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JAPAN
May 7, 1998

'Comfort women' fund criticizes Seoul suspension decision

The Asian Women's Fund on Thursday criticized the South Korean government's decision to suspend aid to women who have received "atonement money" from the private Japanese government-initiated fund.
JAPAN
May 6, 1998

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

18th in a series of occasional articles on venture businesses
JAPAN
May 4, 1998

Akashi Kaikyo Bridge traffic surpasses projections

Staff writer
JAPAN
May 4, 1998

Czech glass artist brings Bohemia to Notojima

NOTOJIMA, Ishikawa Pref. -- A glass studio recently invited a craftsman from a country with a long tradition of glasswork to spend a year on this small island teaching the art of creating Czech-style glassware.
JAPAN
May 1, 1998

Prize gives tideland activist new leverage

Staff writer
JAPAN
May 1, 1998

Diet Library to share 'treasures' with public

The National Diet Library will open for public viewing 100 rare, carefully protected so-called treasure books, some designated by the government as important cultural assets, from June 9 through June 20.
JAPAN
Apr 30, 1998

Crisis in Asia: Taiwan urged to assist struggling neighbors

Although the stability of Taiwan's economy stands out amid the financial crisis in Asia, the island cannot remain an idle spectator as neighbor countries suffer, according to Wei-Te Liu, executive adviser of the Coordinating Council on Sino-Japanese Business Affairs.
JAPAN
Apr 24, 1998

Saudi prince welcomes all kinds of investment

Saudi Arabia will spare no effort to accommodate Japanese investors, visiting Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz said April 24.
JAPAN
Apr 24, 1998

Deaftopia cafe a new spin on speak-easy

"No voice conversation please" reads a sign outside a cafe that opened in Tokyo's Nakano Ward this month.
JAPAN
Apr 22, 1998

Big Business begins turning on Hashimoto

Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto is not only facing foreign pressure to restore the nation's economic health; he is now also confronted with growing criticism from Japan's business leaders, who are raising doubts about his management of the economy.
JAPAN
Apr 21, 1998

ANA signs code-sharing pacts with UA, Lufthansa

All Nippon Airways Co. has concluded agreements with United Airlines and Lufthansa German Airlines to start code-sharing operations in October and July, respectively, ANA officials said Tuesday.
JAPAN
Apr 20, 1998

Tokyo peace hall plan omits 'military city' reference

An advisory panel to Tokyo Gov. Yukio Aoshima proposed April 20 two versions of a draft for a planned war museum in Tokyo that drop a controversial phrase describing the capital as a "military city" during World War II.
JAPAN
Apr 20, 1998

Irish expert urges interchange on ancient tomb parallels

Staff writer
JAPAN
Apr 20, 1998

Toshiba to shift PC production from desktops to notebooks

Toshiba Corp. plans to halt production of desktop personal computers for home users in an attempt to beef up its notebook computer business, company sources said.
JAPAN
Apr 20, 1998

Tokyo proposes isles compromise to Russia

Japan has offered a compromise proposal in a long-standing territorial row with Russia under which Moscow will continue to retain the four disputed islands off Hokkaido for a transitional period as long as it confirms their sovereignty belongs to Tokyo, government sources said April 20.
JAPAN
Apr 20, 1998

Video 'magazines' to fill foreigners' news needs

Staff writer
JAPAN
Apr 17, 1998

MITI chides trade partners with dubious practices list

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry on Friday released a list of eight "major concerns" with big trade partners that will affect MITI's future trade policies.
JAPAN
Apr 16, 1998

Automakers take another look at diesel engines

BY SAYURI DAIMON
JAPAN
Apr 15, 1998

Hashimoto-Yeltsin plan stimulates bilateral economic ties

Second of two parts
JAPAN
Apr 14, 1998

Authorities denounce IMF no-growth estimate

Financial authorities expressed disagreement April 14 with an International Monetary Fund economic outlook that put the nation's growth at zero for this year.
JAPAN
Apr 14, 1998

