc. announced Tuesday the debut of Samsung's flagship hand-held devices: the Galaxy Tab and the Galaxy S smart phone.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 30, 2010
Nintendo 3DS creates buzz at unveiling
Nintendo Co. on Wednesday officially unveiled its anticipated hand-held Nintendo 3DS, which allows users to play 3-D games and experience enhanced networking services.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 28, 2010
LG ready to enter Japan full force
LG Electronics Inc. announced Monday it is entering the Japanese TV market and unveiled 10 flat-panel models going on sale in November.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CABINET INTERVIEW
Sep 26, 2010
Corporate tax cut, EPAs key: Ohata
Newly appointed Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Akihiro Ohata believes Japan needs to pull out all the stops to boost its economy, including drafting an extra budget, lowering corporate tax and forging more economic partnership agreements with other countries.
JAPAN
Sep 25, 2010
Ohata may take rare earths halt to WTO
Trade minister Akihiro Ohata said Friday the ministry has received some reports confirming imports of rare earths from China have been halted, saying Japan may file a complaint with the World Trade Organization if it is a retaliatory move by Beijing over the detention of a Chinese trawler captain.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 22, 2010
Malaysia budget carrier unveils Tokyo route
Malaysia-based AirAsia Bhd., Asia's biggest budget airline, announced Tuesday in Tokyo that its long-haul affiliate, AirAsia X, will launch a route between Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo's Haneda airport in December.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Sep 22, 2010
Tokyo Game Show exhibits signs of mobile-game trend
Major video-game makers wowed game fans at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) on the weekend with products such as Sony's 3-D games, Microsoft's controller-free motion-sensor system Kinect and Capcom's super popular "Monster Hunter" series.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 21, 2010
APEC meet stresses importance of women in companies, economies
The participation of women in economic activities should be improved because it can help companies diversify and enhance corporate performance, female leaders from several countries said Monday in Tokyo during the 15th APEC Women Leaders Networking meeting.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 20, 2010
APEC participants put focus on women's role in corporate Asia
The 15th APEC Women Leaders Network meeting kicked off Sunday in Tokyo with the theme of "Creation of new global economic activities by women."
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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