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JAPAN
Jun 4, 1997

Nonprofit groups step closer to corporate status

A bill giving corporate status to volunteer and other citizens groups and recognizing them as official nonprofit organizations is expected to clear the Lower House Committee on the Cabinet June 5.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 1997

Health ministry to research dangers of dioxin

The Health and Welfare Ministry has decided to research the effects on humans of dioxin and other toxic chemicals ingested over long periods from air and food, sources close to the ministry said June 4.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 1997

Indian ambassador proud of reform successes

India's economic reforms launched six years ago have made smooth progress and are producing satisfactory results despite a few changes of government in the past year, new Indian Ambassador Siddharth Singh said June 4.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 1997

Electronic banking software to debut in August

Intranet Systems Inc. announced June 4 that it will start distributing software for an advanced electronic banking system in Japan in late August.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 1997

'Info-structure' next key to economic growth, expert says

People used to say that a nation needs infrastructure for its economy to grow. But today, according to a former head of a Canadian telecommunications equipment company, it is "info-structure" that plays a key role in a country's economic development.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 1997

Keidanren, Nikkeiren back budget reduction goals

The head of the the nation's most powerful business organization on Wednesday gave high marks to the government's budget-reduction plan, saying it is imperative to have business support the scheme.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 1997

Bill for investigating war tragedies on hold

A bill to establish a committee within the Prime Minister's Office to look into the tragedies inflicted by Japan before and during World War II will probably not be submitted to the Diet during the current session, legislative sources said June 4.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 1997

Japan to push for China WTO entry at Denver

Japan will promote the accession of China to the World Trade Organization at the upcoming annual meeting of the world's top leaders in Denver, said Kazuo Ogura, deputy minister for foreign affairs at the Foreign Ministry.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 1997

Postal ministry pounds privatization plan

The Posts and Telecommunications Ministry, as expected, came out June 4 against the idea of privatizing postal services , postal deposits and insurance in its response to the government's blue-ribbon panel on administrative reform.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 1997

High taxi fares blamed on drivers' wages

Taxi fares in Japan are about twice as high as those in other industrialized countries due to drivers' high wages, the Transport Ministry said in a survey report June 4.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 1997

Experts say lack of reform vision a drag confidence

The fiscal reform package approved June 3 by the Cabinet is expected to save the nation a substantial amount of money, but whether it will bring real change to Japan's fiscal structure is highly debatable.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 1997

Lower House approves live airing of testimony

A bill to allow live broadcasts of testimony in the Diet cleared the Lower House on June 3 with the support of all political parties.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 1997

Sato rails against Patent Office as agency

The Patent Office should have greater authority, trade chief Shinji Sato said June 3, indirectly opposing the idea of turning it into an independent agency.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 1997

Chairman of Matsushita becomes Sir Matsushita

OSAKA -- Masaharu Matsushita, chairman of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., was appointed June 3 a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his contributions toward strengthening bilateral ties in business and other areas.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 1997

Revisions to Bank Law may stiffen penalties

Revisions to the Banking Law to increase its punitive measures may be proposed by this fall's extraordinary Diet session, the finance minister said June 3, as the scandal involving Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank deepens day by day.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 1997

Nomura director Fujikura to be indicted today

Tokyo prosecutors June 4 will charge Nobutaka Fujikura, 54, former Nomura Securities Co. director, with violating the Commercial Code and Securities Transaction Law violation, and will indict "sokaiya" corporate extortionist Ryuichi Koike within days, sources close to the authorities said June 3.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 1997

Outdoor gear: love of nature or fashion craze?

Outdoor products originally designed for taking on a trip to the wilderness have become a common sight in the big city. During the past few years, the fashion-driven young -- clad in colorful outdoor jackets and sporting brand-name day-packs and hiking boots -- have given the concrete jungle a new look....
JAPAN
Jun 3, 1997

NPA chief seeks crackdown on youth involved in crime

Police will take harsher action against minors involved in serious crimes, including robbery and extortion, the National Police Agency said June 3.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 1997

Revised bill on earthquake aid submitted

A nonpartisan group of lawmakersconsisting of four opposition parties submitted a bill June 3 to the Diet aimed at providing financial aid to households that have seen their income considerably reduced due to the Great Hanshin Earthquake in January 1995.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 1997

Asthma patients sue over vehicle emissions

A group of 110 asthma patients in Tokyo filed a suit June 3 against the state, the metropolitan government, Metropolitan Expressway Public Corp. and seven automakers, demanding an end to air pollutant emissions from vehicles and 2.2 billion yen in compensation for damage to their health.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 1997

Ruling parties make last-minute spending cuts

The Liberal Democratic Party and its two non-Cabinet allies came up with several budget-paring measures June 2, one day before a key fiscal reform report is due out.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 1997

War memorial will not replace earthquake hall

Tokyo Metropolitan Government officials on June 2 withdrew plans to raze the major part of an earthquake memorial hall in Sumida Ward that architects praise as a historic structure, after receiving harsh protests from experts and the media over efforts to build a war memorial hall.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 1997

Tokyo slams Seoul's plans for disputed islands

Tokyo expressed regret June 2 over Seoul's plan to develop a chain of islands claimed both by Japan and South Korea, Foreign Ministry officials said.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 1997

Shizuoka sports fans fall for 'futsal' fever

TENRYU, Shizuoka Pref. -- When Mario Yasumitsu, a second-generation Japanese-Brazilian, moved to Japan from Latin America, he packed the daily necessities and one "futsal" ball.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 1997

LDP shelves plan for Constitutional debate group

A nonpartisan Diet group's long-withheld discussions on the Constitution failed to start June 2 when leaders in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party demanded that the effort be shelved for at least a few months.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 1997

Scandals cast doubt abroad that 'Big Bang' will work

Amid the scandals involving the nation's major financial institutions, questions are being raised overseas about whether the "Big Bang" financial reforms can bring true changes, Kumiharu Shidehara, deputy secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, said June 2.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 1997

Birch sap sourced for touted health tonic

NAGANO -- A business entity jointly set up by agricultural cooperatives of Nagano Prefecture has recently developed a drink that will satisfy even the most health-conscious people -- 100 percent natural white birch sap juice.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 1997

Kankeiren woos NTT headquarter move to Osaka

OSAKA -- Yasuo Shingu, chairman of the Kansai Economic Federation (Kankeiren), June 2 expressed hope that Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. will set up its western regional headquarters in Osaka after its expected breakup.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 1997

Neon sign may steal Olympic Games' spotlight

NAGANO -- An ordinary neon sign here has been advertising a Japanese restaurant for the past 10 years without attracting any particular attention.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 1997

Domestic auto sales dropped 9.4% in May

Japan's domestic auto sales dropped 9.4 percent to 319,940 vehicles in May from a year earlier for a second consecutive month, the Japan Automobile Dealers Association said June 2.
Funeral held for Princess Yuriko at Tokyo cemetery
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, followed by Princess Aiko and Princess Kako, prepare to attend a funeral service for Princess Yuriko at Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
Suspected arson in Sapporo leaves four injured
Firetrucks outside a building in Sapporo where an explosion left four people injured on Tuesday.
Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and more levies on China
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, on Nov. 19. Trump on Monday threatened to slap China, Mexico and Canada with hefty tariffs upon his return to the White House.
False report on Yasukuni Shrine visit 'extremely regrettable,' top spokesperson says
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi during a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" — data and online services left behind when people die.
Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell on Japan’s teen skaters: We are friends, not rivals
Brazil’s Rayssa Leal celebrates after winning the women's Street League Skateboarding competition on Saturday in Tokyo.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.

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