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Kanako Takahara
Kanako Takahara is a staff writer who has covered national politics, diplomacy, business and the economy at The Japan Times. A graduate of Sophia University, she is currently a national news editor.
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2003
ODA spending to aid prosperity, home security
Japan will use its official development assistance in ways that enhance its own security and prosperity, according to a government draft of the revised ODA charter released Wednesday.
JAPAN
Jul 4, 2003
U.S. wants officials present in military suspect questioning
The United States has demanded that Japan allow American officials to be present when U.S. servicemen suspected of committing crimes here are questioned by Japanese investigators prior to indictment.
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2003
Japan, U.S. begin discussions on SOFA
Japan and the United States on Wednesday began negotiations over the conditions under which American servicemen suspected of crimes in this country are questioned by Japanese authorities before indictment.
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2003
U.S. pressure places Iran-Japan oil deal in doubt
The government on Tuesday urged a state-backed consortium of Japanese firms to delay signing a contract on an Iranian oil development project, citing international suspicion that Tehran is developing nuclear weapons.
JAPAN
Jun 28, 2003
U.S. tired of Pyongyang's 'serial provocation': Baker
U.S. Ambassador Howard Baker warned Friday that Washington has become tired of North Korea's "serial provocation" over its nuclear weapons program and urged the reclusive state to agree to a second round of multilateral talks.
JAPAN
Jun 27, 2003
Water purification, aid transportation tops Iraq agenda
A team of ruling coalition lawmakers who visited Iraq urged the government Thursday to focus on water purification and transportation of humanitarian aid when helping rebuild the devastated nation.
JAPAN
Jun 27, 2003
Water purification, aid transportation tops Iraq agenda
A team of ruling coalition lawmakers who visited Iraq urged the government Thursday to focus on water purification and transportation of humanitarian aid when helping rebuild the devastated nation.
JAPAN
Jun 27, 2003
Water purification, aid transportation tops Iraq agenda
A team of ruling coalition lawmakers who visited Iraq urged the government Thursday to focus on water purification and transportation of humanitarian aid when helping rebuild the devastated nation.
JAPAN
Jun 24, 2003
Megawati voices resolve in ongoing Aceh dispute
Visiting Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri voiced hope Monday that the ongoing dispute in Aceh Province can be resolved peacefully through dialogue.
JAPAN
Jun 24, 2003
Megawati voices resolve in ongoing Aceh dispute
Visiting Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri voiced hope Monday that the ongoing dispute in Aceh Province can be resolved peacefully through dialogue.
JAPAN
Jun 24, 2003
Megawati voices resolve in ongoing Aceh dispute
Visiting Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri voiced hope Monday that the ongoing dispute in Aceh Province can be resolved peacefully through dialogue.
JAPAN
Jun 21, 2003
U.S. has warned Japan over Pyongyang warhead threat
The United States has recently warned Japan that North Korea may possess several nuclear warheads that can be loaded onto ballistic missiles, government sources said Friday.
JAPAN
Jun 21, 2003
U.S. has warned Japan over Pyongyang warhead threat
The United States has recently warned Japan that North Korea may possess several nuclear warheads that can be loaded onto ballistic missiles, government sources said Friday.
JAPAN
Jun 21, 2003
U.S. has warned Japan over Pyongyang warhead threat
The United States has recently warned Japan that North Korea may possess several nuclear warheads that can be loaded onto ballistic missiles, government sources said Friday.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2003
U.S. to hand over rape suspect to authorities before indictment
The United States agreed Wednesday to hand over a marine stationed in Okinawa Prefecture who allegedly beat and raped a 19-year-old woman in the town of Kin in May, Japanese officials said.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2003
U.S. to hand over rape suspect to authorities before indictment
The United States agreed Wednesday to hand over a marine stationed in Okinawa Prefecture who allegedly beat and raped a 19-year-old woman in the town of Kin in May, Japanese officials said.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2003
U.S. to hand over rape suspect to authorities before indictment
The United States agreed Wednesday to hand over a marine stationed in Okinawa Prefecture who allegedly beat and raped a 19-year-old woman in the town of Kin in May, Japanese officials said.
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2003
Nations pledge $4.5 billion to advance Sri Lanka peace talks
Donor nations pledged Tuesday to provide some $4.5 billion in aid to Sri Lanka over the next four years to help facilitate peace talks with rebel forces, which have been suspended for two months.
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2003
Nations pledge $4.5 billion to advance Sri Lanka peace talks
Donor nations pledged Tuesday to provide some $4.5 billion in aid to Sri Lanka over the next four years to help facilitate peace talks with rebel forces, which have been suspended for two months.
JAPAN
Jun 10, 2003
Sri Lanka envoy offers leadership role to rebels
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe proposed Monday the establishment of a provisional administrative structure for the rebel-dominated northeastern region of Sri Lanka.
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.
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.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
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.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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