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EDITORIALS
Aug 25, 2004

China marks Deng's centenary

China this week celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Deng Xiaoping, the man most responsible for setting China on the path toward growth, development and its re-emergence as a real power in Asia and the world. Deng died seven years ago, but his stature has only grown in the intervening years....
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2004

Fischer's asylum request rejected; Justice Ministry orders deportation

The Justice Ministry rejected former chess champion Bobby Fischer's request for protection as a political refugee Tuesday and issued an order to deport him.
BUSINESS
Aug 25, 2004

Daiei revival plan likely to strike shareholders

A capital reduction or other unfavorable steps for shareholders will probably be included in a new revival plan for Daiei Inc., Kazuyoshi Kaneko, minister in charge of industrial revitalization, suggested Tuesday.
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2004

Health ministry petitioned over drug deregulation

A national association of people who contracted diseases or disabilities from medications submitted a petition Tuesday to the health minister demanding curbs in the ongoing deregulation of drug sales.
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2004

Suginami sues over snub of partial Juki Net data

Tokyo's Suginami Ward filed a 44.7 million yen damages suit Tuesday against the central and Tokyo Metropolitan governments for not accepting partial data on residents for the national resident registry network, which was launched last August.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2004

Koizumi to press case for Security Council seat despite Article 9

Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi indicated Tuesday he will reiterate Japan's aspiration to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council without revising the war-renouncing Constitution when he addresses next month's General Assembly meeting.
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2004

Attacks raise fears for security of troops in Iraq

Ground Self-Defense Force troops deployed to the southern Iraqi city of Samawah have found themselves threatened by mortar and rocket attacks for three straight nights, prompting concerns about the security situation.
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2004

Motorists face fines for use of mobile phones

The government said Tuesday that motorists who use mobile phones while driving will be slapped with fines beginning in November.
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2004

Okada looks to stay on as DPJ chief

Democratic Party of Japan chief Katsuya Okada announced Tuesday that he will run in the party's presidential race on Sept. 13, with a majority of party members backing his bid for re-election.
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2004

Juvenile crime wave prompts Justice Ministry crackdown

The Justice Ministry is seeking to eliminate the lower age limit for detention at reformatories and to define police rights to investigate criminal cases involving children under 14, government sources said Tuesday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Aug 25, 2004

Lord, we got those tortured artist blues

Investigating Sex Rating: * * 1/2 (out of 5) Director: Alan Rudolph Running time: 105 minutes Language: English Currently showing [See Japan Times movie listings] The Soul of a Man Rating: * * * (out of 5) Director: Wim Wenders Running time: 104 minutes Language: English Opens...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Aug 25, 2004

A young woman's feminist primer

Mona Lisa Smile Rating: * * * (out of 5) Director: Mike Newell Running time: 119 minutes Language: English Currently showing [See Japan Times movie listings]
BUSINESS
Aug 25, 2004

Store sales down for fifth straight month

Sales at supermarkets and department stores fell in July from a year earlier on a same-store basis for the fifth straight month, according to industry data released Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Aug 25, 2004

Ministers fear impact of oil price spikes

Economic ministers voiced concern Tuesday that the recent spikes in crude oil prices could undermine the economic recovery by hurting corporate earnings.
BUSINESS
Aug 25, 2004

Apple's iPod mini proves big hit

The iPod mini, a digital music player made by Apple Computer Inc., has proved extremely popular since hitting the Japanese market a month ago.
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2004

GSDF's Massaki wins promotion

The Cabinet said Tuesday it will promote Gen. Hajime Massaki, chief of staff of the Ground Self-Defense Force, to the post of chairman of the Joint Staff Council of the Self-Defense Forces, as of Monday.
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2004

Typhoon's waves claim two sisters

Powerful Typhoon Aere, which hit Okinawa's Miyako and Ishigaki islands Tuesday morning, has left two young sisters dead in its wake, according to local rescue officials.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / NEW ART SEEN
Aug 25, 2004

Artists remap Americas

Bombarded as we are with the media's sound bites and video clips, it is difficult to imagine a time when the task of recording and recounting the news of the world was assigned to artists and their paintings.
Japan says Chinese military violated territorial airspace for first time
A Chinese military Y-9 intelligence-gathering plane that entered Japanese airspace on Monday.
Typhoon Shanshan to hit western Japan on Tuesday
Typhoon Shanshan is expected to become more powerful and hit western Japan on Tuesday, after which it is forecast to make its way north throughout the week.
'Very strong' Typhoon Shanshan could see Kyushu landfall on Thursday
The Meteorological Agency forecasts that warm, moist air surrounding the typhoon will create unstable atmospheric conditions, leading to thunderstorms.
Japan calls Chinese military aircraft incursion 'unacceptable' threat to safety
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi speaks at a news conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Is extreme weather changing the way Japan shops?
A store clerk tries to cool things down in front of their shop by spraying a hose.
New 40-40 club member Shohei Ohtani has real shot at unprecedented 50-50 campaign
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts after being doused with water after his walk-off grand slam against the Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday.
Ueda promises better communication as he sticks to the script
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda speaks during a Lower House hearing on Friday in Tokyo.
Japan’s dueling ‘katsu’ curry creators are just happy to see the dish thrive
Three Tokyo restaurants claim to be the inventor of Japan's 'katsu karē' (breaded and fried pork served with Japanese curry), but Ginza Swiss' take (pictured) may be the most unique.
Remembering Keiichi Tanaami's surreal grotesqueries
Keiichi Tanaami died on Aug. 9 after a 60-year career as a Pop Art pioneer. He was 88.

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