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JAPAN
Feb 20, 1998

Highlights of stimulus package

Following are some of the measures outlined in the Liberal Democratic Party's economic stimulus package that was announced Friday:
JAPAN
Dec 5, 1997

Finance panel wants rescue body for insurance policies

A new body is needed to protect policyholders trapped at failed insurers by either taking over all the failed firm's policies itself or providing financial assistance to an insurer that offers to do so, a report released by a Finance Ministry study group suggested Friday.
JAPAN
Oct 23, 1997

Kan seeks out Prodi for political advice

Naoto Kan, leader of the Democratic Party of Japan, called on visiting Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi on Oct. 23 to ask for advice on forming an alliance of center-left political parties.During their 30-minute meeting at a Tokyo hotel, Kan asked Prodi why his Olive Tree centrist-leftist ruling...
JAPAN
Aug 22, 1997

In vitro fertilization more in vogue

Nearly 7,000 couples with infertility problems underwent in vitro fertilization treatment in 1995, double the number of couples from the previous year, according to a study conducted by the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
JAPAN
Aug 13, 1997

Nago voters petition for heliport plebiscite

NAHA, Okinawa Pref. -- Residents in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, presented a petition with 19,734 voter signatures to the municipal election management commission on Aug. 13, calling for an ordinance to provide for a plebiscite on construction of a U.S. Marine Corps offshore heliport.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 1997

Latin American center opens in Kyushu

FUKUOKA -- Tiempo Iberoamericano, Kyushu's first Latin American cultural center, opened here recently in response to the growing needs of the Latin American community and the increasing interest of Japanese.
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
May 8, 1997

Ex-Komeito lawmakers form faction in Shinshinto

Shinshinto lawmakers who once belonged to the now-defunct Komeito set up a faction May 8 within the largest opposition party to maintain unity at a time when speculation is rife over whether Shinshinto will form an alliance with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
JAPAN
Apr 3, 1997

Revised history textbooks under fire

A group of 350 parents of junior high school students and lawyers from across the country who are opposed to new school textbooks to be introduced in the 1997 school year filed a lawsuit Apr. 3 with the Tokyo District Court, seeking confirmation that their children are not obliged to study using the...
JAPAN
Feb 10, 1997

KDD to build telecom cable around Japan archipelago

KDD has decided to construct a large-capacity fiber-optic cable that will encircle the Japanese archipelago on the ocean floor, the telecommunications giant said.
JAPAN
Jan 23, 1997

Foreign scholarships up for grabs

United World Colleges, an international nongovernmental organization of colleges, is now accepting applications for this year's scholarships.The organization was established to raise young people's awareness of other cultures by inviting students from throughout the world to study in a two-year preuniversity...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 21, 2023

Dysfunction and dissonance define U.S.-China relations

The bad news of spiraling U.S.-China relations is that it has the potential to descend into a kinetic conflict that could have negative ramifications for Japan and the broader Indo-Pacific.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2023

Sweden’s 2030 Winter Olympics bid a setback for Sapporo

Sapporo is expected to face pressure to consider officially dropping its bid amid lackluster local support.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 19, 2023

New Eisai and Biogen Alzheimer drug faces hurdles in Europe

Some doctors said its effect on the disease may not be clinically meaningful enough when weighed against the risk of brain swelling, its likely high price.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / Longform
Jun 19, 2023

Resurrecting a prince's home with a dark wartime past

Tekigaiso hosted meetings that helped set Japan's course during World War II. But with an extensive renovation taking place, how much of its story is set to be told?
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 16, 2023

Remote work revolution becomes tug-of-war between bosses and fed-up staff

While workers don’t want to give up flexibility, leaders want teams back to boost collaboration and avoid a productivity slump.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Jun 5, 2023

Nagano school runs course for girls dreaming of idol stardom

Six girls dreaming of debuting as idols joined the inaugural class that will pursue both academic studies and performing arts at Saku Chosei Senior High School.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
May 29, 2023

As fertilizer import prices soar, Kyushu farmers look to domestic resources

While agricultural cooperatives are aiming for a stable supply of raw materials and a reduction in environmental impact, cost-cutting remains a challenge.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2023

What Exxon won’t tell you about climate costs

Society might be willing to make sacrifices if it meant avoiding even worse damage from global warming.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
May 24, 2023

Japan's up for fusion — just don’t call it 'nuclear'

The Japanese government sets out guidelines to encourage private sector competition in the field of fusion power. Will a nuclear-wary public get on board?
Japan Times
WORLD
May 21, 2023

Heat insurance offers climate change lifeline to poor workers

This form of disaster assistance is on the rise across the developing world, as vulnerable communities are hammered by worsening drought, storms and heat waves.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 19, 2023

Russia is adapting arms and tactics ahead of Ukraine offensive

Widespread perceptions of Russian army weakness are in some cases either out of date or misconceived.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Holistic education to foster an international identity

Kwansei Gakuin University, based in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2039. Ahead of this milestone, the university has developed a concept for its long-term future. Called Kwansei Grand Challenge 2039 (KGC2039), its ultimate purpose is to cultivate students who will...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Freedom to examine topics from various perspectives

Sophia University, the first Jesuit and oldest Catholic university in Japan, is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year. “Amid the dynamically shifting global landscape, we are questioning the role we should play in Japanese society and how we can serve the international community,” said university...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Split education system needs a shake-up, president warns

Waseda University, one of Japan’s leading private universities, began its history as Tokyo Senmon Gakko, which was established in 1882. The founder, Shigenobu Okuma, served as Japan’s prime minister twice, in 1898 and 1914. Waseda has produced eight of the country’s prime ministers, including Fumio...
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
May 13, 2023

In the world of tatami, one Kyushu variety is a cut above

Shichitōi rushes can be difficult to harvest and weave, but many consider them the superior ingredient for unparalleled tatami.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
May 12, 2023

Moved to tears: Guys, it’s OK to express your emotions now and then

Are there cultural differences when it comes to men crying in public? In Japan, sometimes tears can even get you out of trouble.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 4, 2023

A ghostly 'fairy lantern' plant in Hyogo, back from the dead

For over two decades, scientists thought Thismia kobensis was extinct, but it's now being called a “Lazarus species” following a discovery by Kobe University researchers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 1, 2023

Tech to drive job changes for quarter of all workers over five years

Global labor markets are poised for a new era of turbulence as technologies like artificial intelligence accelerate the decline of clerical work.

Longform

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