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COMMENTARY / THE VIEW FROM MOSCOW
Aug 15, 2004

Life in a Russian namesake

MOSCOW -- To be a namesake of a celebrity is a curse. A person who bears the same name as a baseball star or a TV anchorman invariably finds himself a target of countless unkind comments that demean his intellect, looks and savings account, and even make fun of the car he drives. No matter how hard he...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 13, 2004

Robot suit a culmination of sci-fi dreams

TSUKUBA, Ibaraki Pref. -- Scientist Yoshiyuki Sankai was fascinated in his childhood by robots depicted in the U.S. literary classic "I, Robot" as well as Japanese comic books such as "Cyborg 009" and "Tetsujin No. 28."
OLYMPICS
Aug 13, 2004

Japan aims for 100th gold of Summer

Having come a long way since taking part in its first Olympics more than 90 years ago, Japan will set out to claim its 100th gold medal at the summer Games in Athens this month. After the Sydney Games in 2000, Japan had won 98 gold, 97 silver and 103 bronze medals for a total of 298 summer Olympic medals....
JAPAN
Aug 13, 2004

Robot suit a culmination of sci-fi dreams

TSUKUBA, Ibaraki Pref. -- Scientist Yoshiyuki Sankai was fascinated in his childhood by robots depicted in the U.S. literary classic "I, Robot" as well as Japanese comic books such as "Cyborg 009" and "Tetsujin No. 28."
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / COUNTER CULTURE
Aug 13, 2004

Loveless in Aoyama

Who needs love when you can have fashion? So goes the philosophy behind Tokyo's latest and greatest luxury clothing store, Loveless, which opened in Aoyama on July 23.
EDITORIALS
Aug 13, 2004

Ready for the Olympics?

The Summer Olympics are back! With the 28th Games opened in Athens on Friday night, people everywhere -- Japan included -- are experiencing that familiar little buzz of ambivalence. Enthusiasm on the one hand, ennui on the other: Yes, it is possible to feel these conflicting emotions at once. The Olympics,...
OLYMPICS
Aug 13, 2004

Judoka Tani, Inoue out to repeat feats

There are few things as certain as Japan's expected domination in judo as it aims to claim the lion's share of medals in the competition at this summer's Athens Olympics.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Aug 11, 2004

Walking on the wild side

Walkabout Rating: * * * * * (out of 5) Director: Nicholas Roeg Running time: 100 minutes Language: English Currently showing [See Japan Times movie listings] The Story of the Weeping Camel Rating: * * * * (out of 5) Director: Byambasuren Davaa and Luigi Falorni Running time:...
BUSINESS
Aug 11, 2004

Daiei told by three creditor banks to seek IRCJ help

The rehabilitation of Daiei Inc. entered a new stage Tuesday after its three major creditor banks told the embattled retail giant to seek help from the Industrial Revitalization Corp. of Japan, according to sources.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 10, 2004

Lions beat Hawks

(Kyodo) Alex Cabrera hit a go-ahead two-run double in a seven-run rally in the seventh inning as the Seibu Lions came from behind to beat the Pacific League-leading Fukuoka Daiei Hawks 15-6 on Monday.
JAPAN
Aug 10, 2004

Nation's forestry workers cashing in their chips

A tree falling in a forest may not make a sound in Japan, at least not in the cash register.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 5, 2004

Ichiro takes AL batting lead

BALTIMORE -- Ichiro Suzuki went 5-for-5 in the first game of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday and produced another hit in one at-bat in the second game, boosting his average to an American-League high .355.
JAPAN
Aug 1, 2004

Daiei rescue package calls for 300 billion yen

Struggling retail giant Daiei Inc. has worked out a new three-year rehabilitation package, including 300 billion yen in financial aid from three creditor banks, sources close to the plan said Saturday.
SPORTS / SPORTS SCOPE
Jul 25, 2004

Rugby fans send JSports to sin bin over Bledisloe Cup fiasco

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MORE SPORTS
Jul 23, 2004

Japan takes Women's World Series

A seven-run fifth inning gave host Japan a hefty lead to beat the United States 13-4 and take the title at the fourth Women's World Series baseball championship.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 14, 2004

Japan ties with Cuba in Olympic warmup

Outfielder Yoshinobu Takahashi of the Yomiuri Giants drove in the tying run in the bottom of the eighth inning Tuesday as Japan and Cuba played to a 1-1 tie in what could be a preview of the gold medal game at the Athens Olympics.
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / CHANNEL SURF
Jul 4, 2004

Fuji TV's "Ningen no Shomei" and more

Next week, the Upper House elections will feature a lot of celebrity would-be politicians, most of whom seem to be professional wrestlers. One of the most famous celebrity politicians, comedian Kiyoshi Nishikawa, is retiring after 18 years in the Upper House.

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