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JAPAN
Oct 5, 1998

The Kim Visit: 'Sorry' may not be enough to bridge past

Staff writerWhen South Korean President Kim Dae Jung makes his official visit this week, Japan is expected to apologize and express remorse for its past conduct toward Koreans. But complete reconciliation between the people of the two nations may not be possible until they come to a better mutual understanding...
JAPAN
Oct 5, 1998

Workshop to discuss development of Mekong countries

Staff writerHigh-level officials from nine countries and six international organizations will meet in Tokyo early next month to discuss ways to accelerate the development of the greater Mekong subregion despite the deep Asian economic crisis, Foreign Ministry sources said Monday.The workshop, scheduled...
JAPAN
Sep 29, 1998

Social tyranny keeps Japan far from U.N. rights ideals: expert

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JAPAN
Sep 22, 1998

Namikiza theater shows its last film

The Namikiza theater in Tokyo's Ginza district closed its doors on nearly 45 years of film history Tuesday.
JAPAN
Sep 16, 1998

Man denies youth's stabbing death was intentional

AMAGASAKI, Hyogo Pref. -- A homeless man charged with killing one teenager and wounding another in June admitted Wednesday during his first trial at the Amagasaki branch of the Kobe District Court that he assaulted a boy, but denied any intention to kill.
JAPAN
Sep 9, 1998

North Korea reactor aid to remain frozen

The government will continue to freeze assistance for light-water nuclear reactor projects in North Korea, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiromu Nonaka said Wednesday.
JAPAN
Sep 7, 1998

Okinawa draws more tourists as air fares, yen fall

NAHA, Okinawa Pref. -- Constant conflict over the presence of U.S. military bases and tragic old war stories keep Okinawa in the news.
JAPAN
Sep 4, 1998

Fighting may be over, but refugee aid continues

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is operating in an era of "unachievable peace," which followed an "unwinnable war," UNHCR Sadako Ogata said at Tokyo's Japan National Press Club on Friday.
JAPAN
Jul 27, 1998

Kids resolve to protect environment

Over 100 children from seven nations gathered recently at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, to discuss what they could do to prevent environmental destruction.
JAPAN
Jul 23, 1998

First new airline in 35 years set to make its mark

The first new domestic airline in 35 years is expected to get Transport Ministry approval on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Jul 14, 1998

Obuchi prepares to run for LDP leadership

Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi has decided to pursue the post being vacated by outgoing Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto and has begun preparing his policy agenda, Liberal Democratic Party sources said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Jun 29, 1998

Election Equation: Change may require 'gaiatsu,' ACCJ says

10th in a series
JAPAN
Jun 25, 1998

Campaigns for Upper House elections begin

Official campaigning began Thursday for the House of Councilors elections, where some 480 candidates will compete for half of the 252 seats up for grabs in the Upper House.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 1998

Election Equation: Peace activist sees crucial test for defense

Sixth in a series
JAPAN
Jun 19, 1998

Globe-trotting Briton now halfway through Japan

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JAPAN
Jun 18, 1998

Diet wraps up term after passing 106 bills, extra budget

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JAPAN
Jun 18, 1998

Election Equation: Head housewife promotes war on apathy

Despite the public's reasonable disgust with the state of Japanese politics, voters must not lose hope that they can enact change, said Hatoko Shimizu, president of the Japan Housewives' Association.
JAPAN
Jun 17, 1998

Business scholars foresee changes for Japan Inc.

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JAPAN
Jun 8, 1998

Finance Ministry takes a step toward transparency

The Finance Ministry announced Monday it has abolished 382 of its 400 nonlegal official notices, or "tsutatsu," in a bid to promote transparency in its supervision of financial institutions.
JAPAN
Jun 1, 1998

Hokkaido Feature: Russian sailors try out their shopping legs

NEMURO, Hokkaido -- Alexander Teriokhin roams through a downtown shop, looking at guitars, jewelry and watches.
JAPAN
May 26, 1998

Jakarta back to business as usual, governor says

Visiting Jakarta Gov. Sutiyoso on Tuesday stressed that order has been fully restored to the Indonesian capital following President Suharto's resignation last week.
JAPAN
May 26, 1998

Talks on Indonesia's foreign debts expected to bear fruit

Negotiations between Indonesia and foreign businesses over the rescheduling of Indonesian firms' massive foreign debts is expected to bear some fruit, the head of Japan's banking industry said Tuesday.
JAPAN
May 21, 1998

Local Indonesian students rejoice at Suharto's resignation

Students from Indonesia expressed surprise and hope for the reform of their country following President Suharto's announcement of his resignation Thursday.
JAPAN
May 21, 1998

Hashimoto vows to keep close eye on Indonesia crisis

Japan will support Indonesia's new leadership, but will "keep a careful watch" as Jakarta tries to achieve social stability and economic recovery, Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto said Thursday.
JAPAN
May 19, 1998

Keidanren chief passes torch to Imai

Japan has pushed deregulation forward during the past four years, but there is still more to be done, said Shoichiro Toyoda, outgoing chairman of the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations (Keidanren), at his final Keidanren press conference Tuesday.
JAPAN
May 12, 1998

U.S. business programs put theory into practice in Asia

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JAPAN
May 12, 1998

India nuclear tests put development aid at risk

Japan may freeze economic aid to India to protest three nuclear tests conducted Monday, Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi suggested Tuesday.
JAPAN
May 11, 1998

Argentine arbitrator receives reward for COP3 work

A former Argentine diplomat who presided over arduous negotiations during December's global warming conference in Kyoto said Monday that many countries have since taken steps to curb their greenhouse gas emissions.
JAPAN
May 7, 1998

New chief of Ford subsidiary looks to bring focus to dealers

Eiji Iwakuni, who on April 1 became the new president of Ford Motor Co. (Japan) Ltd., knows the carmaker did not hire him for his English-speaking ability.
JAPAN
May 6, 1998

Enterprise Spirit: Forval aims to become one-stop telecom shop

18th in a series of occasional articles on venture businesses

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