Russia turmoil mars Yeltsin treaty quest

First of two parts
JAPAN
Apr 14, 1998

Public invited to U.N. conference

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is seeking applicants among the general public to attend an upcoming U.N.-sponsored international conference on urban environmental problems at the Tokyo International Forum in Chiyoda Ward.
JAPAN
Apr 13, 1998

Tokyo's top freshmen urged to break mold, think differently

During a welcoming ceremony for the newest class at the nation's top school, University of Tokyo President Shigehiko Hasumi told students April 13 to let go of preconceptions and dare to confront the ideas and thoughts of others.
JAPAN
Apr 8, 1998

Japan to help Jakarta with $2 billion package

Japan is prepared to provide a total of $2 billion in financial assistance to Indonesia to help support Jakarta's trade financing, Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto said April 8.
JAPAN
Apr 8, 1998

21st century global leader is U.S.: poll

Which country will be the most influential in the next century? The answer, if you guessed: the United States.
JAPAN
Apr 8, 1998

Hilton execs looking to expand presence in Japan

Staff writer
JAPAN
Apr 8, 1998

Isle venture with Russia a possibility

Vice Foreign Minister Shunji Yanai said April 8 that Japan is willing to consider a Russian proposal to jointly develop disputed islands off Hokkaido, adding it is a difficult issue because it involves both countries' conflicting stances on sovereignty.
JAPAN
Apr 8, 1998

Stargazer plan dims city lights, lets Tokyo skies sparkle

The Environment Agency has compiled guidelines that could bring back twinkling stars to the nation's urban skies.
JAPAN
Apr 7, 1998

Child pornography bill receives cautious welcome

A draft bill to clamp down on child pornography and prostitution -- if enacted into law -- would mark a major, but imperfect, step forward for Japan, according to experts at a meeting to discuss the topic.
JAPAN
Apr 6, 1998

Train experts convene for transcontinental freight debate

Railway experts from some 20 countries April 6 discussed the feasibility of transcontinental railway corridors for the smooth and fast transport of cargo through Asia and Europe.
Cherry blossom season predicted to begin in Tokyo on March 21
Tokyo is expected to lead the season with its first cherry blossoms on March 21, followed by Fukuoka, Kochi and Hiroshima prefectures as well as the city of Yokohama on March 22.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki mayors invite Trump to visit on 80th anniversary of atomic bombing
The preserved Atomic Bomb Dome is seen behind the Cenotaph for the victims of the atomic bombing at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park last October.
In meat- and fish-loving Japan, veganism is making a comeback
Though vegan restaurants have been on the upswing since 2017, Japanese vegans still lack a wide variety of options.
Japanese man ends his 6,000 kilometer Africa rickshaw trek in Cape Town
Yuji "Gump" Suzuki, the Japanese runner and social media sensation, runs with supporters while pushing his rickshaw as he nears his goal in Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday.
Sumo avoids chasm at top as Hoshoryu picked for top rank
Hoshoryu answers questions from reporters after being recommended for the rank of yokozuna, in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Monday.
In meat- and fish-loving Japan, veganism is making a comeback
Though vegan restaurants have been on the upswing since 2017, Japanese vegans still lack a wide variety of options.
Who are the key figures involved in the growing Fuji TV scandal?
Fuji TV adviser Hisashi Hieda in 2005
What we learned at Fuji TV's marathon Nakai scandal news conference
Members of the media raise their hands for questions as outgoing Fuji TV President Koichi Minato attends a news conference in Tokyo on Monday.
Kanoa Igarashi dreams big as surfing championship tour gets underway
Kanoa Igarashi surfs in the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach competition in Oahu, Hawaii, on Feb. 18.
How Japan is looking deep underground to solve its carbon problem
A pipe for transporting carbon dioxide to removal equipment at a carbon capture and storage (CCS) test site in Tomakomai, Hokkaido.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Ayumi Matsuki, a priestess at Yoshiwara Shrine, shows off some "o-mamori" charms. She says visitors to the shrine have increased since the NHK drama “Unbound” began airing this month.
Tracing Tsutaya Juzaburo, Edo’s media maverick
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